Chen Style Taichi: The Four Fundamental Moves 陈氏四式太极拳 feat. Master Zak Song

Collaborated with @MasterSongKungFu to make this beautiful Chen Style Taichi film.

This is a beginners form that introduces the four foundational movements of Chen Style Taichi.

A short taichi routine based on the four moves, and weaving together these 4-movement pattern in a circulating/cycling manner. This meditative, low-impact, rejuvinating and grounding exercise will help the practitioner understand the basic principles of moving in Chen Style Taichi.

If you practice these four foundational movements and master them, it will greatly help you to learn the more advanced movements of the Chen Style Taichi quicker, and with more clarity and depth.

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The Four Circulating Fundamental Movements of Chen Taijiquan:

0. Commencing Form
起勢
Qi Shi

1. Diamond (Vajra) Hammer Fist
金刚倒锥
Jin Gang Dao Zhui

2. Lazily Tying the Robes
懒扎衣
Lan Za Yi

3. Six Seals, Four Closings
六封四闭
Lie Feng Si Bi

4. Single Whip
单鞭
Dan Bian

☯ Repeat in Cycles Moves 1-4 ☯

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Recorded in: Christchurch, New Zealand
07:32AM
26th October, 2023

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