Taiji Forms

Six Forms Taiji Qigong – the flowing movement of taiji combined with the focus on deep breathing and moving the qi of qigong. This form was taught to us by Master Zeng Nailiang and Master Wei Xianglian, leaders of the Huawu Gongfu Coaching Centre of Fuzhou, China.

8 Forms Taijiquan – also known as 10 forms Taijiquan, it is the foundation course. Most people can memorize the sequence of movements in one or two class sessions.

16 Forms Taijiquan – a longer set of movements that includes movements from the 8 Forms and combines them with new moves in a different sequence.

Taiji for Arthritis – based on the Sun Style and adapted by Australian physician Dr. Paul Lam.

24 Forms Taijiquan – possibly the most practiced taijiquan form in the world. It takes about 5 minutes to perform and is best learned after having learned either of the shorter forms.

48 Forms Taijiquan – Our longest form which takes about 10 minutes to perform. The basic frame is Yang style combined with movements from Chen, Wu and Sun styles.

18 Forms Chen Style Taijiquan – A basic form devised by Master Chen Zhenglei as an introduction to the Chen Style.

74 Forms Chen Style  – Known as Old Frame 1 this form is fundamental to Chen style Taiji.

32 Forms Taiji Sword – This is the foundation course for Taiji Sword. The graceful curved movements of taiji are combined with the weapon so that the sword is an extension of the body.

42 Forms Competition Style Taijiquan – The form used in competition. It features movements in the principal Taiji styles. Competitors have to show that they have a mastery of movements in the different styles. It takes about 5 minutes to perform.

42 Forms Competition Style Taiji Sword – This is the sword form used in competition.
Huawu Simplifed Fan – A foundation course in Taiji Fan. First taught us by Master Zeng and Master Wei, it is much requested when we do demonstrations at public events. It is the short fan form taught at the Huawu Gongfu Centre in Fuzhou, China.

42 Forms Huawu Fan – It is the more advanced fan form taught at the Huawu Gongfu Centre in Fuzhou, China.

37 Forms Sun Style Taijiquan – A basic form devised by Master Zeng as an introduction to the Sun Style.

Tai Chi Hockey Stick – A taiji form devised by Master Zeng and modified by Master Peng.