Wudang Mountain

Sanfeng Style 18 Movement Tai Ji Quan

Ongoing Drop-In Classes:

In this on-going, drop-in based class, students will be guided through collective qigong warm-ups and Tai Chi stance training that promotes deep relaxation, whole body circulation, and a strong foundation for learning and practicing Tai Chi. Students will then have the opportunity to learn and memorize the 18 Movement SanFeng Style Tai Chi routine. This routine takes just 3.5 minutes to practice, but at least 6-8 weeks to memorize with weekly attendance, and daily self-practice at home. After warm-ups and group practice, Greg will circulate amongst students to keep them learning the next movement in the routine for where they are currently at. Learning Tai Chi in a drop-in format requires some initiative to learn a movement and practice it on your own for a few minutes during class, while the teacher circulates to keep everyone learning the next move for where they are at. This encourages self-study and memorization of the movements, so you can practice regularly at home, and continue progressing each class. 


Back View

Front View

Movement Name List

     0.   Supreme Emptiness Posture - Wu Ji Shi /  Preparatory Posture - Yu Bei Shi

  1. Beginning - Qi Shi

  2. Step Backward to Ward Off - Tui Bu Peng Shi

  3. Grasp the Bird’s Tail - Lan Que Wei

  4. Single Whip - Dan Bian & Straight Single Whip - Zheng Dan Bian

  5. Raise Hands and Step Up - Ti Shou Shang Shi

  6. Brush Left Knee, Bent Leg Step - Zuo Luo Xi Ya Bu

  7. Part the Wild Horse’s Mane (2x) - Ye Ma Fen Zong

  8. Fair Maiden Works at the Shuttle (3x) - Yu Nu Chuan Suo

  9. Cloud Hands - Yun Shou

  10.   Single Whip - Dan Bian

  11.  White Snake Pushing Down - Bai She Xia Shi

  12.   Seven Star Forward Step - Shang Bu Qi Xing

  13.   Beat the Tiger Left and Right - Zuo You Da Hu Shi

  14.   Stand on One Leg - Du Li Shi

  15.   Step, Parry and Punch - Shang Bu Ban Lan Chui

  16.   Appearing to Close Off - Ru Feng Si Bi

  17.   Crossing Hands - Shi Zi Shou

  18.   Carry the Tiger Back to the Mountain - Bao Hu Gui Shan

  Finishing/Closing - Shou Shi