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This simplified form of taji shadow boxing, alsoknown as taijiquan, was created by
The Chinese National Sports Committee and has proved to be very popular with beginners
and those who arepressed for time. Beginning with easy movements it gradually becomes
more difficult and eliminatesthe repetitive movelnents of the conventional tajiquan
(88 movements) while retaining its essence and distinctive techniques. It is composed
of 24 movements, each with its own title, divided into eight groups and may be practiced
as a whole or in sections. Make sure that you begin each movement in a north-facing position.
THE FIRST SECTION Preparation Parting of wild horse mane White crane flaps its wings THE SECOND SECTION Brushing the knee Strumming the lute Curving back arms to left and right THE THIRD SECTION Grasping the bird's tail to the left Grasping the bird's tail to the right THE FOURTH SECTION Single whip Waving hands in the clouds THE FIFTH SECTION Patting the horse Kicking with the right heel Striking ears with both fists Kicking with the left heel THE SIXTH SECTION Sweeping down to left on one leg Sweeping down to right on one leg THE SEVENTH SECTION Passing the shuttle to left and right Needle at sea bottom Dodge with the arm THE EIGHTH SECTION Turn to strike, parry and punch Withdraw and push Crossing arms Conclusion One must however always remember that taijiquan is essentially one continuous movementfrom beginning to end. The phrase 'at the same time' constantly appears and this is because in taijiquan all movements of the limbs and body are simultaneous and coordinated and cannot be separated and done individually. Each illustration is the continuation of the one before and is followedbv the one after. The arrows must be studied carefully and the whole exercise will become easier if you can visualize a continuous flow of motion. |
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