10 Form Tai Chi (8 posture taijiquan)

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The 10 form is very well designed for beginners for a few reasons:

• It doesn't take much room.
• It is done without turning more than 90 degrees to either side. This enables students to follow the teachers more easily.
• It contains only the most basic movements, so it is easier for students to follow.
• The balancing postures can be modified to suit students with compromised balance.
• There are now low drop stances or empty stances.
• It is short enough to be taught thoroughly in 8 - 10 weeks with attention to fundamental principles.

List of Movements

1. Commencement
2. Reverse Reeling Forearms (Left and right)
3. Brush Knee Push (Left and right)
4. Part the Horse's Mane (Left and right)
5. Wave Hands Like Clouds (Left and right)
6. Rooster Stands on One Leg (Left and right)
7. Kick with Heel (Left and right)
8. Grasp the Sparrow's Tail (Left and right)
9. Cross Hands
10. Conclusion.

Or

1. Commencement
2. Reverse Reeling Forearms
3. Brush Knee Push
4. Part the Horse's Mane
5. Wave Hands Like Clouds
6. Rooster Stands on One Leg
7. Kick with Heel
8. Grasp the Sparrow's Tail Right
9. Grasp the Sparrow's Tail left
10. Conclusion