Tai Chi 10 Step Form

Opening Position:

Stand in Wuji, feet together. Step the left leg out to shoulder width. Float both arms up to shoulder height. Lower the arms to waist level and bend knees gently.

Repulse the Monkey:

Prepare · Push & draw back · Change sides

Turn right and bring the right hand to the back corner. Rotate hands palms up, then push the right hand forward while the left hand pulls back. Repeat on the left side.

Brush Knee and Push:

Extend the right arm forward and place the left hand in front of the right shoulder. Step the left foot to the left in Bow stance. Brush the left knee with the left hand and push with the right hand. Repeat on the right side.

Part the Wild Horse’s Mane:

Hold the Qi ball with the right hand on top. Step left with left foot. Shift to Bow stance and extend left arm (palm up) in front and right hand (palm down) at hip level.

Cloud Hands:

3 steps left · 3 steps right

Raise the left arm and lower right. Turn left and step in the right foot to left foot. Raise right hand and lower left. Turn right and step out left foot. Repeat actions with two more steps to the left and 3 steps to the right.

Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg:

Standing on the left foot, raise the right arm in front with the right leg. Knee is bent and foot tucked. Right hand is in push palm position and the elbow in line with the knee. Repeat on the left side.

Kick with Right / Left Heel:

Standing on the left foot, cross arms (right on bottom) and raise arms in front with right leg and knee bent. Open arms to corners and kick right leg (directly under right arm). Step down and repeat on the left side.

Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail:

Ward off → Roll back → Press → Push

Turn right and hold the Qi ball. Shift forward and ward off to the right. Shift back and roll back to the left side. Shift forward and press to the front. Shift back and draw hands in. Push to the front in Bow stance. Repeat on the left side.

Cross Hands:

Shift back and turn to the front right corner opening arms wider. Lean forward slightly in Bow stance and cross hands (right on bottom). Lift body up with arms in front. Turn to center and step in right foot to shoulder width.

Closing Position:

Extend arms in front at shoulder height/width. Lower arms down in front and extend legs. Step left foot to right and center weight.