I love the Yang Taiji 24 Style

[ChiDragon]

The uniqueness of the Taiji movements are slow, soft and graceful. If we can performed that, our body and mind would appreciate it very much. Especially, it gives us good health. Perhaps longevity.
 
Even though it is the Yang 24 Taiji style, but people still perform it with a slight variation. 
Anyone are welcome to post their favorite clips.

[ChiDragon]

 

[ChiDragon]

The demo of coordination of movements and breathing 
 

 

[ChiDragon]

Demo shown from the back side.

 

[Krenx]

7 hours ago, ChiDragon said:

The uniqueness of the Taiji movements are slow, soft and graceful. If we can performed that, our body and mind would appreciate it very much. Especially, it gives us good health. Perhaps longevity.
 
Even though it is the Yang 24 Taiji style, but people still perform it with a slight variation. 
Anyone are welcome to post their favorite clips.

 

What would you say are the key conditions and goals that are essential for a yang taiji form to be authentic in flavour? Beyond just moving slowly and smoothly .

[bradley]

10 hours ago, ChiDragon said:

The uniqueness of the Taiji movements are slow, soft and graceful. If we can performed that, our body and mind would appreciate it very much. Especially, it gives us good health. Perhaps longevity.
 
Even though it is the Yang 24 Taiji style, but people still perform it with a slight variation. 
Anyone are welcome to post their favorite clips.

 

What do you think about chen style? ive been learning the chen competition frame an i am hooked...

[ChiDragon]

10 hours ago, Krenx said:

 

What would you say are the key conditions and goals that are essential for a yang taiji form to be authentic in flavour? Beyond just moving slowly and smoothly .

Good question. I had practiced the Yang style Taiji for more than five decade. I was also studying, not practiced, the other styles. I have discovered that as long I had learned the basic Yang style movements, I can practice those movements in any sequence without losing its continuity. As opposed to other styles, I cannot do the same. Besides, there are many numbers of sequential forms. These forms are just repeating the same basic moves in different sequence. For that said, I just need to be familiarize with the basic moves and practice them in any sequence without remembering them in sequence. That gives me the flexibility and freedom to perform without losing the authenticity of the Yang style.

Edited Saturday at 08:17 PM by ChiDragon

[ChiDragon]

2 hours ago, bradley said:

 

What do you think about chen style? ive been learning the chen competition frame an i am hooked...

The Chen style has its uniqueness too. I had studied an observed that their moves are must be practiced in sequence. In addition, I'd also observed that there are lots of muscles twisting in between each movement. IMO The Chen style is a body builder. It is because of the muscle twisting will give the body a good massage exercise. To me, it is a little too rough for me. Thanks for  asking!