There are five traditional schools or styles of Tai Chi Chuan: Yang Tai Chi Chuan, Wu Tai Chi Chuan, Chen Tai Chi Chuan, Sun Tai Chi Chuan, Wu/Hao Tai Chi Chuan.
Some areas of Tai Chi Chuan movements avaliation are:
Form and Spirit - Includes proper execution of movements and techniques. Good form and appearance. Good eye focus and the ability to covey spirit and intent of movement.
Relaxed firmness - Conveying a sense of sinkage and rooting. Movements are relaxed but without weakness. Ease of motion without tension throughout.
Coordination - Proper coordination of hands, eyes, body, waist/hip and stances. Movements are completed in sync and in total unison.
Nimbleness - Quickness and sureness of steps and stances. Ability to shift weight and change direction at will. Good balance throughout with no hesitation in movements.
The routine above is the 37 posture Yang Tai Chi Chuan form developed and performed by Chen Man Ching. Chen Man Ching was a student of Yang Chengfu "Sifu". Chiu Ping Lok (Fei Hok Phai Kung Fu & Tai Chi Chuan - Brazil) learned this Yang Tai Chi Chuan routine in New York (USA) with "Sifu" Chen Man Ching. The traditional Yang Tai Chi Chuan routine practiced at Fei Hok Phai is very very similar to this one, with just a few more movements.
I am teaching this Tai Chi Chuan routine (and others Tai Chi Chuan techniques) in Cork City, Ireland.
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