The Styles

Taiji Quan has Many Styles & Schools

5/6 Major Styles and other small fractions

The Most Popular:

1 陈 Chan –The oldest form (more vigor)

2 杨 Yang –The later modified form (more fluid, linear extension)

3 吴 Wu – Smaller frame/stance (小架）

(upper body slanting slightly forward)

4 孙 Sun – More obvious open and close movements （开合太极）

5 武 Wu – Each arm/hand minding each half of the body

（两手各管半边身）

6 和 He