TRADITIONAL YANG STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN
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Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi Chuan represents ancient Chinese Culture. It was created from the Tai Chi philosophy and combined with Martial Art
to form slow moving, choreographed movements that embody the principles of
harmony between Yin and Yang. The “Tai Chi” term originated from the Book “I-Ching”.
It has been practiced for health and self-defense purposes for centuries.
Styles of Tai Chi Chuan
There are many styles of Tai Chi Chuan. In China, there are five major
styles (families):
Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu, and Sun.
Founders
Chen style: Chen Wang Ting. (1600-1680, 9th generation)
Yang Style: Yang Lu Chan (1799-1872)
Wu
Style: Wu Yu Xiang
Wu
Style: Wu Jian Quan
Sun Style: Sun Lu Tang
A brief Introduction of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan
Yang Style is one of the major styles of Tai Chi Chuan. Created by Yang
Lu Chan, who learned from Chen Chang Xing, Chen family, it was handed down to
his son Yang Jian Hou, and grandsons Yang Shao Hou, and Yang Cheng Fu by
intensive study and diligent practice. From the old frame of Chen style, Yang
Style Tai Chi Chuan has gradually developed into its present style. The rich
experience of the Yang Family acquired through hard work continues to accumulate
as Yang Zhen Duo and Yang Jun share their heritage with the world. They have
given seminars in the Unites States, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland,
France, Germany, Brazil, Singapore, Italy and Mexico, as well as in China.
Evolution of the Yang Style Form
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan from its beginnings as Old Frame went to
Small Frame to Medium Frame and to Large Frame.
The Founders of the various frames are:
Old Frame: Yang Lu Chan
Small Frame: Yang Ban Hou and Yang Sao Hou
Medium Frame: Yang Jian Hou
Large Frame: Yang Cheng Fu
Tai Chi Chuan is also named “13 postures”; these 13 postures include:
Ward Off, Roll Back, Press, and Push; Plucking,
Splitting, Elbowing, and Bumping (or Leaning); Advance, Retreat, Guard Left, and
Anticipate Right; Center Equilibrium.
The Benefits of Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi Chuan is an art form that helps to maintain health, prevent illness, and
prolong life.
Tai Chi exercises can help to
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Release tension, relax body
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Tone up muscle, limb joins
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Improve breathing
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Increase internal and external strength
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Improve circulation and balance
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Harmonize body and mind
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Preventing illness
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Prolonging life
Birthplace
The birthplace of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan is Yongnian
County, Hebei Province, China.
The main forms of Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan
are:
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Long Form 103 Postures
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Short Form 13 Postures
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Competition Form 49 Postures
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Sword Form 67 Postures
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Saber Form 13 Postures
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Long Pole Training
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Push Hand
THEORY
The 10 essentials of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan
1. Lead an intangible and lively energy to the top of
the head.
2. Contain the chest and lift up the back.
3. Loosen up the waist.
4. Distinguish insubstantial and substantial.
5. Sink the shoulders and drop the elbows
6. Use intent rather than force.
7. Upper and lower follow one another.
8. Internal and external are united.
9. Continuously and without interruption.
10. Seeking tranquility in movements.
Narrated by Yang Cheng Fu
Recorded by Chen Wei Ming
The Practice of Tai Chi Chuan
“Tai Chi Chuan is part of the rich cultural heritage of China. It is an art in
whose slow and gentle movements are embodied vigour and force. As a Chinese
saying puts it, “Inside the cotton is hidden a needle”. Its technical,
physiological and mechanical qualities all have philosophical basis. For
learners, the guidance of a good teacher and discussions of the skills and
techniques with friends are necessary, but the most important thing is
persistent and untiring practice. Indeed, there is nothing like practice and
learners of Tai Chi Chuan, men and women, young and old, will get the best
possible results if they keep at it all the year round.”
Narrated by Yang Cheng fu
Recorded by Zhang Hong Kui
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