Tai Chi 24 and 10 Form

Tai Chi 24

1. Commencing Form
2. Parting wild horses mane L/R/L
3. White crane spreads wings
4. Brush Knee L/R/L
5. Play the pipa
6. Repulse monkey L/R/L
7. Grasp bird’s tail L
8. Grasp bird’s tail R
9. Single whip
10. Wave hands like clouds x 3
11. Single whip
12. High pat on horse
13. Heel kick R
14. Strike tiger on both ears
15. Heel kick L
16. Snake creeps down
17. Golden rooster stands on one foot
18. Fair lady works the shuttles L/R
19. Needle at Sea Bottom
20. Fan Through Back
21. Step Bagua Parry and Punch
22. Apparent retreat and Push
23. Cross Hands
24. Conclusion

Tai Chi 10

1. Commencing Form: Stand with feet together, relax, and slowly raise and lower the arms to centre your energy.
2. Repulse the Monkey: Step backward while gently pushing the hands forward in a continuous, alternating flow.
3. Brush Knee and Push: Step forward, sweeping one hand past the knee while pushing the palm of the other hand forward.
4. Part the Wild Horse’s Mane: Step diagonally while “holding a ball,” then extend one arm up and the other down to mimic a horse’s mane.
5. Wave Hands Like Clouds (Cloud Hands): Shift weight from side to side while stepping and gently crossing your hands in front of your face and waist.
6. Golden Cockerel Stands on One Leg: Raise one knee while pushing the opposite palm up and the corresponding hand down.
7. Kick with Heel: Shift your weight, raise the knee, and extend your heel outward in a controlled, slow kick.
8. Grasp Bird’sTail: A four-part defensive sequence involving ward off, roll back, press, and push.
9. Cross Hands: Cross your arms in front of your chest to create an embracing shape.
10. Closing Form: Return to the starting position with deep breaths, bringing your energy down to your centre.