Chen Taiji Training – Lesson 2

Hello everyone!

Man, I’d forgotten just how difficult taiji can be. Mich of this past week was spent just trying to remember the movement order for the 13 postures form. Thankfully we had a chance to run through a few pieces of it during class.

On Monday, we:

1. Qi gong opening the heart – opening and closing chest
2. Spine stretch
3. Standing reverse reeling forearms (repulse monkey)
4. Standing tall and squatting down
5. Chan si single hand , opposing hands
6. 1st four movements of form
7. Running full form

My main focus this week is going to be on movements 1-4 (The opening through Songle Whip). Hopefully, I’ll be able to get a basic understanding of some of the main movements.

We’ll see how it goes!

Until next time,

-T