In 1956, the Chinese Sports Committee developed a simplified version of Tai Chi Chuan based primarily on the Yang style. This simplified form is a series of 24 forms that can be performed in about five or six minutes. It was designed as an easily learned series of movements that could be used by anyone to improve their health. Today, the 24 Forms are played by Tai Chi Chuan enthusiasts throughout the world. In 2008, the 24 simplified forms will be demonstrated in the openning of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games by a group of 2008 people.

In 1957, the Chinese Sports Committee developed a simplified version of Tai Chi Sword based primarily on the Yang style. This simplified form is a series of 32 sword forms that can be performed in about three or five minutes. It was designed as an easily learned series of movements that could be used by anyone to improve their health.

The teaching and learning DVDs of Tai Chi Hand and Sword forms are available upon request:

Cheng Zhao, Ph.D
Email: taichi.cheng@gmail.com

To have a look of a few tai chi pictures, visit my blog at:
tai-chi-sword.blogspot.com/
tai-chi-for-health.blogspot.com/