Tai Chi Basic Form: Traditional Yang Style Old Frame

Traditional Yang Style Old Frame of Tai Chi Basic Form傳統楊式太極拳 (老架子) 基本拳架This book explains, with photos, the basic form of the traditional Yang style Tai Chi passed down by grandmaster Xiong Yanghe.This traditional Yang style passed down by grandmaster Xiong Yanghe is also known as “Laojiazi” (Old Frame), which is the complete set of the Yang Style Tai Chi that includes the Tai Chi basic form, Tuishou (Pushing hands), Dalu (The Great Roll Back), Sanshou (self-defense techniques), Sword, Saber, Staff, Matching Sword, Matching Saber, and Matching Staff.This book, first in a series, covers the Basic Long Form. The second one will cover Tuishou, Dalu, and Sanshou with separate detailed explanations of the 2 solo routines and of the matching form. The third one will concentrate on the Sword forms – the Solo and the Matching Sword. The fourth one will cover the Saber forms - the Solo and the Matching Saber. The fifth one will explain the essence and principles of various Tai Chi classics. Read more