Tai Chi 32-form
Seemingly, there is no end to these Yang-syle forms. Long Feng does 24, 32, 42, 48 -- just when I thought I had a handle on the drill, she threw in 30 and 40! Here's a video of Tai Chi 32 form (opens in a new window).
Most, but not all, of the movements are familiar. I haven't found a list, so I have compiled my own as best I can. The first unfamiliar movement may be what I've seen as "rolling forearms" or somethhing like that. It's almost like Repulse Monkeys backwards. The second unfamiliar movement is a bit like Fair Ladies, but with the fingertips on the opposite palm. I can't believe this list came out to 32 movements!
- Commencement
- Ward-off left
- Ward-off right, pull back and press
- Single whip (teacup style)
- Playing the Lute
- Unfamiliar movement: two steps, L-R
- Hidden hand punch
- Withdraw and push
- Brush Knee Push L-R
- Single Whip (beak left)
- Cloud Hands R (3)
- Part the Wild Horse's Mane R-L
- Needle at Sea Bottom
- Fan Through Back
- Ward-off R, pull back, press, push
- Turn and drape fist over arm
- Unfamiliar move: press palm R, L
- Right kick, touch foot
- Toe Kick left
- Heel Kick Right w/ Fists
- Step Up and Punch Down
- Fair Lady Works Shuttle R-L
- Repulse Monkeys L-R-L-R
- Snake R no beak
- Golden Rooster Stands on Left Leg
- Snake L
- Step Up Seven Stars
- Ride the Tiger to the Mountain
- Sweep the Lotus
- Bend Bow Shoot Tiger
- Ward-off left, pull back push and press
- Close Form
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