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I have been playing Tai Chi Ch'uan for many years. I enjoy sharing my playtime with my students. This page is intended to be an introduction to the art of Tai Chi Ch'uan.

I teach the Yang style modified 24 movement short form.

The 24 movements are:

Open the Door
Part Horses Mane
White Crane Spreads Wings
Brush Knee and Twist
Play the Fiddle
Step Back and Repulse the Monkey
Grasp Birds Tail
      Ward Off
      RollBack
      Press
      Split/Separate
      Withdraw
      Push
Grasp Birds Tail
      Ward Off
      RollBack
      Press
      Split/Separate
      Withdraw
      Push
Single Whip
Wave Hands Like Clouds
Single Whip
High Pat on Horse
Step up and Kick with Right Heel
Step up and Box Both Ears
Step up and Kick with Left Heel
Snake Creeps through the Grass
Rooster Stands on One Leg
Snake Creeps through the Grass
Rooster Stands on One Leg
Fair Lady Works the Shuttles
Needle at the Sea Bottom
Open Arms Like a Fan
Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
Close the Door