Simplified Tai Chi 24 form demo (YMAA Taijiquan) Yang style by Liang, Shou-Yu

Demonstration DVD available: ymaa.com/publishing/internal/t...
In 1956, the Simplified (or 24 Posture) Taijiquan was compiled by the Chinese Sports Commission. Tremendous efforts were put into promoting Taijiquan. The 24 Posture Taijiquan was derived from the traditional Yang Style Taijiquan long form. It was the result of many Taijiquan masters working towards standardizing and simplifying Taijiquan, for use as a health promoting exercise. Many of the more complicated and repeated movements were deleted from the long form for ease of learning and practicing. The sequence starts off with very simple movements and gradually becomes more complicated. Even though the 24 Posture Taijiquan sequence is a simplified version of the long form, it is still a "traditional" sequence with the original martial applications in every movement.
It consists of 20 different postures from the Yang Style Long Sequence. Three of the postures are done on both left and right sides, and one of the postures repeats itself, making a total of 24 postures. Because this sequence is based on Yang Style Taijiquan, the training guidelines and principles of Simplified Taijiquan follow the characteristic "flavor" of the Yang Style. The entire Simplified Taijiquan sequence should be performed at an even pace with no abrupt changes in the transition, and following the guidelines and principles outlined in the Detail sections of this DVD and in the textbook 'Tai Chi Chuan'.
The instructions are presented with as much relevant information as possible in the Detail Section. For beginners, there may be too many details to assimilate at one time. In classroom instruction, the instructor often tells students to only pay attention to one or two aspects of the sequence at a time. As students get better at the primary aspects of the sequence, the teacher will then introduce more aspects of the movements to the students. As you learn from this video, it is recommended that you do the same - focus on one aspect at a time. When you begin to learn the postures, don't be overly concerned with coordinating your breathing with the movements. Once your movements are smooth, then start to pay attention to your breathing. Study the detailed guidelines and principles and try to incorporate them into the entire sequence.
Liang, Shou-Yu was born on June 28, 1943 in the city of Chongqian, Sichuan Province, China. When he was six he began his training in Qigong, the art of breathing and internal energy control, under the tutelage of his renowned grandfather, the late Liang, Zhi-Xiang. Mr. Liang was taught the esoteric skills of the Emei Mountain sect, including Da Peng Qigong. When he was eight, his grandfather made special arrangements for him to begin training Emei Wushu (martial arts).
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[@liveride59]

Thank you. In addition to the excellent demonstration, film quality and pace, I appreciate the naming of each form.

[@DaisyLewis-fr7tb]

I learned this form in 1998, I love practicing it. It reminds of those precious years.

[@AC38346]

Thank you. This is very helpful and so beautifully executed. The footwork is particularly clear to see.

[@Gramsred33]

It is tremendously relaxing just to watch him. What grace and elegant movement. I will be saving this as a favorite. Thks.

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

Yes! Grandmaster Liang's form is incredible. Now his daughter Helen is teaching as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmHbYqt_nsmcirs

[@johnemmons9087]

Master Liang is incredible. I certainly miss sitting in that studio and being taught by enlightened men and women.

[@mcampog.3939]

Estoy muy feliz y agradecido con usted Sr. Liang por todo el beneficio que ha significado este libro.

[@thomaswinn1937]

Very nice performance of this important Taijiquan form. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@user-ji7qw3lk6j]

演式凝神貫往，動作穩重而綿綿不斷，旋轉上下一起呵成。很好！

[@kimmersxa]

wow. he's amazing. thank you for posting this. watching this is inspiring. I hope to one day make it look half as easy as he looks when he's doing tai chi.

[@MartinJutras]

It's been a year since your comment, how's your form?

[@caulins3000]

Magnífico, saudade. Pratiquei por 4 anos e infelizmente parei por não concordar com alguns procedimentos gerados no grupo que praticava. Perdi minha apostila de movimentos e desejo retomar o mais rápido possível mesmo sozinha. Praticava Lian gong para aquecer e após essa de 24 movimentos. E já estava bem mesmo, era muito dedicada. Agora retomar. Amei este vídeo.

[@brucebaldwin2217]

Thanks so much for this great film, I work with it very week!

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

+Bruce Baldwin Glad to hear. If you want step by step instruction of this form, check out www.amazon.com/Simplified-Tai-Chi-Beginners-Helen/dp/B0176SAQIY

[@PelczarTomasz]

I'm gonna learn this and this is pure, real cool pleasure ...

[@davidritchie2440]

Very smooth, nice demo by Master Laing.

[@jillb5925]

Thank you so much for this superb lesson in 24 form. It all was easier to follow than any other You Tube I have watched whilst trying to learn - amazing style - such control and elegance.

[@user-ji7qw3lk6j]

演式凝神貫注，動作穩重流暢而綿綿不斷，旋轉上下一起呵我，很好！。

[@wilmam4869]

Grazie Maestro magnifici movimenti. Mi e' servito tantissimo, molto molto bravo.

