| Ten Principles Of Yang Family Tai Chi Main Source: Notes taken during Yang Jun Speech 2008 He discussed in a general manner and not by numbered sequence. Usual Modern Sequence (From head downwards. Easier to remember as it works down the body from head to toe.) Physical 1. Straighten (lift up) the Head 2. Sinking of Shoulders and Elbows 3. Correct Position of Chest and Back 4. Relaxation of Waist 5. Solid and Empty Stance 6. Co-ordination of Upper and Lower Parts 7. Importance of Continuity Internal 8. Harmony Between the Internal and External Parts 9. Use the Mind Instead of Force 10. Tranquillity in Movement |
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T'ai Chi Also known as T'ai Chi Ch'üan & Taijiquan. Neil Bradley. A study of T'ai Chi Applications. UK Derbyshire based. Tai Chi Chuan Traditional Long Form Yang Zhengduo Style Taiji Quan. Health Form. |
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| Traditional 10 Essentials Sequence Source: Yang Style Taijiquan. Yang Zhenduo 1. Straighten the head 2. Correct position of chest and back 3. Relaxation of waist 4. Solid and empty stance 5. Sinking of shoulders and elbows 6.Using the mind instead of force 7. Co-ordination of upper and lower parts 8. Harmony between the internal and external parts 9. Importance of continuity 10. Tranquility in movement |
| Yang Cheng Fu Sequence (Slightly different wording) Source Yang Family Centre 1. Empty, lively, pushing up and energetic 2. Hold in the chest and pull up the back 3. Relax the waist 4. Separate empty and full 5. Sink the shoulders and droop the elbows 6. Use Intent Rather than Force 7. Synchronize Upper and Lower Body 8. Match Up Inner and Outer 9. (Practice) Continuously and Without Interruption 10. Seek Quiescence within Movement |