Short Introduction to Chen Style Taiji 26 Form

Chen Style Taiji 26 Form is an elementary level of Chen style taijiquan. It is made up of the essential movements of Chen style 83 old form.

It is designed for the taijiquan beginners. The whole routine is fluid, simple, mainly of soft and twining movements.

It can be practised in single movements or as continuous routine. The 26 form course will provide you a solid foundation on which you can proceed to the next level of Taiji learning.

Reference Chinese book (Illustrated): How to learn Chen style Taiji better <怎樣練好陳式太極拳> + DVD demo (HK$68), by Susan Gu.

The 26 Form Names

1. Commencing Form
2. Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds the Mortar
3. Tuck in Robes
4. Six Seals & Four Closings
5. Single Whip
6. White Crane Spreads Wings
7. Walk Obliquely & Twist Step
8. Lift & Withdraw
9. Wade Forward
10. Hide Hand & Strike Fist
11. Body Defending Punches
12. Back Fold Strike
13. Black Dragon Comes Out of Sea
14. White Ape Presents Fruit
15. Double Push Palms
16. Step Back & Whirl Arms On Both Sides
17. Search High On The Horse
18. Deflect Through The Back
19. Strike Groin with Fist
20. Dragon Dives To The Ground
21. Golden Rooster Stands On One Leg
22. Step Back & Straddle A Tiger
23. Turn Body & Lotus Kick
24. Strike Head Like Cannons
25. Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds The Mortar
26. Closing Form