In my last post discussing the Tai Chi 8 Form / Tai Chi 10 Form you found out a couple reasons why the same form, with the same movements will end up with the movements being counted differently according to different instructors. In this post we will take a quick look at which name is better for the Tai Chi 8 Form / Tai Chi 10 Form.
This is both a very easy and somewhat difficult question to answer. The name it should be called really comes down to perspective and preference. Therefore, there is no single name that is necessarily better than the other.
As mentioned in a previous post, calling this form the Tai Chi 10 Form is the most practical and logical name for several reasons. One is that pretty much ever other Taijiquan form counts the beginning and ending movements of the form. Therefore, it makes sense to follow the convention with this form as well. Additionally, it gives a more accurate count for the movements that are being done.
However, some still prefer calling this form the Tai Chi 8 Form. To me, calling it the Tai Chi 8 Form simply sounds better and looks more appealing in writing. Whereas, calling it the Tai Chi 10 Form seems a little more rigid somehow.
In all honesty, there are two main things that determine whether you should call it the Tai Chi 8 Form or the Tai Chi 10 Form. The first is what your instructor calls it. Out of respect, it is best to call it the same thing your teacher calls it. The second is your own preference. If you are learning the form from videos, or if your instructor has no preference as to what the form is called, because both names are valid, call it whatever resonates with you and enjoy practicing this unique form.
You may wonder what makes this form unique? Why was it made and why you should learn it? Stay tuned for future posts where we will dive into more details on the Tai Chi 8 Form / Tai Chi 10 Form.
This is both a very easy and somewhat difficult question to answer. The name it should be called really comes down to perspective and preference. Therefore, there is no single name that is necessarily better than the other.
As mentioned in a previous post, calling this form the Tai Chi 10 Form is the most practical and logical name for several reasons. One is that pretty much ever other Taijiquan form counts the beginning and ending movements of the form. Therefore, it makes sense to follow the convention with this form as well. Additionally, it gives a more accurate count for the movements that are being done.
However, some still prefer calling this form the Tai Chi 8 Form. To me, calling it the Tai Chi 8 Form simply sounds better and looks more appealing in writing. Whereas, calling it the Tai Chi 10 Form seems a little more rigid somehow.
In all honesty, there are two main things that determine whether you should call it the Tai Chi 8 Form or the Tai Chi 10 Form. The first is what your instructor calls it. Out of respect, it is best to call it the same thing your teacher calls it. The second is your own preference. If you are learning the form from videos, or if your instructor has no preference as to what the form is called, because both names are valid, call it whatever resonates with you and enjoy practicing this unique form.
You may wonder what makes this form unique? Why was it made and why you should learn it? Stay tuned for future posts where we will dive into more details on the Tai Chi 8 Form / Tai Chi 10 Form.
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