42 Form Tai Chi Wall Chart

Author: Ye Lai
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: This book is a illustrated guide to the 42 Forms of Tai Chi, compiled to meet the needs of the general public for physical exercise, enrich the content of Tai Chi, and improve technical skills. The entire set of movements is well-structured, smooth, and natural, with emphasis on symmetrical left-right practice and complete execution, making it highly valuable. The entire routine is divided into four sections with 42 forms. Each form is accompanied by clear and easy-to-understand step-by-step illustrations. The paths of the upper and lower limbs are indicated by dashed lines for the left side of the body and solid lines for the right side. The endpoint of the upper and lower limb paths shown in each illustration is the starting point for the feet in the next illustration. This illustrated guide serves as a model for Tai Chi enthusiasts to self-study and learn the basics.
(1) Section 1
1. Qishì (Starting Posture)
2. Youquan Quèwěi (Right Embracing the Peacock Tail)
3. Zuǒdānbīn (Left Single Whip)
4. Tíshǒu (Lifting Hands)
5. Báihè Liàngchì (White Crane Shines Wings)
6. Lóu xī àobù (Holding Knee and Throwing Step)
7. Pīshēn Chuí (Spreading Body and Striking)
8. Lǚ Jǐ Shì (Pulling and Pressing)
9. Jìnbù Bānlán Chuí (Advancing Step and Blocking-Pushing Fist)
10. Rú Fēng Sì Bì (As Sealing and As Closing)
Section 2
11. Kāihé Shǒu (Opening and Closing Hands)
12. Youdānbīn (Right Single Whip)
13. Zhǒudǐ Chuí (Elbow-Base Striking)
14. Zhuǎnshēn Tuī Zhǎng (Turning Body and Pushing Palms)
15. Yùnǚ Chuānsuō (Lady’s Weaving)
16. Youzuǒ Dèngjiǎo (Right-Left Stamping Feet)
17. Yǎnshǒu Gōng Chuí (Covering Hands and Arm Striking)