Chen Tai Chi Four Corners Form

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 movement 5 to create an everlasting form that can be repeated without stopping. Sometimes called facing the 'Four Directions', also known as the 'Four Corners'.

Chen Tai Chi Four Corners

  1. Opening Posture
  2. Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  3. Lazy Tying Coat
  4. Six Sealing Four Closing
  5. Single Whip
  6. Transition turn to the left 90 degrees and step up
  7. Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  8. Lazy Tying Coat
  9. Six Sealing Four Closing
  10. Single Whip
  11. Transition turn to the left 90 degrees and step up
  12. Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  13. Lazy Tying Coat
  14. Six Sealing Four Closing
  15. Single Whip
  16. Transition turn to the left 90 degrees and step up
  17. Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
  18. Lazy Tying Coat
  19. Six Sealing Four Closing
  20. Single Whip
  21. Transition turn to the left 90 degrees and step up
  22. Close form - or go round again

Chen Tai Chi 4 Corners Form - Ways to Learn

Instructor Nicola teaches the Chen Tai Chi four corners form through video on demand classes via Vimeo. The recordings are in HD1080p and can be viewed on any device.  Open to new learners, learn signature Chen Tai Chi choreography, develop the principles of alignment and body mechanics from the comfort of your own home. Study Tai Chi in a structured way through a hands-on method rather than ‘watch and follow‘. With in depth instruction and multiple view points considered in our virtual studio.  Follow along to develop your beginners Tai Chi form.

Purchase on Vimeo

The Chen Tai Chi 5 elements and 4 corners form are available to purchase as a 6 part video course on Vimeo. Available as video on demand.

  • Cost: $25
  • Format: One time purchase.
  • Purchase: Here.

Livestream Subscription

Students on the monthly livestream subscription gain access to the video library, including the 6 part video series of the Chen 5 elements & Chen 4 corners form.

  • YIN: £20 pcm for Vimeo access.
  • YANG: £40 pcm for live Zoom classes & Vimeo access.
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Private Tuition

Learn the Chen Tai Chi 5 elements and 4 corners form directly with instructor Nicola via Zoom with 1-2-1 guidance and support.

  • Cost: £37 to £45 per hour.
  • Bookings: Here.
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