Neil Bradley
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.
UK based Neil Bradley. Tai Chi Chuan. Long Form Yang Zhengduo Style Taiji Quan. Health Form.
Neil Bradley © 2010
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Ying Yang Compass
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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
Additional comments on Hand and
Footwork
requirements.