[@adamng5338]

Immense skill and grace! I have not seen such fluidity in other Yang practitioners in my area!

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

Yes! Grandmaster Liang in Vancouver is amazingly graceful.

[@user-ox1sp1rg9e]

Such graceful control

[@josej.3921]

This gentleman is the most elegant Tai-Chi-Chuan exponent I ever saw. Poetry in motion.

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

+José J. Very nice, thank you.

[@tomcarol7546]

Beautiful

[@enriquevazquez9166]

Great teacher, Great form

[@luciabarth1750]

Parabéns pela leveza de movimentos e pra ajudar ainda está disponível os passos a passo ilustrado Achei maravilhoso , pois facilita muito visualizando a sequência dos movimentos . Vi que tem algumas pessoas criticando , mas eu acho que devemos focar em um mestre só , se ficarmos buscando em vários vídeos sempre haverá alguma coisa diferente Parabéns ao mestre que se dispôs a fazer o vídeo e mostrar essa arte linda

[@emperormegaman3856]

His movement are so fluids

[@larslarsen98]

THANK YOU ,VERY NICE

[@philiptruitt]

Thank you!!

[@leroyng]

Superb movement

[@recklessroges]

A wonderful demonstration! I find my left hand turns palm out/forward during single-whip, but other than that these are the movements that I teach. Thank you.

[@peacebe2u480]

+Reckless Roges There are many variations in this performance... his knee bends faster than his hand as in brushing the knee and push motion. Normally it is done at the same time, meaning both hands and knee must finish at the same time. Waving hands like clouds... the feet usually stand 8 inches (or a foot) apart at all time perpendicularly to the ground, not pigeon-toes like. Of course, *we do not do the sequence with martial arts application* in mind, yes?! :-) Do you feel the taichi *flavor* throughout his performance? _I am not implying the Yang family;s taichi flavor_. I think the choice music is ...sigh.. Yes, it is from the ancient dynasty kind of music but there are better music melodies from Korean Temple Flutes melody or Erhu instrument that can blend in with the breathing portion of the movements. I think the music was added afterwards. The music was used as an additional entertainment value for viewers. I watched it several times, and still I felt empty and void. I do not feel the calmness, the gentle fluid motion that usually exist while executing the taichi sequence. Do you think that by knowing his status as a grand master in taichi, the viewers immediately think and assume he must be a great performer? People are usually influence with bias after knowing a person;s status, yes? :-) Just my lousy two-cents worth of view points :-)

[@ias3493]

Thanks

[@hongyuliang]

有相当功力，但与完美相比，有值得改善之处。

[@martineyeo7491]

Just realized this is Helen Liang's father! Beautiful demonstration.

[@user-rj4us7le4k]

احسنت يابطل نشكرك عل هذا الاستعراض الله ايحفظك

[@huntercovington7460]

i bought a book today that teaches this form, but reading the text and seeing the pictures vs seeing it done... wow. i wish i had someone to teach me

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

Most places do not have a qualified teacher within 100 miles. That's why instructional videos from real masters are so invaluable. I recommend: www.amazon.com/Simplified-Tai-Chi-Beginners-Form/dp/B0176SAQIY

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

Head's up, lovers of the 24 form...a new video by Grandmaster Liang's daughter is coming soon.

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

+YMAA kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJvaYpKun7N-qas

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

+YMAA NEW Tai Chi 24 DVD now available: www.amazon.com/dp/B0176SAQIY/

[@ACTSVERSE]

He's been executing that for decades.

[@josephcantu3997]

Who does that music?

[@komin9057]

Think u .

[@caulins3000]

Tai chi de leque e espadas são lindos.

[@jamesellis9392]

As much as enjoyed the smooth demonstration, I became just as captivated by the music used in the video. Can you tell me what/who it is, please?

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

Sorry, that is music we imported from Taiwan that is no longer available.

[@rosanamanocchio7340]

Muy bueno

[@i.kanatheeban9400]

SUPPER MASTER

[@jmmgas]

Do you have a posterior view? I think that will make it easier to learn.

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

+Jacqui Marney There is a rear view on the DVD.

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

Step by step instruction by Master Liang's daughter on DVD, our most popular ever! www.amazon.com/Simplified-Tai-Chi-Beginners-BESTSELLER/dp/B0176SAQIY

[@jirenuniverse116]

My exam this week for Taichi subject

[@eileenstelmark4781]

I want to learn.

[@rockhard2654]

anybody who thinks tai chi is not an effective martial art should take a swing at this guy

[@lynnferr1933]

"a swing at this guy" .... and there goes relaxing :)

[@RokwellBeatz]

Im confused about the yang style 24. If I'm learning this style via video tutorial until I can find the proper instructor, how do I tell the difference between the 108 set long form vs. the 24 set short?I want to learn the most popular one in China. Thanks for posting this.

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

Hi, the 24-form is based on Yang-style, but the order of movements is very different. If you want to learn the 24-form, then just make sure it looks exactly like the form above to get it right.

[@peacebe2u480]

+RokwellBeatz This simplified version of 24 form *based on* Yang style... but you should not call it Yang style 24 form. The original Yang family would protest if you use the name *yang* in this short version. Yang style is done differently than this short form. This is called a bastardized version.

[@grasshopper01031967]

This is a kind of rude name for the Beijing form. I never heard anyone using it before I read your comment.When it comes to the execution, or interpretation of the 24 forms, there are many masters with different teachings.

[@ingridacevedo6218]

estoy loca ? o es el video porque estoy mirando un resplandor amarillo :?

[@ericpelletier6722]

I'VE BEEN TOLD BY BOTH MY MASTERS AND STILL HAVE WHAT IS CALLED POETICAL GRACEFUL MOVEMENTS... TAI-CHI YEUNG STYLE, OF WHITE DRAGON STYLE.ERIC LYLE PELLETIER

[@buxtehude123]

This is not instruction. This is demonstration.

[@rudhrascosmos8462]

Did he off candle 🕯️ light ,,,?

[@cjtovar291]

😊

[@yanchan4897]

3 mistakes: 1) 野馬分鬃及单边，左弓步做錯； 2) 倒卷肱，后退時，兩腳踏在一直线上；3) 搅雀尾，挤及按，手势做错。还有几点，參考李德印或吴阿敏示范。

[@chrisrushlau]

Ha, ha, ha!

[@fabianotrarbach1383]

Hello, could you send me a contact from the school, please?

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

Tai Chi 48 form video by Helen Liang: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3mxh6udabuqsMU

[@Invertedspearofheavenfromohio]

My mom saved and it saved in this video is very comes 💀

[@rudhrascosmos8462]

Nalla thuukam varuthu pa itha pathathum, Daily night paaklam polaiye,,,,🥱

[@oliverasvjetlosak4587]

Zelim da naucim.Ali ne znam gde?

[@user-ox1sp1rg9e]

Search graceful control

[@spencernelson33]

Certainly relaxing but some of these movements , such as his single whip, have zero martial application. I think you can have both in being grounded in principles, as tai chi chuan was a fighting art, and still use the practice for health purposes.

[@claudioplatz7363]

02:37 01:14 04:28

[@Tai-Chi-Lifestyle]

Great demo but I have a few comments. The taiji theory states that the tai chi movements should not have a beginning or ending which would mean that you cannot distinguish the individual moves within the 24 form. But within this demo you clearly can identify them which doesn't seem correct. I also noticed that body slightly moves upwards/downwards when he moves which shouldn't be the case. I also believe the snake creeps down move the upper body should be upright and not leaned forward. Saying this it is very beautiful to watch and certainly much better than I will ever be able to do.

[@rozniyusof2859]

I think for the purpose of teaching, keeping the separate moves identifiable is a good thing. Makes it easier for watchers to learn. For regular practice, yes the moves should blend into each other.

[@mariobalbis]

Come mai il Tai Chi che pratichiamo noi in Italia è molto diverso da questo??? Eppure è sempre stile Yang del Maestro Chang federazione F.E.I.k

[@lamdung7918]

What are you doing? Hand to high. Not the same time with foot. And also you two feet does not balance.

[@qigongacademyrichard1791]

Thanks for the posting. In my research I have found no evidence that the 24 style form, also known as the Beijing Style 24 Taiji set, is a by product of the Yang Style Taiji. The Yang family does not recognize it as part of their lineage. It is a wonderful beginners form to learn, I just hope we can clarify its history. When the 24 form was created, a number of 108 long forms were practiced. This form was created to Incorporated all the styles of Taiji, not just the Yang Style. Remember, the People's Republic of China had no intention of supporting a Family clan when this routine was created. That would have shown preference to one style over another.

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

+Qigong Academy Richard Thank you for replying. Grandmaster Liang Shou-Yu was in China as a student and then a teacher at the time the 24 form was created. This form was created FROM the Yang 108 form, but not by the Yang family. The 24 form was created by a group of masters sponsored by the government to promote tai chi to a wider audience. Since then, the 24 form has become the most popular in the world, because it is still traiditonal in that each movment has a martial application, but it is not so difficult like the 108 form for beginners.

[@chrisrushlau]

What you see here is a lack of exaggeration. Most of what we see on KZbin is some sort of religious ceremony to an insane God. As proof, he seems to be enjoying himself. As someone down below said, don't challenge this guy to a fight.

[@sopondas9533]

🙏💯🌹👎🏿

[@arthurrogers2289]

You need teacher . Video no good

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

Most people do not have a qualified teacher within 100 miles anywhere on Earth. That's why we make videos with correct information from qualified masters = good.

[@shireenhendricks2194]

Beautiful