Eight Methods, Five Steps - Bafa Wubu Tai Chi (Taiji) - 八法五步

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This beautiful woodland stream offered the perfect setting to run through the first half of this lovely simple short tai chi form.

Recently released this year from China as the new Standard Tai Chi short form.

Intended as an introduction to the core principles of Taijiquan. People can learn this simple Tai Chi (Taiji - 太極) routine as an enjoyable mindful health practice also.

Eight Methods, Five Steps - Bafa Wubu Tai Chi (Taiji) - 八法五步

1. Ward Off - Peng
2. Roll Back - Lu
3. Press - Ji
4. Push - An
5. Pluck - Cai
6. Split - Lie
7. Elbow Strike - Zhou
8. Shoulder Strike - Kao


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