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Major T’ai Chi Styles

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Hao Wu Style  was created by Wu Yu Hsing  (a student of Yang Lu Chan), but is rarely seen or practised today. It is characterised by it compact stance and subtle movements which Sun Lu Tang adopted into his own style later.


Wu Style  was created by Wu Jian-quan (also a student of Yang Lu Chan). It is characterised by softness and emphasis on re-directing incoming force. Its movements are relaxed, natural, closer to the trunk of the body and nimble.The postures lean forward slightly and there is an emphasis on hand techniques.

Wu

Chen

The origins of the Art of T’ai Chi  Chuan  Taijiquan  is normally accredited to generations of the Chen family, with its formalisation attributed to Chen Wangting in the 17th century. The Chen style is rich in combat techniques, and  ideally is best first studied while still at a youthful age. It is characterised by a low stance, fast and slow movements and explosive spiral force. Every move no matter how small or innocent has a powerful application.

Yang

A style created by Yang Lu Chan (a student under Chen Changxing) in the mid to late 1800’s. This is the most popular style practiced today in the western world (95%). Characterised by it rooted stance, its movements are gentle and graceful and is suitable for all ages. I find the Yang form performed slowly is a perfect stress-relief tool.

Our signature style, created by  Sun Lu-tang in the early 1900’s combing Hao Wu style with two other arts Xing Yi and Bagua. It is characterised by its upright stance, agile steps and powerful Qi Gong. Whenever one foot moves forward or backward the other foot follows creating a flowing “lapping wave” effect. Easy on the knee joints, this form is particularly suitable for all age groups and its therapeutic properties make it ideal for people with balance and joint problems.

Sun

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Hao

Wu