(pronounced tai chee chewon)
Skill Level: Moderate Difficulty Level (some experience recommended)
Ages: 18+
Description: Translated as “great polarity fist,” Chen Man-ch’ing 37-form taijiquan is a traditional Chinese internal martial art that is founded on the union of opposites (yin and yang). Classes consist of one hour of slow, fluid movements that build strength, balance, and coordination. Taijiquan combines the strength of xingyiquan and the flexibility of baguazhang to promote inner harmony and peace.
Taijiquan Style: Zheng Manqing’s 37-Form
Zheng Manqing
(1902-1975)
Born in Zhejiang Province, China in 1902, Zheng Manqing was a college professor and Master of Five Excellences (Calligraphy, Painting, Poetry, Chinese Medicine, and Taijiquan). In 1964 he moved to New York City, USA where he adapted the Yang 108 form to 37 postures.
For Further Reading:
There are No Secrets
Written by Wolfe Lowenthal and published by North Atlantic Books in 1993.