The 37 move short form (based on the teachings of Cheng Man Ching) is designed to introduce the basics of Tai Chi and its principles at any level and takes between six months and a year to learn depending on the number of classes attended. This learning curve is divided into various methods of practice. The training is also based on Master Huang Sheng Shyan’s system of Yang-Style Tai Chi, through the teaching of Patrick Kelly, and the form has evolved with the approach to fluidity, dynamics, relaxation and the internal flow of chi/qi through the body which assists the learning process and the integration of taiji. We utilise aspects of Push-Hands, as well as visualization and relaxation.

Our Method:-
1) 1st 6 mths: 5-loosening exercises + “Short Taiji-form”
Two-person-exercise – “Seven-pushes”
Principles:
Accurate – Relaxed – Upright – Stable.
2) 2nd 6 mths: Revision of the “Short Taiji-form” 3 Basic Pushing-hands patterns.
Principles:
Smooth – Continuous – Body Moves as One (hands follow body).

Lifting and Sinking Exercise
step 1
Breathe in lift your awareness to the top of the head, shorten and contract the muscles.
step 2
breathe out, loosen, relax and lengthen the muscles and align and connect to the back foot and increase the pressure.
step 3
sink to the centre by rotating your pelvis, coccyx and sacrum under and forward; bring the pressure to the waist; compress the bones, tendons, ligaments and open the joints; stretch and lengthen the muscles
step 4
release the arrow or send the mind out into the distance, unstretch and shorten the muscles,
a gentle wave passes through the body
step 5
return to the neutral stretching position, sink the qua.