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Tai Chi Short Form ​2025/26
(The Dr. Chi version of the Cheng Man Ching Form)

The Tai Chi Form is at the heart of the movement practice that is Tai Chi.
It's where you release unwanted tensions, develop strength in your legs and flexibility in your body.
You learn to move with poise, grace and balance; you learn about body alignment and frame extension; postural integration and whole body energy; how to relax and release unwanted tensions; how to use minimum effort for maximum efficiency; how to bring your body and your mind together.


In-Person Classes for learning Short Form:

Moretonhampstead Tuesday Mornings: details here
Manaton Friday Mornings: details here
 
Online:
Deepen your learning of the Tai Chi Short Form:


Starting Monday 8th September 2025 through to 30 March 2026
Zoom sessions with full access to recordings, for ever.

Sept '24 to July '25 saw the Step by Step Short Form sequence.
 For '25 to '26 I am offering a section by section approach.
​Each week we will run through the complete Short Form
at the beginning and last part of each class.
In between we will take a deeper look at a particular section
and get a deeper feel for the moves in that section.
You can join for each five or six week learning period or just ​drop in on the sessions you choose.
You can see the schedule below.

You're welcome to join as a newcomer to learning the Form
but I highly recommend you obtaining the other available resources
​ie digital video and/or book to help you put the sequence together:


 Tai Chi with Angus Clark teaches you the complete Short Form
as a stream or download from Vimeo on Demand. 
​If you would prefer a DVD then please email Angus

Angus's book Illustrated Elements of Tai Chi covers the Short Form and is available
from the publications page
MONDAY EVENINGS - DEEPEN YOUR LEARNING OF THE TAI CHI SHORT FORM ONLINE
​(The Dr. Chi version of the Cheng Man Ching Short Form)

6.00 - 6.50pm UK time
A great opportunity for deepening your learning of the Short Form.
Drop in for a particular section or join for the full set. 
£8 / session

£30 for block of 5 consecutive weeks
£36 for block of 6 consecutive weeks
​

2025
6 SESSIONS: 8 September - 13 October
6 SESSIONS: 10 November - 15 December

2026

5 SESSIONS: 12 January - 9 February 
6 SESSIONS: 23 February -  30 March

Short Form Online - Schedule 2025-26

Short Form Sections 1 + 2
6 Classes 8 Sept - 13 October

#1 Attention, Preparation and Beginning (Free Introductory session)
#2 Ward Off Left
#3 Ward Off Right
#4 Rollback; Press; Push
#5 Single Whip

Short Form Section 2
#6 Lifting Hands; Shoulder Stroke
#7 White Crane Spreads Wings
#8 Brush Left Knee and Push  ** Key Move
#9 Play Guitar; Brush Left Knee and Push
#10 Punch (Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Intercept and Punch)
#11 Withdraw and Push; Crossing Hands
#12 Embrace Tiger Return to Mountain
#13 Rollback; Press; Push; Diagonal Single Whip

Short Form Sections 3 + 4
​6 Classes 10 Nov - 15 Dec

#14 Fist By The Elbow
#15 Step Back to Repulse Monkey  ** Key Move
#16 Diagonal Flying
#17 Waving Hands in Clouds  ** Key Move
#18 Single Whip
Short Form Section 4
#19 Squatting Single Whip (Snake Creeps Down); 
                                 Golden Pheasant Stands On One Leg
#20 Separate Feet

2026
Short Form Section 4 Continued
5 Classes 12 January - 9 Feb

#21 Brush Left Knee and Push;
                                 Looking For Needles At The Bottom Of The Sea;
                                 Iron Fan Spreads Open
#22 Turn Chop And Push
#23 Bring Down; Punch
#24 KickWith Right Heel; Brush Right Knee And Push
#25 Punch Downwards
#26 Ward Off Right; Rollback; Press; Push; Single Whip

Short Form Sections 5 + 6
6 Classes 23 Feb - 30 March

#27 Fair Lady Weaves The Shuttles Part 1
#28 Fair Lady Weaves The Shuttles Part 2
                                Ward Off Left; Ward Off Right; Rollback; Press; Push; Single Whip

Short Form Section 6

#29 Squatting Single Whip; Step Forward To The Seven Stars
                                Step Back To Ride Tiger
#30 Turn And Sweep Lotus
#31 Bend Bow To Shoot Tiger 
#32 Punch; Withdraw And Push; Crossing Hands
#33 Completion
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