1. Opening
Form (Yu Bei Shi)
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起式
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2.
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounding Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Zhui)
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金刚捣碓
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3.
Lazily Tying Coat (Lan Zha Yi)
|
揽扎衣
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4. Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi)
|
六封四闭
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5. Single
Whip (Dan Bian)
|
单鞭
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6.
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounding Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Zhui)
|
金刚捣碓
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7.
White Crane Spreading Wings (Bai He Liang Chi)
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白鹤亮翅
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8.
Diagonal Posture (Xie Xing)
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斜形
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9.
Brushing Knees (Lou Xi)
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搂膝
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10.
Stepping to Both Sides (Ao Bu)
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坳步
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11. Diagonal
Posture (Xie Xing)
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斜形
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12.
Brushing Knees (Lou Xi)
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搂膝
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13.
Stepping to Both Sides (Ao Bu)
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坳步
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14.
Punching with Hidden Fist (Yan Shou
Hong Quan)
|
掩手肱拳
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15.
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounding Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Zhui)
|
金刚捣碓
|
16.
Flinging Body (Pie Shen Quan)
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撇身拳
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17.
Green Dragon Coming Out of Water (Qing Long Chu Shui)
|
青龙出水
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18.
Double Pushing Hands (Shuang Tui Shou)
|
双推手
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19. Fist
Under Elbow (Zhou Di Kan Quan)
|
肘底看拳
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20.
Whirling the Arms (Dao Juan Hong)
|
倒卷肱
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21. White
Crane Spreading Wings (Bai He Liang Chi)
|
白鹤亮翅
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22.
Diagonal Posture (Xie Xing)
|
斜形
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23.
Flashing the Arm (Shan Tong Bei)
|
闪通背
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24.
Punching with Hidden Fist (Yan Shou
Hong Quan)
|
掩手肱拳
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25. Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi)
|
六封四闭
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26.
Single Whip (Dan Bian)
|
单鞭
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27.
Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
|
云手
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28. High
Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
|
高探马
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29.
Brushing the Right Foot (You Cha Jiao)
|
右擦脚
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30.
Brushing the Left Foot (Zuo Cha Jiao)
|
左擦脚
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31.
Kicking With the Left Heel (Zuo Deng Yi Gen)
|
左蹬一跟
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32.
Stepping to Both Sides (Ao Bu)
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坳步
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33.
Punching the Ground (Ji Di Chui)
|
击地捶
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34.
Kicking with Two Heels (Ti Erh Qi)
|
翻身二起脚
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35.
Protecting the Heart (Hu Xin Quan)
|
护心拳
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36.
Whirlwind Foot (Xuan Feng Jiao)
|
旋风脚
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37. Kicking
with the Right Heel (You Deng Yi
Gen)
|
右蹬一跟
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38.
Punching with Hidden Fist (Yan Shou
Hong Quan)
|
掩手肱拳
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39.
Small Capturing (Xiao Qin Da)
|
小擒拿
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40.
Embracing Head and Pushing Mountain (Bao Tou Tui Shan)
|
抱头推山
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41. Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi)
|
六封四闭
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42.
Single Whip (Dan Bian)
|
单鞭
|
43.
Forward Trick (Qian Zhao)
|
前招
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44. Backward Trick (Hou Zhao)
|
后招
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45.
Parting the Wild Horse's Mane (Ye Ma Fen Zong)
|
野马分鬃
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46. Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi)
|
六封四闭
|
47.
Single Whip (Dan Bian)
|
单鞭
|
48. Jade
Maid Works Shuttles (Yu Nu Chuan Suo)
|
玉女穿梭
|
49.
Lazily Tying Coat (Lan Zha Yi)
|
揽扎衣
|
50. Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi)
|
六封四闭
|
51.
Single Whip (Dan Bian)
|
单鞭
|
52.
Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
|
云手
|
53.
Waving Double Lotus Shake Foot and Stretch Down (Bai Jiao Die Cha)
|
摆脚跌叉
|
54.
Golden Rooster Standing on One Leg (Jin Ji Du Li)
|
金鸡独立
|
55.
Whirling the Arms (Dao Juan Hong)
|
倒卷肱
|
56. White
Crane Spreading Wings ( Bai He Liang Chi)
|
白鹤亮翅
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57.
Diagonal Posture (Xie Xing)
|
斜形
|
58.
Flashing the Arm (Shan Tong Bei)
|
闪通背
|
59.
Punching with Hidden Fist (Yan Shou
Hong Quan)
|
掩手肱拳
|
60. Six
Sealing and Four Closing (Liu Feng Si Bi)
|
六封四闭
|
61.
Single Whip (Dan Bian)
|
单鞭
|
62.
Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
|
云手
|
63. High
Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
|
高探马
|
64.
Crossed Feet (Shi Zi Jiao)
|
十字脚
|
65.
Punching the Groin (Zi Dang Chui)
|
指裆捶
|
66 Ape Presenting Fruit (Bai Yuan Xian Guo)
|
白猿献果
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67. Single
Whip (Dan Bian)
|
单鞭
|
68.
Nimble Dragon Descends (Que Di Long)
|
雀地龙
|
69.
Stepping Forward to Form the Seven Star (Shang Bu Qi Xing)
|
上步七星
|
70.
Stepping Back to Ride the Tiger (Tui Bu Kua Hu)
|
下步跨虎
|
71. Turn
Back and Wave Double Lotus (Zhuan Shen Shuang Bai Lian)
|
双摆莲
|
72. Head
On Cannon Fist (Dang Tou Pao)
|
当头炮
|
73.
Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounding Mortar (Jin Gang Dao Zhui)
|
金刚捣碓
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74. Closing Form (Shou Si)
|
太极收势
|
Sunday, June 07, 2015
Chen Laojia Yi Lu
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
2015 World Taichi Qigong Day
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day
Saturday, April 25, 2014 9:30 am – 12:00 am Brackenridge Park Lambert Softball Field Directly behind the Witte Museum
World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD) is an annual event held the last Saturday of April to promote the disciplines and many benefits of t’ai chi and qigong. Celebrated since 1999, WTCQD brings people together worldwide across economic and geopolitical lines . . . coming together to celebrate health and healing.
What will happen? At 10:00 a.m. all t’ai chi practitioners and groups will gather and practice their styles. Demonstrations will follow group practice. A “bring your own picnic lunch” will follow at approximately 11 am. Everyone is welcome to participate.
What to wear? Wear your t’ai chi uniform or any comfortable clothing to practice in.
What to bring? Along with your enthusiasm for t’ai chi, bring water, snacks or a picnic lunch if you desire to stay and enjoy the day at the park with other participants.
How to get there? Off of Hwy 281 N, take the Hildebrand exit, follow right on Hildebrand and turn at the first entrance into the park on your right. Follow the street until it dead ends into the parking lot for the Lambert Softball Field. Look for the large gathering in the open fields by the softball diamond.
The event will be canceled if it rains.
2014 World Qigong Taichi Day Photos
The event will be canceled if it rains.
