Chen-Style Tai Chi 22-Form Free Basics Learning Guide | Eastern Pulse
Chen-Style Tai Chi 22-Form Routine and Basic Essentials
Master the concise 22-form Chen-style Tai Chi with comprehensive foundational training
Course Overview
This 8-week course is designed to guide you through the concise 22-form Chen-style Tai Chi routine while building a strong foundation with essential hand forms, stances, and basic principles.
Course Includes
- Complete 22-form routine
- Hand forms & techniques
- Basic stances & footwork
- Silk reeling exercises
- Fundamental principles
- Application concepts
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8-Week Learning Schedule
Week | Focus Area | Forms to Learn | Practice Time | Goals |
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1 | Foundation & Basics | Basic Hand Shapes, Stances, Starting Posture | 30 mins/day | Understand basic hand forms, stances, and Tai Chi principles |
2 | Fundamental Movements | Jingang Dao Dui, Lan Zha Yi, Liu Feng Si Bi | 35 mins/day | Master weight shifting and basic Chen-style movements |
3 | Core Techniques | Single Whip, Double Pushing Palms, Three-Change Palms | 40 mins/day | Develop core strength and essential Chen-style techniques |
4 | Form Integration | Middle Section, Forward Stroke, Backward Stroke | 45 mins/day | Connect multiple forms seamlessly and improve flow |
5 | Intermediate Movements | Wild Horse Parts Mane (Right/Left), Golden Rooster (Left/Right) | 50 mins/day | Master intermediate techniques and balancing movements |
6 | Advanced Techniques | Pulling Back Elbow, White Crane, White Snake Shoots Tongue | 50 mins/day | Learn advanced techniques and applications |
7 | Form Completion | Covering Hand/Elbow Fist, White Ape Presents Fruit, Cannon Strikes Head | 55 mins/day | Complete the form and focus on energy expression |
8 | Refinement & Mastery | Vajra Pounding Mortar, Closing Posture, Full Set Practice | 60 mins/day | Refine all movements and master the complete routine |
Lesson Contents
- 0-Full Set Demonstration.mp4
- 1-Starting Posture.mp4
- 2-Jingang Dao Dui.mp4
- 3-Lan Zha Yi.mp4
- 4-Liu Feng Si Bi.mp4
- 5-Single Whip.mp4
- 6-Double Pushing Palms.mp4
- 7-Three-Change Palms.mp4
- 8-Middle Section.mp4
- 9-Forward Stroke.mp4
- 10-Backward Stroke.mp4
- 11-Right Wild Horse Parts Its Mane.mp4
- 12-Left Wild Horse Parts Its Mane.mp4
- 13-Left Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg.mp4
- 14-Right Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg.mp4
- 15-Pulling Back the Elbow.mp4
- 16-White Crane Spreads Its Wings.mp4
- 17-White Snake Shoots Its Tongue.mp4
- 18-Covering Hand and Elbow Fist.mp4
- 19-White Ape Presents the Fruit.mp4
- 20-Cannon Strikes the Head.mp4
- 21-Vajra Pounding the Mortar.mp4
- 22-Closing Posture.mp4
- 23-Basic common sense-Hand Shape.mp4
- 24-Basic common sense-Fist Shape.mp4
- 25-Basic common sense-Hook Shape.mp4
- 26-Basic common sense-Clamping Hand Shape.mp4
- 27-Basic common sense-Offset Horse Stance.mp4
- 28-Basic common sense-Bow Stance.mp4
- 29-Basic common sense-Empty Stance.mp4
- 30-Basic common sense-Crouch Stance.mp4
Practice Recommendations
Hand Forms Practice
Dedicate time to practice each hand shape separately - palm, fist, hook, and clamping hand - to develop proper form and energy flow.
Stance Training
Build strength and stability by holding each stance (horse, bow, empty, crouch) for increasing durations before incorporating movement.
Silk Reeling Drills
Practice silk reeling exercises daily to develop the spiral energy that characterizes Chen-style Tai Chi.
Benefits of This Course
Strong Foundation
Build a solid foundation with detailed instruction on basic hand forms and stances.
Concise Practice
The 22-form routine provides a complete Tai Chi experience in a shorter sequence.
Proper Alignment
Learn correct body alignment and structure from the beginning to prevent injuries.
Mind-Body Connection
Develop greater awareness of energy flow and body mechanics.
Self-Defense Application
Understand the martial applications behind each movement.
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