Eight Methods, Five Steps Tai Chi
Bafa, Wubu - 八法五步
Hi, we're Helen and Phil, if this is your first exploration into the world of online tai chi we couldn't recommend a better place to start your journey.
Hi, we're Helen and Phil, if this is your first exploration into the world of online tai chi we couldn't recommend a better place to start your journey.
In this online tai chi programme we focus on the first half of this new tai chi form, or part 1.
In this online tai chi programme we focus on the first half of this new tai chi form, or part 1.
What style of tai chi will I learn?
What style of tai chi will I learn?
You'll learn the new official tai chi form from the People's Republic of China, released in 2019.
You'll learn the new official tai chi form from the People's Republic of China, released in 2019.
We love this short form because anyone can enjoy it, seated or standing.
We love this short form because anyone can enjoy it, seated or standing.
It is symmetrical and you face forwards at all times.
It is symmetrical and you face forwards at all times.
Within you'll find the foundations of all tai chi styles contained in this new 21st century form.
Within you'll find the foundations of all tai chi styles contained in this new 21st century form.
Eight Methods, Five Steps (Bafa, Wubu) Tai Chi
Eight Methods, Five Steps (Bafa, Wubu) Tai Chi
The Eight Methods (Bafa):
The Eight Methods (Bafa):
1. Ward Off - Peng
1. Ward Off - Peng
2. Roll Back - Lu
2. Roll Back - Lu
3. Press - Ji
3. Press - Ji
4. Push - An
4. Push - An
5. Pluck - Cai
5. Pluck - Cai
6. Split - Lie
6. Split - Lie
7. Elbow Strike - Zhou
7. Elbow Strike - Zhou
8. Shoulder Strike - Kao
8. Shoulder Strike - Kao
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