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  • Yang Family Essential Form (List of Moves)

    Classes > Yang Family Tai Chi > Yang Family Essential Form (List of Moves) Yang Family Essential Form (List of Moves) 预备式yu4 bei4 shi4 – Prepare 1. 起势qi3 shi4 – Opening 2. 拦雀尾lan2 que4 wei2 – Grasp Bird’s Tail 3. 野马分鬃ye3 ma3 fen1 zong1 – Parting Horse’s Mane (Left) 4. 玉女穿梭(右左)yu4 nu3 chuan1 suo1 (you4 zuo3) – Fair Lady Works with…

  • Yang Family Hand Form (List of Moves)

    Classes > Yang Family Tai Chi > Yang Family Hand Form (List of Moves) Yang Family Hand Form (List of Moves) 1. 预 备yu4 bei4 – Preparation Form 2. 起式qi3 shi4 – Beginning 3. 拦雀尾lan2 que4 wei2 – Grasp the Bird’s tail 4. 单鞭dan1 bian1 – Single whip 5. 提手上势ti2 shou3 shang4 shi4 – Raise…

  • Yang Family Section I (Class Notes)

    Classes > Yang Family Tai Chi > Yang Family: Section I Yang Family: Section I Safety Considerations 1. Environment Be aware of your surroundings. Make sure there’s nothing that will get in the way of safe practice. Always listen to your body. Our goal is for slow, consistent improvement in strength and flexibility. We want…