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Short Form
The form provides the vehicle to develop our internal strength through correcting our body alignment and structure which allows for the cultivation of deep relaxation. All of this can be achieved by integrating the taiji principles within the form.
The 37 posture Cheng Man-Ching Short Form is the foundation form in our system. The initial emphasis is to develop complete accuracy within the physical postures and movement, which gradually leads to the subtle refinement of internal body movements. The following videos can be used as a reference to guide the practioner to achieve detailed accuracy within the form.
The Short Form is broken into four sections. For ease of reference and use, we have broken the form into 10 separate videos. Four for the first section, and two each for the remaining sections. The videos will be added gradually.
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FIRST SECTION:
First Section Part 1 of 4 - Start to the Right Ward Off
Start of the Short Form till the Right Ward off - In this Instructional Video we will learn the detailed physical movements of this sequence of the form. while still focusing on integrating the relevant Taiji principles. Suitable for all levels. The video is in downloadable wmv format. Running time - 46 min. File size - 294MB.
First Section Part 2 of 4 - Right Ward Off to the Single Whip
Right Ward off to the Single Whip - In this Instructional Video we will learn the detailed physical movements of this sequence of the form. while still focusing on integrating the relevant Taiji principles. Suitable for all levels. The video is in downloadable wmv format. Running time - 33 min. File size - 207MB.
First Section Part 3 of 4 - Single Whip to the First Brush Knee
Single Whip to the First Brush Knee - In this Instructional Video we will learn the detailed physical movements of this sequence of the form. while still focusing on integrating the relevant Taiji principles. Suitable for all levels. The video is in downloadable wmv format. Running time - 32 min. File size - 201MB.
First Section Part 4 of 4 - First Brush Knee to the Cross Hands
First Brush Knee to the Cross Hands - In this Instructional Video we will learn the detailed physical movements of this sequence of the form. while still focusing on integrating the relevant Taiji principles. Suitable for all levels. The video is in downloadable wmv format. Running time - 35 min. File size - 221MB.
SECOND SECTION:
Second Section Part 1 of 2 - Cross Hands to the Fist Under Elbow
Cross Hands to the Fist Under Elbow - In this Instructional Video we will learn the detailed physical movements of this sequence of the form. while still focusing on integrating the relevant Taiji principles. Suitable for all levels. The video is in downloadable wmv format. Running time - 44 min. File size - 279MB.
Second Section Part 2 of 2 - Fist Under Elbow to the Single Whip
Fist Under Elbow to the Single Whip - In this Instructional Video we will learn the detailed physical movements of this sequence of the form. while still focusing on integrating the relevant Taiji principles. Suitable for all levels. The video is in downloadable wmv format. Running time - 48 min. File size - 308MB.
THIRD SECTION:
Third Section Part 1 of 2 - Single Whip to the Cross Hands
Single Whip to the Cross Hands - In this Instructional Video we will learn the detailed physical movements of this sequence of the form. while still focusing on integrating the relevant Taiji principles. Suitable for all levels. The video is in downloadable wmv format. Running time - 59 min. File size - 379MB.
Third Section Part 2 of 2 - Cross Hands to the Single Whip
Cross Hands to the Single Whip- In this Instructional Video we will learn the detailed physical movements of this sequence of the form. while still focusing on integrating the relevant Taiji principles. Suitable for all levels. The video is in downloadable wmv format. Running time - 58 min. File size - 372MB.
FOURTH SECTION:
Fourth Section Part 1 of 2 - Single Whip to the Single Whip
Single Whip to the Single Whip - In this Instructional Video we will learn the detailed physical movements of this sequence of the form. while still focusing on integrating the relevant Taiji principles. Suitable for all levels. The video is in downloadable wmv format. Running time - 62 min. File size - 398MB.
Fourth Section Part 2 of 2 - Single Whip to the Finish of the Form
Single Whip to the Finish of the Form - In this Instructional Video we will learn the detailed physical movements of this sequence of the form. while still focusing on integrating the relevant Taiji principles. Suitable for all levels. The video is in downloadable wmv format. Running time - 64 min. File size - 407MB.