Tai Chi Student Resources

Demonstration Video

Performed by Chris Marshall, Xie Bingcan and Fu Zhongwen

The Form and Postures of Yang Style Taijiquan

View a complete list of postures in English and Chinese.

Introducing the Steelyard Tai Chi Short Forms

Tai Chi Theory, History and Principles

Browse the Tai Chi dictionary.

Read selections from the “Tai Chi Classics.”

Learn the history of Tai Chi in English.

Community Discussion Forums

Private Facebook discussion group for Shoreline Tai Chi weekly students

Public Facebook discussion group for Shoreline Tai Chi event participants

Public Discord for all friends of Shoreline Tai Chi

Student Newsletter

Read previous issues.

Sign up now for lessons and advice by email.

Paid Video Content

See our list of videos for purchase.

Class Shirts and Shoes

Available in every size and color. Shipped directly by Amazon.

Indoor cotton-sole (not rubber sole) practice slippers.

Outdoor Tai Chi shoes by Xero.

The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan

Yang Chengfu’s classic book contains a photo of each posture, and brief descriptions of the transitional movements between these postures.

Training Equipment

Competition Rules

Push Hands Competition Rules

2019 IWUF Rules and Judging Methods

IWUF sections relevant to Yang style Tai Chi include:

• Taijiquan, Taijijian Competition Attire Types & Specifications
• Optional Taijiquan, Taijijian Routine Content Requirements
• Taijiquan & Taijijian technique categories, deduction content and deduction codes