Contents
Tai Chi Fundamentals
Preparing to Practice Tai Chi
Basic Principles of Tai Chi
Tai Chi Forms
1. Commencing Form
2. Wild Horse Parts Mane
3. White Crane Flashes Its Wings
4. Brush Knee
5. Strum the Lute
6. Curve Back Arms
7. Grasp the Bird’s Tail (Left Style)
8. Grasp the Bird’s Tail (Right Style)
9. Single Whip
10. Wave Hands Like Clouds (Left Style)
11. Second Single Whip
12. High Pat on Horse
13. Kick with Right Heel
14. Strike Opponent’s Ears with Both Fists
15. Turn and Kick with Left Heel
16. Push Down and Stand on One Leg (Left Style)
17. Push Down and Stand on One Leg (Right Style)
18. Work at Shuttles on Both Sides
19. Needle at the Bottom of the Sea
20. Flash Arm
21. Turn Downward to Deflect, Parry, and Punch
22. Apparent Closeup
23. Cross Hands
24. Closing Form
Learn more with these titles from Barnes & Noble
|
 |
 |
 |
|
23. Cross Hands
- Begin in last position of form 22.
- Inhaling, turn 90° right and bend both legs. Turn left toe inward.
- Open arms and shift weight right. Bend right knee and straighten left leg.
- Shift weight back to center. Allow hands to drop to waist level, palms out.
- Shift weight left and raise right heel. Begin lifting hands upward toward chest.
- Finish with both feet flat on ground, knees bent slightly, and wrists crossed in front.
| Acknowledgments & Disclaimer |
