Yang Style Tai Chi Movements

The traditional "Long Form" (created by Yang Cheng-fu) consists of . However, these are often grouped into three sections . Note that many movements repeat throughout the form.

This section includes the most physically demanding moves, such as the "Snake Creeps Down" (deep squat) and rapid footwork. yang style tai chi movements

Yang Chengfu’s “Ten Essential Points” define how every movement must be executed: The traditional "Long Form" (created by Yang Cheng-fu)

Yang Style Tai Chi movements are not arbitrary dance steps; they form a coherent system of designed to train balance, relaxation, and whole-body coordination. The signature sequences—Grasp Sparrow’s Tail, Cloud Hands, Repulse Monkey—repeatedly reinforce the ten core principles. Mastery requires understanding that each movement contains four phases: ward-off, roll-back, press, push —or their analogues in kicks, steps, and single-hand exercises. This section includes the most physically demanding moves,

Yang style uses five primary hand shapes, each with distinct energy: