Traditional Tai Chi

Focusing on strength, mobility, flexibility, balance and breathing.

To obtain the maximum benefit from Tai Chi Chuan, even if one is only interested in the health aspect, we must perform the movements correctly by understanding the original meaning behind each movement, i.e. its correct martial art application
— Master They Soon Tuan, Wutan International Martial Arts: Tai Chi, The Treasure of Mankind, 1997
Sun style Taijiquan
Steffan Stringer Steffan Stringer

Sun style Taijiquan

I have done a tiny bit of Sun style Taiji and wanted to pull together some notes for other beginners in this style.

If you are mostly interested in watching a high quality modern production of the classic Sun style form, then skip toward the bottom of the article to the video of Master Faye Yip. The other examples presented, particularly from the Sun family are included for historical completeness.

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