Lesson notes page for Tai Chi class

This is the first part of the Tai Chi long form we are practicing . . .

Tai Chi 108 step form

Part I

1. Commencement of Taijiquan

2. Ward off left (Part the wild horses mane)

3. Ward off right

4.(Step up to grasp sparrow’s tail)
Roll back Lui
Press Chai
Push On

Ward off left and right

5. Single whip

6. Raise hands to play the lute
pull back and shoulder stroke

7. White Crane Fans Its Wings

8. Brush left knee and twist step (raise foot)

9. Raise hands to play the lute

10. Brush left knee and twist step

11. Brush right knee and twist step

12. Brush left knee and twist step (raise foot)

13. Raise hands to play the lute

14. Brush left knee and twist step

15. Parry down and punch

16. As if to close the door