Yuen Biao Posted March 1, 2011 Hi, does anyone know or can video link any really short forms of Taijiquan? I mean a form so short it takes a minute or two to practise; I have seen some footage out there somewhere but cannot seem to find it?! Thank you in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazy cloud Posted March 1, 2011 1 or 2 minutes of taiji practice? Here is one in at just under 4 minutes. There is also Chen 19 Yang 8 style Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwai Posted March 3, 2011 Hi, does anyone know or can video link any really short forms of Taijiquan? I mean a form so short it takes a minute or two to practise; I have seen some footage out there somewhere but cannot seem to find it?! Thank you in advance. check out temple-style tai chi...we are taught single form practice. If you can't find an instructor of this style where you live, the DVDs are next best (albeit very pricey): http://www.taichitaocenter.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=14 In fact I also encountered single form (the 8 basic forms) in Paul Lam's 24-form Yang Style dvd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince... Posted March 3, 2011 All of the major family styles have a 16 movement short form. I know the Yang style form, but I don't know it. If I'm doing it with a group I know it, but don't know it solo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal Posted March 3, 2011 What about just the beginning to the 1st cross hands in the yang long form, although it's closer to 5min than 2min. Not sure of a video link but IIRC The Inner Structure of Tai Chi by Mantak Chia uses short form that is basically grasp sparrows tail and single whip done to 4 corners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VCraigP Posted March 3, 2011 http://www.masterwu.net/articles_taijiqigong.html above is a link to Master Wu's DVD. This is the 8 move "mother form" for Wudang He Taichi. Also known as Zhaobao Taichi. fwiw Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devoid Posted March 7, 2011 This is the shortest form I know of: -takes just below 3 minutes without the title screens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted March 7, 2011 http://www.masterwu.net/articles_taijiqigong.html above is a link to Master Wu's DVD. This is the 8 move "mother form" for Wudang He Taichi. Also known as Zhaobao Taichi. fwiw Craig interesting link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franklin Posted March 7, 2011 here are a couple old vids of some forms that i have learned, practice, and teach both yang style franklin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
