Yang style "Old Frame" 108 Movement Long Form of Taijiquan

The Yang 108 Movement "Old Frame" form is divided into three forms: Short form, Second form, and Third form. Once all the forms are learned, they are practiced as the 108 Movement Long form. Click here to view videos of Sifu Bear's performance of each form as well as his performance of the Dragon Studios Staff form. Note: videos may take some time to load, depending upon your connection speed.

The form is practiced slowly; the movements precise and relaxed. Performing the movements allows the chi to flow freely through the practitioner, maintaining health and vitality. By learning to practice in a meditative way, the practitioner learns to quiet the mind and move with confidence. By practicing with the body relaxed, the practitioner learns to keep the meridians open, channeling internal energy into the limbs, making the movements both powerful and effortless. Once the practioner has learned and perfected their slow execution of the form, they are encouraged to increase their speed until they can move at a "combat" speed and still have a free chi flow and effortless movement.

Yang Short Form

The Yang "Short form" is a series of 27 movements which moves the chi one revolution through the body. The Short form introduces several moves that are repeated throughout the Long form and provides the foundation for all Taiji movement. The "13 Postures" of Tai Chi are found in the Short form. Click here to view a pictorial of the Yang "Short form".

  1. Opening of Tai Chi
  2. Grasp the Bird's Tail Right
  3. Grasp the Bird's Tail Left
  4. Roll Back and Push Up (The Waves Go In - The Waves Go Out)
  5. Roll Back to Reverse Strike (The Waves Go In - The Waves Go Out)
  6. Press Forward and Roll Wrists (The Waves Go In - The Waves Go Out)
  7. Separate Hands and Push (The Waves Go In - The Waves Go Out)
  8. Turn to Single Whip
  9. Lift Hands and Step Forward to Play Guitar (right hand lead)
  10. Reverse Throat Strike
  11. Elbow Strike
  12. Crane Spreads Wings
  13. Play Guitar (left hand lead)
  14. Stroking the Wild Horse’s Mane
  15. Roll Back to Reverse Strike Right
  16. Brush Knee, Twist Step and Slant Strike Right (Slant Flying -1)
  17. Roll Back to Reverse Strike Left
  18. Brush Knee Twist Step and Slant Strike Left (Slant Flying-2)
  19. Roll Back to Reverse Strike Right
  20. Brush Knee, Twist Step and Slant Strike Right (Slant Flying-3)
  21. Roll Back to Reverse Strike Left
  22. Brush Knee, Twist Step and Slant Strike Left (Slant Flying-4)
  23. Roll Back to Reverse Strike Right
  24. Stroking the Wild Horse’s Mane
  25. Step Out and Hammer Right
  26. Sweep the Foot and Ram
  27. Apparent Closing

Yang Second Form

The Yang "Second form" builds on to the movements of the Short form, demonstrating the full range of movement and combat technique offered through Taijiquan practice. The Second form continues directly from Short form, hence the movement name, "Apparent Closing," above.

  1. Embrace Tiger, Return To Mountain
  2. The Waves Go In - The Waves Go Out
  3. Turn to Single Whip
  4. Cobra Strike
  5. Step Back and Repulse Monkey (right hand)
  6. Step Back and Repulse Monkey (left hand)
  7. Step Back and Repulse Monkey (right hand)
  8. Step Back and Repulse Monkey (left hand)
  9. Stroking the Wild Horse’s Mane
  10. Needle at the Bottom of the Sea
  11. Raise Arms Like Fan
  12. Back Fist Strike
  13. Step Back, Sweep the Foot and Ram
  14. The Waves Go In - The Waves Go Out
  15. Turn to Single Whip
  16. Wave Hands Like Clouds (three steps to the left)
  17. Single Whip Strike
  18. Blooming Lotus
  19. Palm Strike
  20. Wheel Kick (right foot)
  21. Crane Kick (left foot)
  22. Turn Left, Toe Trap, and Dragon Stomp (left foot)
  23. Slant Flying
  24. Roll Back to Reverse Strike
  25. Slant Flying
  26. Ram to the Ground
  27. Step Out and Hammer Right
  28. Step Back, Sweep Foot and Ram
  29. Crane Kick (right foot)
  30. Step Forward to Throw the Tiger
  31. Step Backward, Throwing the Tiger
  32. Step Backward, Striking the Tiger
  33. Step Backward, Striking the Tiger
  34. High Block, Duck, and Kick Up with Left Foot
  35. Grasp Knee then Step to Wind to the Ears
  36. Open and Pivot Right
  37. High Block, Duck, and Kick Up with Right Foot
  38. Grasp Knee then Step to Wind to the Ears
  39. Pivot Behind to Left
  40. High Block, Duck, and Kick Up with Right Foot
  41. Ram Strike
  42. Apparent Closing

Yang Third Form

The Yang "Third form" closes out the series with a few challenging movements. Like Second form, Third form continues directly from "Apparent Closing"

  1. Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain
  2. The Waves Go In - The Waves Go Out
  3. Turn to Single Whip
  4. Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane
  5. Ward off Left
  6. The Waves Go In - The Waves Go Out
  7. Turn to Single Whip
  8. The Beautiful Lady Works the Shuttles
  9. Ward off Left
  10. The Waves Go In - The Waves Go Out
  11. Turn to Single Whip
  12. Wave Hands Like Clouds
  13. Single Whip Strike
  14. Snake Creeps Down
  15. Golden Cock Stands on Right Leg
  16. Golden Cock Stands on Left Leg
  17. Dragon Stomp Left
  18. Step Back and Repulse Monkey (right hand)
  19. Step Back and Repulse Monkey (left hand)
  20. Step Back and Repulse Monkey (right hand)
  21. Step Back and Repulse Monkey (left hand)
  22. Stroking the Wild Horse’s Mane
  23. Needle at the Bottom of the Sea
  24. Raise Arms Like Fan
  25. White Snake’s Tongue Leaps Out
  26. High Block, Step Up and Ram
  27. Pass Through to Throw, Step and Push
  28. The Waves Go In - The Waves Go Out
  29. Quarter-turn to Single Whip
  30. Blooming Lotus
  31. Stroking the Wild Horse’s Mane
  32. Slant Flying, Striking with Palms
  33. Dragon Stomp Left
  34. Step Back to Repulse Monkey, Striking with Right Palm
  35. Step Back to Repulse Monkey, Striking with Left Palm
  36. Stroking the Wild Horse’s Mane
  37. Step Out to Hammer Right
  38. Sweep the Foot and Ram
  39. End of Taiji, Return To Wuji

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