2014 World Qigong Taichi Day Photos
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Chen 18 Form Name in English and Chinese
Chen 18 Form Name in English and Chinese
Number
|
English
|
Chinese
Pinyin
|
Chinese
Simplified
|
1
|
Preparing
|
yù
bèi shì
|
预备式
|
2
|
Buddha’s
Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
|
jīn
gāng dǎo duì
|
金刚捣碓
|
3
|
Lazy
About Tying Coat
|
lǎn
zhā yī
|
懒扎衣
|
4
|
Six
Sealing And Four Closing
|
liù
fēng sì bì
|
六封四闭
|
5
|
Single
Whip
|
dān
biān
|
单鞭
|
6
|
The
White Crane Spreads It’s Wings
|
bái
hè liàng chì
|
白鹤亮翅
|
7
|
Walk
Forward Diagonally
|
xié
xíng ào bù
|
斜行拗步
|
8
|
Brush
Knee
|
lōu
qī
|
搂膝
|
9
|
Stepping
to Both Sides (Three Steps Forward)
|
qián
táng ào bù
|
前螳拗步
|
10
|
Cover
Hands and Strike with Fist
|
yǎn
shǒu hōng chuí
|
掩手肱捶
|
11
|
High
Pat On the Horse
|
gāo
tàn mǎ
|
高探马
|
12
|
Kick
With Left Heel
|
dèng
yī gēn
|
蹬一根
|
13
|
The
Jade Girl Works At Shuttles
|
yù
nu:3 chuān suō
|
玉女穿梭
|
14
|
Wave
Hand
|
yùn
shǒu
|
运手
|
15
|
Turn
Body with Double Lotus Kick
|
zhuǎn
shēn bǎi lián
|
转身摆莲
|
16
|
The
Cannon Fist Over Head
|
dāng
tóu pào
|
当头炮
|
17
|
Buddha’s
Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
|
jīn
gāng dǎo duì
|
金刚捣碓
|
18
|
Finishing
Form
|
shōu
shì
|
收势
|
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Taichi 24 Form Name List
1. Commencing (Qǐshì, 起势), Preparation,
Beginning
2. Part the Wild Horse's Mane (Zuoyou Yémǎ Fēnzōng, 左右野马分鬃), LEFT and RIGHT
3. White Crane Spreads Its Wings (Báihè Lìangchì, 白鹤亮翅), Stork/Crane Cools Its Wings
4. Brush Knee and Step Forward (Zuoyou Lōuxī Àobù, 左右搂膝拗步), Brush Knee and Twist Step, LEFT and RIGHT
5. Playing the Lute (Shǒuhūi Pípā, 手挥琵琶), Strum the Lute, Play Guitar
6. Reverse Reeling Forearm (Zuoyou Dào juǎn gōng, 左右倒卷肱), Step Back and Drive Monkey Away, LEFT and RIGHT
7. Left Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Zuo Lǎn Què Wěi, 左揽雀尾), Grasp the Bird's Tail
1. Ward Off (Peng, 掤)
2. Rollback (Lǚ, 捋)
3. Press (Jǐ, 擠)
4. Push (Àn, 按)
8. Right Grasp Sparrow's Tail (You Lǎn què wěi, 右揽雀尾)
10. Wave Hands Like Clouds (Yúnshǒu, 云手), Cloud Hands, Cloud Built Hands, Wave Hands in Clouds
12. High Pat on Horse (Gāo tàn mǎ, 高探马), Step Up to Examine Horse
13. Right Heel Kick (Yòu dēng jiǎo, 右蹬脚), Separate Right Foot, Kick with Right Foot
14. Strike to Ears with Both Fists (Shuāng fēng guàn ěr, 双峰贯耳)
15. Turn Body and Left Heel Kick (Zhuǎnshēn zuǒ dēngjiǎo, 转身左蹬脚)
16. Left Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (Zuo Xià shì dúlì, 左下势独立)
1. Single Whip Squatting Down, Snake Creeps Down,
2. Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, Golden Bird Standing Alone
17. Right Lower Body and Bird Stand on One Leg (You Xià shì dúlì, 右下势独立)
18. Shuttle Back and Forth (Yòuzuǒ yùnǚ chuānsuō, 右左玉女穿梭), Fair Lady Works with Shuttles, (Walking Wood), Four Corners,
RIGHT and LEFT
19. Needle at Sea Bottom (Hǎidǐ zhēn, 海底针)
20. Fan Through Back (Shǎn tōng bì, 闪通臂), Fan Penetrates Back
21. Turn Body, Deflect, Parry, and Punch (Zhuǎnshēn Bānlánchuí, 转身搬拦捶)
22. Appears Closed (Rúfēng shìbì, 如封似闭), Withdraw and Push, as if Closing a Door
23. Cross Hands (Shízìshǒu, 十字手)
24. Closing (Shōushì, 收势)
Friday, February 20, 2015
Important tips for taichi beginners
Tai Chi Chuan is, to Western eyes, an unusual
way to exercise. It is not the usual sweaty workout expected in order to build
muscle and lose weight.
