The 17 Yang Style Form is a shortened version of the 24 Yang Style Form that is more suitable for people with reduced flexibility and strength, but 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 |
- Beginning
- Parting the Wild Horse's Mane (3 times)
- White Crane Spreads its Wings
- Brush Knee and Side Step (3 times)
- Play the Lute
- Step Back and Repulse Monkey (4 times)
- Grasp the Sparrow's Tail - left
- Grasp the Sparrow's Tail - right
- Single Whip
- Wave Hands Like Clouds (3 times)
(Transition: Step to the left and hold the ball) - Fair Lady Weaves the Shuttle (right and left)
- Needle at the Bottom of the Sea
- Fan through Back
- Deflect Downwards, Parry and Punch
- Apparent Close Up
- Cross Hands
- Closing Form