The 16 Yang Style Form is a shortened version of the 24 Yang Style Form and is referred to as Level 2. It is suitable for people with reduced flexibility and strength, but who still want the benefits of practicing a Yang style form.
The movements of the form are listed below:
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| This diagram shows the 17 form, which is very similar to the 16 Form |
- Opening
- Part the Wild Horse's Mane Left (2 times)
- White Crane Spreads its Wings
- Brush Knee and Side Step (2 times)
- Deflect Downwards, Parry and Punch
- Apparent Close Up
- Single Whip Left
- Play the Lute
- Step Back and Repulse Monkey (2 times)
- Fair Lady Weaves the Shuttle (left and right)
- Needle at the Bottom of the Sea
- Fan Back
- Cloud Hands (2 times)
- Grasp the Bird's Tail - Right
- Grasp the Bird's Tail - Left
- Cross Hands, Closing
These are front and rear views from Tai Chi Studio
Here are two versions viewed from the rear.
Each practitioner has slightly a different interpretation of the movements.
Each practitioner has slightly a different interpretation of the movements.