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T`ai Chi Chuan (supreme ultimate boxing as the Yang family refined it), appears as a slow moving series of postures, played by the body and limbs and eventually using swords.  The playing of the form is underpinned  with mindful concentration and breath control.

The practice develops a calm mind, a supple body, strength in the lower limbs, with better balance.  Though used primarily for stress relief, the art works on many other levels.  Its basis in Chinese traditional medicine is believed to affect beneficially the organs and systems of the body, to maintain health and longevity.  From its Taoist philosophy comes a basis for spiritual development.  It is also a deceptively powerful martial art.

Students commence to learn the first section of the long Yang form and may go on the learn the entire sequence.  If required, applications of the martial moves, and the practice of push hands (a sort of compromised sparing based on sensitivity), can be practiced.

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Fu Zhongwen Yang-style Form Part 1 

Fu Zhongwen