5 section tai chi

The 5-section tai chi is a modern routine created by Sam Masich. It is part of a comprehensive curriculum which includes:

• The basic 5-section tai chi
• 5-section 2-person tai chi
• 5-section tai chi sword
• 5-section 2-person tai chi sword
• 5-section Chen style

List of Movements of the 5-section Chen Style Tai Chi Sword Form

Section 1

• Commencement
• Buddha's warrior attendant pounds the mortar
• White crane spreads its wings
• Walk obliquely
• Brush knee
• Wade forward and twist step
• Double push hands
• Change palms three times
• Fist under elbow

Section 2

• Step back and whirl arms (both sides)
• Lazy about tying coat
• Six sealing and four closing
• Single whip

Section 3

• Wave hands like clouds
• High pat on horse
• Tornado foot

Section 4

• Fair lady works the shuttle
• Flash the back

Section 5

• Fist of hand covering arm
• Punch of draping over body
• Fist of protecting heart
• Buddha's warrior attendant pound the mortar
• Conclusion