
Chen Tai Chi Four Corners
Beginner students in Chen style Tai Chi learn the first five movements of the Laojia Yi Lu form changing direction to face the four corners. The five elements form can be joined together with a transition movement that changes the orientation you face after each set of five movements to create an everlasting form. Sometimes called facing the 'Four Directions', also known as the 'Four Corners'.
Chen Tai Chi Four Corners
- Opening Posture
- Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
- Lazy Tying Coat
- Six Sealing Four Closing
- Single Whip
- Transition turn to the left 90 degrees and step up
- Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
- Lazy Tying Coat
- Six Sealing Four Closing
- Single Whip
- Transition turn to the left 90 degrees and step up
- Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
- Lazy Tying Coat
- Six Sealing Four Closing
- Single Whip
- Transition turn to the left 90 degrees and step up
- Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
- Lazy Tying Coat
- Six Sealing Four Closing
- Single Whip
- Transition turn to the left 90 degrees and step up
- Close form - or go round again
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