Other T’ai Chi Forms

The aim of my web site is to simplify the mystique of T’ai Chi. l leave the detailed theoretical, aesthetic and philosophical discussion to those more qualified to comment than I am. There are many specialist websites to choose from. Try some of the sites on my LINKS page to locate and point to further information.

Fan Form

 

This intermediate level fan form was passed verbally to my teacher  Sifu  Dan Jones of the USA many years ago by  its creator, his teacher.

 

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.

The form maintains an upright posture. Its rotating arm and balancing movements provide additional conventional exercise, and the  extension of the arm into the fan allows a powerful increase in Chi experience.

32 Sword Form

This intermediate Yang style straight sword form is a beautiful, interesting and graceful form to practice, good for our health  and for extending our existing T’ai Chi balance.

 

 

We teach sword form  for the above values, and often a walking stick is substituted for the sword by those who dislike the weapon association.

 

 

 

Although T’ai Chi Fan forms are primarily weapon  forms, this version with its graceful movements and predominant use of the “praying” position  supplemented by thrusts and strikes, clearly reflects the opposites and harmony of Yin and Yang, with the extension of the arm into the fan providing a powerful increase in chi experience.

(or our walking stick form)