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Other T’ai Chi Forms That We Teach
The version of the traditional Yang style form that we teach is a 108 form version, as introduced to the UK and taught by Gerde Geddes in the 1960’s.
It is a beautiful and graceful form to practice and is a great “stress-
Sun Form is used as the primary form basis for Dr Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health.
It is often referred to as “Nimble T’ai Chi” as a special characteristic of the style
is that the legs closely follow each other when advancing and withdrawing. This introduces
a spring-
Advanced students are encouraged to learn the standardised Sun Competition 73 form. This was taught to Trevor at one of Dr Lam’s US workshops by Master Kam Lau Fung, who has won an amazing 6 gold medals in international competitions.
108 Yang
Form
73 Sun Form
These intermediate Yang forms are beautiful, interesting and graceful forms to practice. They provide an excellent adjunct to conventional form by extending existing T’ai Chi balance.
We teach sword form for these values, and often a walking stick is substituted for the sword by those who dislike the weapon association.
This intermediate level fan form was passed verbally to my teacher Sifu Dan Jones by its creator.
Although T’ai Chi Fan forms are primarily weapon forms, this version with its graceful, centred movements, and its predominant use of the “praying” position supplemented by thrusts and strikes, clearly reflects the opposites and harmony of Yin and Yang.
With an upright posture. Its rotating arm and balancing movements provide complete exercise, and a powerful increase in Chi experience.