Yang Family Style Tai Chi
The 49-step Yang Family Style Tai Chi, also known as the 49 Form, is a more advanced and comprehensive routine within the Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan. This form includes a wider variety of movements compared to the simplified versions and requires a deeper understanding of Tai Chi principles. It provides a balance of complexity and accessibility, making it a popular choice for those who have progressed beyond the beginner levels.
Here are the steps typically involved in the 49 Form Yang Family Style Tai Chi:
Commencement (Qǐshì)
Parting the Wild Horse's Mane (Yě Mǎ Fēn Zōng)
White Crane Spreads Its Wings (Bái Hè Liàng Chì)
Brush Knee and Twist Step (Lōu Xī Ào Bù)
Playing the Lute (Shǒu Huī Pípá)
Step Back and Repulse Monkey (Dào Nián Hóu)
Grasp the Bird's Tail (Lǎn Què Wěi)
Single Whip (Dān Biān)
Wave Hands Like Clouds (Yún Shǒu)
High Pat on Horse (Gāo Tàn Mǎ)
Right Heel Kick (Yòu Dēng Jiǎo)
Strike to Ears with Both Fists (Shuāng Fēng Guàn Ěr)
Turn Body and Left Heel Kick (Zhuǎn Shēn Zuǒ Dēng Jiǎo)
Left Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (Zuǒ Xià Shì Dú Lì)
Right Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (Yòu Xià Shì Dú Lì)
Fair Lady Works at Shuttles (Yù Nǚ Chuān Suō)
Needle at Sea Bottom (Hǎi Dǐ Zhēn)
Flash the Arm (Shān Tōng Bì)
Turn Body and Push Palm (Zhuǎn Shēn Bái Lián)
Deflect Downward, Parry, and Punch (Xié Fēng Chōng Quán)
Apparent Closing Up (Shǒu Huī Pípá)
Cross Hands (Shǐ Zì Shǒu)
Closing Form (Shōu Shì)
Diagonal Flying (Xié Fēi Shì)
Raise Hands and Step Up (Tí Shǒu Shàng Shì)
White Crane Spreads Its Wings (Bái Hè Liàng Chì)
Brush Knee and Twist Step (Lōu Xī Ào Bù)
Hand Strums the Lute (Shǒu Huī Pípá)
Repulse Monkey (Dào Nián Hóu)
Wave Hands Like Clouds (Yún Shǒu)
Single Whip (Dān Biān)
High Pat on Horse (Gāo Tàn Mǎ)
Kick with Sole (Dēng Jiǎo)
Hit the Tiger (Dǎ Hǔ Shì)
Right Heel Kick (Yòu Dēng Jiǎo)
Double Lotus Kick (Shuāng Bāo Lián):
Heel Kick (Dēng Jiǎo):
Box the Ears (Shuāng Fēng Guàn Ěr):
Step Back and Repulse Monkey (Dào Nián Hóu)
Brush Knee and Twist Step (Lōu Xī Ào Bù)
Deflect Downward, Parry, and Punch (Xié Fēng Chōng Quán)
Step Forward to Seven Stars (Shàng Bù Qī Xīng)
Step Back to Ride the Tiger (Tuì Bù Kuà Hǔ)
Turn Body and Sweep the Lotus (Zhuǎn Shēn Bǎi Lián)
Bend the Bow and Shoot the Tiger (Wǎn Gōng Shè Hǔ)
Withdraw and Push (Shòu Huí Tuī)
Cross Hands (Shǐ Zì Shǒu)
Closing Form (Shōu Shì)
This form incorporates a wide range of movements, enhancing physical coordination, strength, and flexibility while also promoting mental focus and relaxation. It can be a fulfilling practice for those looking to deepen their Tai Chi skills.
