Sun Style Tai Chi Competition Form - Teaching and Learning

Author: Sun Shurong et al
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Publish Date: 1999-06-01
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I. Technical Characteristics of the Sun Style Tai Chi Competition Form
Traditional Sun Style Tai Chi, created by Master Sun Lutang by integrating Xingyi, Bagua, and Tai Chi, features: coordinated forward and backward movements, following steps when advancing, retreating steps when backing off, smooth and rounded movements, agile and natural, with direction changes often linked by "opening" and "closing." To meet the needs of domestic and international exchanges and competitions, the Chinese Wushu Academy organized Tai Chi experts to compile and review the Sun Style Tai Chi Competition Form, which has become one of the competition events for Tai Chi, sword, and push hands across the country. The Sun Style Tai Chi Competition Form has the following technical characteristics:
(1) The Sun Style Tai Chi integrates Xingyi, Bagua, and Tai Chi. Its bodywork and footwork exhibit the characteristics of Xingyi and Bagua. When advancing, the rear foot must follow; when retreating, the front foot must withdraw. The footwork is flexible, agile, and compact.
(2) The Sun Style Tai Chi Competition Form fully reflects the principle of Tai Chi, which uses the form of the post-natal world without relying on post-natal strength, with movement and stillness working in harmony, purely natural. The movements are steady yet light, with power breaking yet intent unbroken. Practicing the entire form feels like flowing clouds and water, continuous and unbroken.
(3) The frame is appropriately high or low, with movements purely natural and free from dualistic tendencies, aligning with human physiological characteristics. It is suitable for practitioners of all constitutions and ages.