Types of Tai Chi Chuan

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan

Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan is the oldest form of Tai Chi Chuan from which all the other styles are derived. Chen Style is known for its lower stances, silk reeling, jumps, stamps and Fa Jing, encapsulated within a smooth flowing powerful form. Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan is known by the names Lao Jia, old frame, and Xin Jia, new frame, 18 movement, and Cannon Fist all of which are taught within the UKTQF. These forms are beautiful and have clear martial and health benefits working the body in its entirety.

Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan

The origings of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan are traced back to Yang Lu Chan (1800-1873) who went to learn Chen Tai Chi Chuan from Chen Chang Xing in the Chen Jia Valley before retuning to his native town to teach a simplified version of the art that was passed on to his grandson whose teachings were taken as the protocol of the Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan. Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan is recognised for large and relatively simplified movements which along with sponsorship form the Chinese Government have helped to make Yang Style one of the most popular styles of Tai Chi Chuan practised in the world today. 

In 1956, in a bid to improve the health of the Chinese people, the government of the People’s Republic of China further simplified the learning of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan by introducing the simplified 24 step (The 24 Form), which is well recognised and serves as a positive health practice but is often taught without adhering to health and martial principals of Tai Chi Chuan.

Lee Style Tai Chi

Lee Family Tai Chi can be traced back to Ho-Hsieh and was brought to the United Kingdom by Chan Kam Lee who taught Grand Master Chee Soo. Grand Master Chee Soo taught and practiced Lee Family Arts throughout the United Kingdom training some of the best martial artists we have in the UK. His teachings looked at all aspects of Chinese Health and Martial Arts. The Lee Family Tai Chi forms and teachings form the basis for many of the Health and well being practices taught by the UKTQF.

Eight Energies Form Tai Chi Chuan

Eight Energies Form Tai Chi Chuan Form is based on the foundations of the eight key energies: peng, lu, ji, an, leigh, tsai, kao, zhao. These energies are fundamental to the practice and development of any Tai Chi Chuan Form and any Tai Chi Chuan practitioner. This form is short and accessible with a wealth of depth and knowledge to be found in its simplicity, all the principals and concepts that underpin all Tai Chi Chuan and internal martial arts.