Tai Chi 24-Step Form

The 24-Step Form is probably the most widely practised Tai Chi Form.

I usually teach the 8-Step and 16-Step before I begin to teach this form. The smaller forms contain most of the moves that are needed.

But don't worry, if you join a class that has already completed the smaller forms. We work at a steady pace, usually tackling one step a week. We then continually refine the moves until the Tai Chi technique becomes second nature. Therefore no matter when you join you will not feel that you cannot participate.

The video clip below shows Master Tary Yip performing the 24-Step Form.

The 24 step simplified Taijiquan consists of 24 representational postures from traditional Yang style Taijiquan, below is a list of the steps within the sequence of the routine in English - Chinese Pronunciations are also given.

1. Opening stance / Qi Shi

2. Part the horse's mane (left & right) / Ye Ma Fen Zong

3. White crane spreads it's wings / Bai He Liang Chi

4. Brush knee, twist steps / Lou Xi Ao Bu

5. Strum the lute / Shou Hui Pi Ba

6. Repulse the monkey (left & right) / Dao Zhuang Gong

7. Grasp the peacock's tail (left) / Zuo Lan Que Wei

8. Grasp the peacock's tail (right) / You Lan Que Wei

9. Single whip / Dan Bian

10. Waving hands like clouds / Yun Shou

11. Single whip / Dan Bian

12. High pat on horse / Gao Tan Ma

13. Right heel kick / You Deng Jiao

14. Double punch to the Ears / Shuang Feng Guan Er

15. Turn round and left heel kick / Zhuang Shen Zuo Deng Jiao

16. Snake creeps down and golden rooster stands on one leg (left) / Zuo Xia Shi Du Li

17. Snake creeps down and golden rooster stands on one leg (right) / You Xia Shi Du Li

18. Fair lady works the shuttles (left & right) / Zuo You Yu Nv Chuan Shuo

19. Needles at the bottom of the sea / Hai Di Zhen

20. Fan through back / Shan Tong Bi

21. Turn around - block, parry and punch / Zhuang Shen Ban Lan Chui

22. Apparent close up / Ru Feng Si Bi

23. Cross hands / Shi Zi Shou

24. Closing stance / Shou Shi

This video shows Master Faye Li Yip performing the Step Simplified Tai Chi by Master Faye is one of the world's highest authority on the routine.

Her great uncle Grand master Li Tan Ji structured the routine, which has now become the most popular and most practised routine in the world. Master Faye is the highest authority on the form outside China.

Her father Professor Li Deyin is the person who promoted the 24 Beijing style tai chi and he is the highest authority in the world on the routine.



	Tai Chi 24-Step Form The 24-Step Form is probably the most widely practised Tai Chi Form. I usually teach the 8-Step and 16-Step before I begin to teach this form. The smaller forms contain most of the moves that are needed. But don't worry, if you join a class that has already completed the smaller forms. We work at a steady pace, usually tackling one step a week. We then continually refine the moves until the Tai Chi technique becomes second nature. Therefore no matter when you join you will not feel that you cannot participate. The video clip below shows Master Tary Yip performing the 24-Step Form. The 24 step simplified Taijiquan consists of 24 representational postures from traditional Yang style Taijiquan, below is a list of the steps within the sequence of the routine in English - Chinese Pronunciations are also given. 1. Opening stance / Qi Shi 2. Part the horse's mane (left & right) / Ye Ma Fen Zong 3. White crane spreads it's wings / Bai He Liang Chi 4. Brush knee, twist steps / Lou Xi Ao Bu 5. Strum the lute / Shou Hui Pi Ba 6. Repulse the monkey (left & right) / Dao Zhuang Gong 7. Grasp the peacock's tail (left) / Zuo Lan Que Wei 8. Grasp the peacock's tail (right) / You Lan Que Wei 9. Single whip / Dan Bian 10. Waving hands like clouds / Yun Shou 11. Single whip / Dan Bian 12. High pat on horse / Gao Tan Ma 13. Right heel kick / You Deng Jiao 14. Double punch to the Ears / Shuang Feng Guan Er 15. Turn round and left heel kick / Zhuang Shen Zuo Deng Jiao 16. Snake creeps down and golden rooster stands on one leg (left) / Zuo Xia Shi Du Li 17. Snake creeps down and golden rooster stands on one leg (right) / You Xia Shi Du Li 18. Fair lady works the shuttles (left & right) / Zuo You Yu Nv Chuan Shuo 19. Needles at the bottom of the sea / Hai Di Zhen 20. Fan through back / Shan Tong Bi 21. Turn around - block, parry and punch / Zhuang Shen Ban Lan Chui 22. Apparent close up / Ru Feng Si Bi 23. Cross hands / Shi Zi Shou 24. Closing stance / Shou Shi This video shows Master Faye Li Yip performing the Step Simplified Tai Chi by Master Faye is one of the world's highest authority on the routine. Her great uncle Grand master Li Tan Ji structured the routine, which has now become the most popular and most practised routine in the world. Master Faye is the highest authority on the form outside China. Her father Professor Li Deyin is the person who promoted the 24 Beijing style tai chi and he is the highest authority in the world on the routine.	Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Twitter Professional Associations
*Disclaimer -* The therapies and services on this website are not offered as a cure or as a substitute for medical or psychological diagnosis and treatment. The information provided on this website, expressed or implied, is for the purposes of information only; it is not given as medical advice. If you have a health problem, health question or medical emergency you are advised to consult your doctor.