Chen Taiji 13 Fundamental Forces Form

A relatively new Taiji Quan form based on one of the basic and oldest concepts in the art of Taiji. The form composed by Master Chen Bing, the 20th generation representative of the Chen family, 12th generation lineage holder of Chen Taiji Quan, and the founder and head of Chen Bing Taiji Academy. This form was designated to be the formal basic form to be taught in schools around the birthplace of Chen Tai Ji Quan. The course, divided into ten one-hour lessons, covers the entire form and includes detailed practice instructions and guidelines as well as some theoretical explanations. The 13 postures/energies/basic fundamental forces of Tai Ji are: 1 掤 péng、2 捋 lǚ、3 挤 jǐ、4 按 àn、5 採 cǎi、6 挒 liè、7 肘 zhǒu、8 靠 kào、9 进 jìn、10 退 tuì、11 顾 gù、12 盼 pàn、13 定 dìng