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Chen Man ching performing yang taiji form

History of the tai chi short and long yang form

Cheng Man Ching’s yang short form, of the 108 tai chi long form, has huge benefits to one’s health.  It is relatively easy to learn compared to chen and wu style’s and is the basic entry level form into the tai ji syllabus at Sifu Leo Low Ming’s school. History As a physician professor, Cheng used taiji training to add to his patients program for quicker recovery, as he himself was cured from disease using taiji. The 108 is a lengthy… Read More »History of the tai chi short and long yang form

Forms and Styles of tai chi

At Mings Martial Arts we offer the following styles or forms of tai chi: Yang style short form Yang straight sword (traditional 55) Yang straight sword (kun wern chein) Beijing form (24) Combined form (42) Chen style simplified form Wu style long form Broad sword Fan form The Yang Style Short Form The Short Form is the shortened version of the yang style Long Form (108).  It is summarized and shorter, yet the form kept the essence of the traditional… Read More »Forms and Styles of tai chi