Yang Tai Chi 124-Form

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The "124:" or "108" Tai Chi Chuan is a traditional long form from the Yang family lineage. This form includes detailed repetitions of the fundamental movements, allowing practitioners to deeply develop correct structure, smooth transitions, internal energy (Qi), breathing coordination, and martial applications.

Practicing this form promotes health, balance, relaxation, and martial skill. It is suitable for dedicated intermediate to advanced students. The postures flow continuously according to Tai Chi principles of yin-yang, yielding and firmness, and circular motion. The numbered photo series provides a clear visual reference for each movement.

1. Beginning / Commencement (Tai Ji Qi Shi)
2. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
3. Ward Off - Right (You Peng)
4. Rollback (Lu)
5. Press (Ji)
6. Push (An)
7. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
8. Raise Hands (Ti Shou)
9. White Crane Spreads Its Wings (Bai He Liang Chi)
10. Brush Knee and Twist Step - Left (Zuo Lou Xi Ao Bu)
11. Play the Pipa (Shou Hui Pi Pa)
12. Brush Knee and Twist Step - Right (You Lou Xi Ao Bu)
13. Play the Pipa (Shou Hui Pi Pa)
14. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
15. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
16. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
17. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
18. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
19. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
20. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
21. Right Heel Kick (You Deng Jiao)
22. Left Heel Kick (Zuo Deng Jiao)
23. Strike Ears with Both Fists (Shuang Feng Guan Er)
24. Turn Body and Left Heel Kick (Zhuan Shen Zuo Deng Jiao)
25. Snake Creeps Down (She Shen Xia Shi)
26. Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg - Left (Zuo Jin Ji Du Li)
27. Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg - Right (You Jin Ji Du Li)
28. Step Back and Repulse Monkey (Dao Nian Hou)
29. Step Back and Repulse Monkey (Dao Nian Hou)
30. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
31. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
32. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
33. Cross Hands (Shi Zi Shou)
34. Play the Pipa (Shou Hui Pi Pa)
35. Brush Knee and Twist Step (Lou Xi Ao Bu)
36. Step Forward (Shang Bu)
37. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
38. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
39. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
40. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
41. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
42. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
43. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
44. Cross Legs (Shi Zi Tui)
45. Fair Lady Works the Shuttle - Left (Zuo Yu Nu Chuan Suo)
46. Fair Lady Works the Shuttle - Right (You Yu Nu Chuan Suo)
47. Brush Knee and Twist Step (Lou Xi Ao Bu)
48. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
49. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
50. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
51. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
52. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
53. Slap Foot (Pai Jiao)
54. Heel Kick (Deng Jiao)
55. Turn Body (Zhuan Shen)
56. Strike Ears with Both Fists (Shuang Feng Guan Er)
57. Brush Knee (Lou Xi)
58. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
59. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
60. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
61. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
62. Snake Creeps Down (She Shen Xia Shi)
63. Golden Rooster - Left (Jin Ji Du Li)
64. Golden Rooster - Right (Jin Ji Du Li)
65. Repulse Monkey (Dao Nian Hou)
66. Repulse Monkey (Dao Nian Hou)
67. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
68. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
69. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
70. Cross Hands (Shi Zi Shou)
71. Play the Pipa (Shou Hui Pi Pa)
72. Brush Knee (Lou Xi)
73. Step Forward (Shang Bu)
74. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
75. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
76. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
77. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
78. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
79. Slap Foot (Pai Jiao)
80. Heel Kick (Deng Jiao)
81. Turn Body (Zhuan Shen)
82. Double Fists Strike (Shuang Feng Guan Er)
83. Brush Knee (Lou Xi)
84. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
85. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
86. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
87. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
88. Low Posture (Xia Shi)
89. Golden Rooster (Jin Ji Du Li)
90. Repulse Monkey (Dao Nian Hou)
91. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
92. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
93. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
94. Cross Legs (Shi Zi Tui)
95. Brush Knee (Lou Xi)
96. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
97. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
98. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
99. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
100. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
101. Cross Hands (Shi Zi Shou)
102. Play the Pipa (Shou Hui Pi Pa)
103. Brush Knee (Lou Xi)
104. Step Forward (Shang Bu)
105. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
106. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
107. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
108. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
109. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
110. Slap Foot (Pai Jiao)
111. Turn Body (Zhuan Shen)
112. Strike Ears with Both Fists (Shuang Feng Guan Er)
113. Brush Knee (Lou Xi)
114. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
115. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
116. Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
117. Single Whip (Dan Bian)
118. High Pat on Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
119. Cross Hands (Shi Zi Shou)
120. Play the Pipa (Shou Hui Pi Pa)
121. Brush Knee (Lou Xi)
122. Step Forward (Shang Bu)
123. Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Lan Que Wei)
124. Closing Form (Shou Shi)