Ancient Wisdom for The New You: March 2021

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

(5) Tai Chi 24 Form: Connecting Moves 1-6 (Follow along)

If you have been learning the Tai Chi 24 form from my YouTube channel, this video will be very helpful. In this video I show you how to connect moves 1-6 of the Tai Chi 24 form. If you have not already learned these movements, click on the links below to learn each movement individually, then come back and watch this video to see how to put them all together.

Tai Chi Compass Wall Hanging

Traditionally cardinal directions are used to teach Tai Chi forms. It helps students understand which way to turn when moving from one movement to the next. Most forms start "facing south". Although, it is not important to face actual south, hanging this piece on a wall in your training area will help orient you. Always start your form facing this piece. If you step to the left, you have stepped East. If you then step forward, you have stepped South. If you turn right, you have turned toward the West. That is the footwork for the beginning of the Yang Style 103 Form. Using the cardinal directions makes instructions easier to follow, which makes this piece ideal for practicing Tai Chi or learning Tai Chi via distance-learning technology.

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

(5) Tai Chi 24 Form: Connecting Moves 1-6 (Follow along)

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Taiji Basics: Footwork Fundamentals - Part 3