The Follow-on introductory 2 Tai Chi course continues from the six-week course with parts 3 to 6 of the 20-part John Ding Simplified Yang style (Foundation) Form. The video links below for each week are posture practice guides for introductory course students. 

Form Sequence (JDF Part 3): Sit back – push to left, Sit back – push to right / (JDF Part 4): Single Whip sections 1-6 / (JDF Part 5): Fist under elbow / (JDF Part 6): Repulse Monkey x 3.

VIDEOS LINKS: WEEKS 7 to 12

Week 7 – Sit-back Turn push to left / Sit-back turn push to right / previous sequences

Photo and description sequences file: Sit Back Turn push to left / right

Week 8 – Single Whip sections 1 – 3 / previous sequences

Week 9 – Single Whip sections 1 – 3 / 4 – 6 / previous sequences

Photo & description sequences file: Single Whip

Week 10 – Separate / Fist Under Elbow / Separate / previous sequences

Photo: Fist Under Elbow

Week 11 – Repulse Monkey 1 / previous sequences

Photo & description sequences file: Repulse Monkey 1

Week 12 – Repulse Monkey 1 – 3 / previous sequences

Stepping back  movement exercise: Foundation Tai Chi video 3 

When using the videos try picking on one specific aspect at a time to focus your practice on, such as, arm movements or hand placements or steps, etc. A little bit of practice each day is the best way to establish it and build a good habit that will make the motivation to practice easier.

Next sequences:

JDF Part 7: Hold Ball / Diagonal Flying

 

For Further Resources:

Foundation Tai Chi form

Chi Kung

Yang Style Long Form

Principles and Concepts