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The 24-posture Simplified Form of tai chi chuan, sometimes called the Beijing form for its place of origin, is a short version of Tai Chi composed of twenty-four unique movements.

History

The form was the result of an effort by the Chinese Sports Committee, which, in 1956, brought together four tai chi teachers - Chu Guiting, Cai Longyun, Fu Zhongwen, and Zhang Yu - to create a simplified form of tai chi as exercise for the masses. The creators truncated the traditional Family style Tai Chi forms to 24 postures; taking between four and five minutes to perform and to give the beginner an introduction to the essential elements of tai chi chuan, yet retain the traditional flavor of traditional longer hand forms (in general, 88-108 postures).[1] Henceforth, this form was avidly promoted by the People's Republic of China for general exercise, and was also taught to internees in Communist "re-education" camps. Due to this official promotion, the 24-form is most likely the tai chi-form with the most practitioners in China and the world over (though no surveys have been performed).

Movements

  1. Commencing (Qǐshì, 起势), Preparation, Beginning
  2. Part the Wild Horse's Mane (Yémǎ Fēnzōng, 野马分鬃)
  3. White Crane Spreads Its Wings (Báihè Lìangchì, 白鹤亮翅), Stork/Crane Cools Its Wings
  4. Brush Knee and Step Forward (Lōuxī ǎobù, 搂膝拗步), Brush Knee and Twist Step
  5. Playing the Lute (Shǒuhūi Pípā, 手挥琵琶), Strum the Lute, Play Guitar
  6. Reverse Reeling Forearm (Daojuan Gong, 倒卷肱), Step Back and Drive Monkey Away
  7. Left Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Zuo Lan Quewei, 左揽雀尾), Grasp the Bird's Tail
    1. Ward Off (Peng)
    2. Rollback (Lu)
    3. Press (Ji)
    4. Push (An)
  8. Right Grasp Sparrow's Tail (You Lan Quewei, 右揽雀尾)
  9. Single Whip (Danbian, 单鞭)
  10. Wave Hands Like Clouds (Yunshou, 云手), Cloud Hands, Cloud Built Hands, Wave Hands in Clouds
  11. Single Whip (Danbian, 单鞭)
  12. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma, 高探马), Step Up to Examine Horse
  13. Right Heel Kick (You Dengjiao, 右蹬脚), Separate Right Foot, Kick with Right Foot
  14. Strike to Ears with Both Fists (Shuangfeng Guaner, 双峰贯耳)
  15. Turn Body and Left Heel Kick (Zhuanshen Zuo Dengjiao, 转身左蹬脚)
  16. Left Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (Zuo Xiashi Duli, 左下势独立)
    1. Single Whip Squatting Down, Snake Creeps Down,
    2. Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, Golden Bird Standing Alone
  17. Right Lower Body and Bird Stand on One Leg (You Xiashi Duli, 右下势独立)
  18. Shuttle Back and Forth (You Yunu Chuansuo, 右玉女穿梭), Fair Lady Works with Shuttles, (Walking Wood), Four Corners
  19. Shuttle Back and Forth (Zuo Yunu Chuansuo, 左玉女穿梭), Fair Lady Works with Shuttles, (Walking Wood), Four Corners
  20. Needle at Sea Bottom (Haidi Zhen, 海底针)
  21. Fan Through Back (Shan Tong Bei, 闪通臂), Fan Penetrates Back
  22. Turn Body, Deflect, Parry, and Punch (Banlanchui, 搬拦捶)
  23. Appears Closed (Rufeng Sibi, 如封似闭), Withdraw and Push, as if Closing a Door
  24. Cross Hands (Shizishou, 十字手) and Closing (Shoushi, 收势)

Variations

5-Section Taijiquan: includes 5 routines, each modelled on the choreography of the Beijing 24-Taijiquan-form.

References

  1. ^ EverydayTaiChi.com
  • Lee, Douglas (1976). Tai Chi Chuan: The Philosophy of Yin and Yang and Its Application. Black Belt Communications. ISBN 0-89750-044-X.
  • Robinson, Ronnie (2006). Total Tai Chi: A Step-by-step Guide to Tai Chi at Home for Everybody. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN 1-84483-262-7.
  • Liang, Shou-Yu (1996). Tai Chi Chuan: 24 And 48 Postures With Martial Applications. YMAA Publication Center. ISBN 1-886969-33-7. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Kiew Kit, Wong (2002). The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 0-8048-3440-7.

See also

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