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    Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art that combines relaxation, health, and self-defense techniques through slow, flowing movements. It originated as a fighting style but is now primarily practiced for its health benefits like improved balance, flexibility, and stress reduction. The 24 forms of Yang-style Tai Chi each have distinctive names and movements that coordinate the arms and legs while keeping the body relaxed and aligned.

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    24 Basic Tai Chi Chuan (Yang Style)

    Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art that combines


    movements for relaxation, health, and self-defense. It is known
    for slow-moving system of functional training movements,
    which eventually developed into sets of family forms that were
    vigorously practiced and passed down through the generations. Today it is mostly
    recognized for its graceful motion, healthful benefits, and meditative mind quality.
    An ideal exercise helpful for all ages, it promotes proper alignment, balance,
    mental focus, agility, coordination, and stamina.

    Characteristics of Tai Chi Movements

    Relaxation and Harmony


    Tai Chi Chuan requires that your posture be steady and relaxed and your
    movements be harmonious, similar to the way the body operates.

    Flowing Motion
    The movements should flow continuously, one after the other, without a
    break and should look like floating clouds or flowing water.

    Round and Natural Movements


    Movements are round, or arched, rather than straight. This makes for less stress, since round
    movements follow the natural motion of the bodys joints.

    Coordination of the Whole Body


    Coordinate the movements of the arms with those of the legs. Arm and leg movements originate
    from the torso; synchronize them with each other. Let your mental control, depth of breathing,
    and body movements form a unit.

    Tai Chi envisioned the entire human body as one with nature. To stretch and move the body with
    respect for nature developed strength, balance and health.

    Learn Tai Chi Chuan


    Tai Chi Chuan for Beginners (Youtube videos):
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5hvODK2zW4
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQH9hhI73q8&feature=relmfu
    Names of 24 Tai Chi Chuan :

    Form 1 Commencing form


    Form 2 Part the wild horse's mane
    Form 3 The white crane spreads its wings
    Form 4 Brush knee and twist step on both sides
    Form 5 Hand strums the lute
    Form 6 Step back and whirl arms on both sides
    Form 7 Grasp the bird's tail-left style
    Form 8 Grasp the bird's tail-right style
    Form 9 Single whip
    Form 10 Wave hands like clouds-left style
    Form 11 Single whip
    Form 12 High pat on the horse
    Form 13 Kick with right heel
    Form 14 Strike opponent's ears with both fists
    Form 15 Turn and kick with left heel
    Form 16 Push down and stand on one leg
    Form 17 Push down and stand on one leg
    Form 18 Work at shuttles on both sides
    Form 19 Needle at sea bottom
    Form 20 Flash the arm
    Form 21 Turn, parry and punch
    Form 22 Apparent close up
    Form 23 Cross hands
    Form 24 Closing form

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