Section 2 of the Long Form
Incorrect, the front knee collapses inward.
Correct, the front knee is aligned over the foot. Note: collapsing in of the knee commonly also happens on the rear leg.
Incorrect, the feet are too in-line.
Correct, the feet are shoulder width apart.
Incorrect, hip displaced to the side.
Incorrect, hip displaced to the side.
Correct, hip is in alligned
Incorrect, over-reaching.
Incorrect, pelvis tilted back.
Correct, lower back is relaxed, pelvis tilted forward, tail bone points down toward the ground, Huyunin (perineum) points down toward the ground
Incorrect, hip displaced to the side.
Correct, hip is in line.
Incorrect, the shoulders should be relaxed, and the arms more open.
Incorrect, the shoulder is forced back and not relaxed.
Incorrect, the shoulders are up and not relaxed.
Correct, shoulders are down and relaxed. There is no need to overly stretch the arm behind the body.
Incorrect, the joints of the hand are closed.
Correct, the fingers and thumb are opened out and the Ch'i can extend all the way to the finger tips.
Section 3 of the Long Form
Tai Chi Yang Style 24 Short Form
Tai Chi 8 Form, front view and back view
Tai Chi Mixed Styles 48 Form