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Yang Style Taiji quan (Tai Chi Chuan)
Commencement
Movement
One of the most important factors to consider when performing Taiji quan, is
body posture. Here, we present a computer animation of a human skeleton
performing the opening movements of a typical Yang style Taiji quan form. This
skeleton shows the structural posture needed to perform these movements
correctly. In accordance with Taiji quan principles, the muscles relax and
follow the skeletal structure of each posture.
Notice how the elbows always point towards the ground and the legs form a stable
base for the rest of the body. The back remains straight, the arms follow the
waist movement, and the waist movement (up and down) is generated by the legs.
Front view
Physical requirements for Taiji quan:
Stance is as wide as the shoulders
Knees over the toes (never over-extended beyond the toes)
Elbows never extend beyond the knees
Back is kept straight (perpendicular to the ground)
Movement starts in the feet, is directed by the waist, and expressed by the
hands
Entire body moves as a coordinated unit (in harmony)
Head is held as if suspended from above (at the Bai Hui acupuncture point)
All joints are "open" and rounded so as not to restrict the flow of Qi
Yang Style Taiji quan (Tai Chi Chuan)
Commencement Movement
In accordance with Taiji quan principles, the muscles relax and follow the
skeletal structure of each posture.
Notice how the elbows always point towards the ground and the legs form a stable
base for the rest of the body. The back remains straight, the arms follow the
waist movement, and the waist movement (up and down) is generated by the legs.
Side view
Physical requirements for
Taiji
quan:
Stance is as wide as the shoulders
Knees over the toes (never over-extended beyond the toes)
Elbows never extend beyond the knees
Back is kept straight (perpendicular to the ground)
Movement starts in the feet, is directed by the waist, and expressed by the
hands
Entire body moves as a coordinated unit (in harmony)
Head is held as if suspended from above (at the Bai Hui acupuncture point)
All joints are "open" and rounded so as not to restrict the flow of Qi
Yang Style Taiji quan (Tai Chi Chuan)Parting the Wild Horse's Mane
Back remains straight and weight shifts from right to left after the step is
completed. Footwork is light and slow. At completion of movement, weight is 70%
on the left foot and the left knee is in line with the front toe.
Front slide view
Physical requirements for Taiji quan:
Stance is as wide as the shoulders
Knees over the toes (never over-extended beyond the toes)
Elbows never extend beyond the knees
Back is kept straight (perpendicular to the ground)
Movement starts in the feet, is directed by the waist, and expressed by the
hands
Entire body moves as a coordinated unit (in harmony)
Head is held as if suspended from above (at the Bai Hui acupuncture point)
All joints are "open" and rounded so as not to restrict the flow of Qi
Yang Style Taiji quan (Tai Chi Chuan)
Parting the Wild Horse's Mane
Back remains straight and weight shifts from right to left after the step is
completed. Footwork is light and slow. At completion of movement, weight is 70%
on the left foot and the left knee is in line with the front toe.
Physical requirements for Taijiquan:
Stance is as wide as the shoulders
Knees over the toes (never over-extended beyond the toes)
Elbows never extend beyond the knees
Back is kept straight (perpendicular to the ground)
Movement starts in the feet, is directed by the waist, and expressed by the
hands
Entire body moves as a coordinated unit (in harmony)
Head is held as if suspended from above (at the Bai Hui acupuncture point)
All joints are "open" and rounded so as not to restrict the flow of Qi
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