The first and most common impression that young
students have upon seeing this slow and almost-no-impact exercise is “this is
for elders, not for me.”
Tai Chi is an ART ; a slow cook, not a deep fry. It’s not fast
food or a magic supplement. Young students often do not stay in class long
enough to digest this art which can maintain the body for a lifetime.
If you are a student who has hesitated to try
Tai Chi, or if you are ready to leave class after just one try or a look or
two, we suggest that rather than just quitting, you try some of the following
guidelines and go to your teacher for some advice and encouragement.
Tip:
Watch for Details During Class
The biggest challenge for beginners is trying to
quickly grasp each movement seen in class. That is a difficult challenge which
can require great patience when progress seems so slow. The trick is to watch
your instructor!
A good teacher will put together slow, segmented
movements to let you see the details. Watch closely, and try to replay them in
your mind after you have left class.
Here are the details you can watch for:
1.
Step: Watch
which foot holds the body’s weight.
(The other foot should be weightless.) Notice how the body weight changes with a step forward or a step backward. Notice the
direction the toes are facing and how that changes with each step. When the
foot is lifted, notice if it turns with the ball or with the heel, and if it
lands on the ball or the heel.
2.
Body: Notice
whether the body turns to the left or the right as it moves forward and
backward.
3.
Hands: Notice
when the hands move from left to right or right to left, from up to down or
down to up, from inside to outside or outside to inside. Notice which direction
palms are facing.
4.
Eyes: The eyes
should not stare, but should gaze through the upper, moving hand most of the
time.
5.
Coordination: As you
become more familiar with the movements of the step, body, hands, and eyes,
look for how they coordinate with one another. For example, one hand will move
forward and the other hand will move down.
Tip:
Class Structure
Our classes are carefully designed to have:
Warm
Up to
limber up all joints.
Easy Energy
Development to practice fixed
step movements that extracted from the forms.
Single
Movement Practice
to learn details and develop expertise in a particular movement.
Form
and/or Routine Practice
to gain familiarity with an entire form.
Movements are carefully explained for your
level, then reviewed again in the next session to make corrections and to allow
you to catch up if you miss an occasional class.
Tip:
Names of Movements
Click here to get the name list for the Yang
style 24 form.
Ask your teacher for a list of names of the
movements for any other forms you are studying.
Our Chinese ancestors created these names in
order to help students memorize the “body vocabulary” of each movement. In the
old days, Tai Chi Masters required students to sing aloud the name of each
movement while practicing. If you will do the same, it will help you master the
sequence of the form quicker until you can perform it on your own.
Each name actually describes a posture that
connects two movements. Each posture is a slight pause. In Chinese, this is
called Ding Shi, the Pause Posture.
All names are vivid descriptions or analogies. “White Crane Spreads its Wings,”
“Wave Hands like Clouds.”
Click http://taichitoday.blogspot.com/2015/02/taichi-24-form-name-list.html to get 24 form name list.
Tip:
Visit with Other Students
Always feel free to ask the students around you
in the class for advice or explanations. They have also been beginners, and are
always glad to help others. Discussions between students will always expose
some interesting thoughts, insights, and questions.
Tip:
Class is not Equal to Practice
Because a class has very limited time, a common
problem for new students is lack of practice. Sadly, attendance at and learning
in class is not enough of a commitment. Students should take what they can from
class and repeat it at home on their own. To master even the rough appearance
of a movement, the movement should be repeated at least 100 times a week.
Practice, practice, practice -- for yourself and
for your teacher. Tai Chi teachers never want their students to say “I learned
a new thing today, but I already forgot what I learned yesterday.”
Take notes if you can, very few students
prepared to take notes!
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