56 Forms Chen Style Tai Chi

Chen is the original Tai Chi style reflecting its martial art origin and techniques,  It is artistic and rich in combat technique. as well as characterized by soft and vigorous movements combined.  It features dynamic punches, internal power and spiral force (chan ssu jun).

Created by Professor Kan Gui Xiang, the set is widely practiced around the world and featured by major competitions.  This stunning set captures the essences of the original first and second classical routines as taught by the great Chen Fake.  It is challenging technically, and recommended for advanced practitioners who have done the 36 Forms or other Chen style set.

1. Commencing Form

2. Right Golden Guard Stamping Foot

3. Leisurely Tying Coat

4. Right Six Blocking and Four Closing

5. Left Single Whip

6. Double Punches to Both Sides

7. Protecting Heart with Fists

8. White Crane Flashing Wings

9. Step Diagonally Forward and Twist Step

10. Lift Knee and Withdraw Hands

11. Forward Block

12. Right Cover with Hand and Punch with Fist

13. Fists Draping Over Body

14. Back Twist with Shoulder and Elbow Punch

15. Green Dragon Emerging from the Water

16. Slicing with Palm

17. Jump Turn to Press Down with Palms

18. Turning Flowers from Sea Bottom

19. Left Cover with Hand and Punch with Fist

20. Left Six Blocking and Four Closing

21. Right Single Whip

22. Right Waving Hands Like Clouds

23. Left Waving Hands Like Clouds

24. High Pat on Horse

25. Right Double Cannon Punches

26. Left Double Cannon Punches

27. Flashing Back

28. Green Dragon Emerging from the Water

29. White Gorilla Offering Fruit

30. Double Push Palms

31. Middle Winding

32. Forward Trick

33. Backward Trick

34. Right Parting Wild Horse's Mane

35. Left Parting Wild Horse's Mane

38. Fallen Lotus

37. Left and Right Golden Cock Standing on One Leg

38. Repulse Monkey

39. Step Back and Press Elbow

40. Slapping Feet

41. Kicking with One Leg

42. Turning Flowers from Sea Bottom

43. Punching Ground

44. Turning to Jump with Kick

45. Double Stamping Feet

46. Heel Kick

47. Fair Lady Working at the Shuttles

48. Smooth Elbowing

49. Firecracker Well Wrapped

50. Dragon on the Ground

51. Step Forward Seven Stars

52. Step Backward Riding Tiger

53. Turn Body, Lotus Kick

54. Forward Cannon Punch

55. Left Golden Guard Stamping Foot

56. Closing Form