The Extended 8 Form was developed by Tai Chi Oz and is based on the Yang Style 8 Form with an additional 3 movements.

For reference here is an list of movements (PDF) and a practice audio file.

Commencing form: Step to the left, lift hands, both hands rise to shoulder level and lower the arms.
  1. Repulse Monkey Right then left.
  2. Brush Knee left, Twist Step, Brush Knee right
  3. Twist Step, Part the Wild Horse's Mane left then Twist Step, Part the Wild Horse's Mane right.
  4. Move Hands Like Clouds Left side 2 times, then right 2 times
  5. Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, right leg up, then left leg up
  6. Cross hands and Heel Kick right, then Heel Kick left
  7. Single Whip, right and left
  8. Snake Creeps Down, right and left
  9. Fair Lady Works the shuttles right and left
  10. Grasp the Bird's Tail right, Twist Step, Grasp the Bird's Tail left
  11. Cross Hands Embrace the Tiger
Closing form: Both hands fall to the side, left leg drawn to the right foot.




Extended 8 Form Mirror view by Ric Bolzan



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