Wu Style Tai Chi Short Form: Moves 9-15 (3 Practice Sets)

 

This video focuses on mastering moves 9 through 15 of the Wu Style Tai Chi Short Form. This sequence highlights the intricate shoulder strokes and the transition into the iconic "White Crane Spreads Wings."

To help with your muscle memory, this practice session includes three complete sets of the sequence.

Sequence Breakdown

The following moves are covered in this session:

• Move 9: Left Single Shoulder Stroke

• Move 10: Hold the Ball

• Move 11: Back Double Shoulder Stroke

• Move 12: Right Single Shoulder Stroke

• Move 13: Front Double Shoulder Stroke

• Move 14: White Crane Spreads Wings

• Move 15: Squatting Pull Down

Practice Structure

• Set 1: Slow tempo for alignment and form check.

• Set 2: Steady flow, focusing on continuous movement.

• Set 3: Fluid practice at standard speed.

Tip for Practice: Focus on the "Small Frame" characteristics of the Wu style—keep your movements compact and maintain a vertical axis through the spine, especially during the shoulder strokes and the transition into the squatting pull down.