Taekwondo Tai Chi Eight Chapters

Tai Chi Chapter One: 18 Movements

It has the meaning of "do" in Bagua. Qian means the origin of all things in the universe. In other words, Tai Chi Chapter 1 can be considered the root of Taekwondo moves. Most of the compositions use the forward bending standing posture, so that beginners can fully gain practice. The only techniques used are straight punches in the middle, blocks in the lower sections, catches in the middle, upper moves and front kicks.

1. ←Step forward, guard, and punch (once each time on the left and right)

2. ↑Lunge, guard, and punch

3. → Step forward, guard with outer wrists, and punch (once each time on the left and right)

Four. ↑Lunge, guard with fists

Five. ←Step forward, guard with the head, and kick forward. , right fist (once each time for the left and right)

6. ↓ (left hand and left foot) lunge to defend, cross lunge to the right fist

Tai Chi Chapter 2: 18 movements

It has the meaning of "redeeming" in Bagua. Dui means inner strength and outer softness. Therefore, although the moves in Chapter 2 of Tai Chi appear to be soft, they can launch strong attacks at any time. It consists of techniques such as lower block, middle straight punch, front kick, and upper catch.

1. ← Step forward to guard, lunge and punch (once each time on the left and right)

2. ↑ Step forward and guard twice with the outside of the wrist

3. ← Step forward and guard, kick forward, lunge and punch (once each time on the left and right)

4. ↑ Step forward and guard twice with the head

5. → Step forward and guard with the outside of the wrist (once each time for the left and right)

6. ↓ Step forward with the guard down, kick forward, and punch forward

7. ↓ Kick forward, punch forward, and punch forward Kicks, punches

Tai Chi Three Chapters: 20 Movements

It has the meaning of "leave" in Bagua. Li means hot and bright like fire. Therefore, the movements in the three chapters of Tai Chi are full of vitality. It consists of a variety of techniques such as lower block, front kick, straight punch, hand knife attack, and hand knife catch.

The moves in this chapter are used to develop the foundation of center of gravity movement. At the same time, since its hand, foot and body movements are performed in sequence, it can also be used to cultivate agility when switching from defense to attack.

1. ← Step forward to guard, kick forward, lunge and punch twice (once for each left and right)

2. ↑ Step forward and chop twice with the knife inside

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Three, ← Three or seven steps, one-handed knife side defense, straddling lunge and forward fist (once each time on the left and right)

Four, ↑ Step forward, guard twice outside the wrist and inside

5. → Without moving the right foot, turn back to one (step forward to guard, kick forward, lunge and punch twice, one on each side)

6. ↓ Step forward and lower Guard, punch (repeat once)

7. ↓ Step forward and kick, lower guard, punch. (Repeat once)

Tai Chi Four Chapter: 20 Movements

It has the meaning of "shock" in Bagua. Zhen means to be awe-inspiring, majestic, and intimidating.

The moves in this chapter start with the practice of receiving moves with a hand knife, attacking with a hand knife, and penetrating the hand, etc., and then move on to more difficult techniques such as receiving moves in the middle and side kicks. This is especially true for outside catches in the mid-section. Since the movement is difficult, more attention should be paid during practice. The same is true for side kicking techniques. You should keep your center of gravity on the line of action, and be careful to avoid slipping due to excessive force.

1. ← Use the three-seven-step two-handed knife to defend the chest, lunge to attack with the hand knife (once each time on the left and right)

2. ↑ Lunge to use the two-handed knife to slash inside, and kick forward , forward punch, two side kicks, three-seven steps to defend the chest with two-handed swords (front foot does not move, turn to the side),

3. → Three-seven steps, single outer wrist side defense, front kick, outer wrist Internal defense (once for each left and right)

Four. ↓ Lunge with a two-handed knife and slash internally, kick forward, and reverse punch

Five. → Turn left and step forward to defend internally with the outer wrist, forward Fist (once for left and right)

6. ↓ Turn left and lunge with outer wrist to guard, and punch twice. (Repeat once)

Five Chapters of Tai Chi: 20 Movements

It has the meaning of "Xun" in Bagua. Xun means wind. Wind is divided into light breeze and strong wind.

A gentle breeze represents tranquility, while a strong breeze represents power.

The moves in the five chapters of Tai Chi have this meaning. Although the martial arts performance seems monotonous and solemn, it gradually becomes more powerful in the second half. Techniques such as hammer and elbow strikes also began to appear.

1. ← Lunge to defend, soft fist attack (once each time on the left and right)

2. ↑ Lunge with outside wrist, guard twice with inside, front kick, reverse punch, outside wrist Internal defense (repeat once), lunge and reverse fist

3. → Three-seven-step one-handed sword defense in front of the chest, straddle lunge and elbow attack (once each time on the left and right)

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6. ↓ Lunge to defend, outer wrist to defend, forward kick, sliding step and reverse punch.

Tai Chi Six Chapters: 19 Movements

It has the meaning of "hump" in Bagua. Hom, it is as soft as water. Therefore, the Six Chapters of Tai Chi are moves performed with soft movements.

Techniques such as receiving moves with the upper part of the hand knife, twisting movements, and roundhouse kicks appear for the first time in this move.

1. ← Lunge to defend, kick forward, and defend with the outer wrist (once each time on the left and right)

2. ↑ Grab with the right hand and spin kick with the sole of the right foot

3. ← Lunge with outer wrist and side defense, right punch, front kick, lunge with right punch (once each for left and right)

4. ↑ Parallel preparation posture

5. ↑ Hold the tiger's mouth with the left hand, spin kick with the sole of the left foot

Six, ← Lunge to defend, kick forward, and defend with the outer wrist (once each time on the left and right)

Seven, ↑ (Left foot Don't move, step back with your right foot) Take three or seven steps, use a two-handed knife to defend your chest twice

8. ↑ (Don't move your left foot, step back with your right foot) Lunge, palm fist, block, and forward punch. (Once on each side)

Tai Chi Seven Chapters: 25 Movements

It has the meaning of "Gen" in Bagua. Gen means mountain, and mountain means stability. Therefore, when practicing this move, you must maintain strong strength and adhere to the rhythm of the movements.

Technically, this move is interspersed with various techniques and is more difficult than the previous moves.

1. ← Tiger step, palm fist to block, forward kick, 37 steps to outside wrist and inside defense (once to the left and right)

2. ↑ 37 steps to block with two-handed swords, 2 times

Three, ← Tiger step, palm fist defense, reverse fist and side attack (once each time on the left and right)

Four, ↑ Overhand posture

Five, ↑ Lunge, inner and outer wrist crossing Defense twice in the middle

6. → Cross your outer wrists and step forward to release, attack with your knees, (tiger step) attack with both upward fists, step back and lunge, cross your outer wrists and defend (once each time on the left and right)

Seven. ↓ Step forward, counter-fist and side attack, hang your legs to attack, and horse-step to elbow attack (repeat once)

Eight. ↓ Horse-step, use one-handed knife to side-defense, and straddle the horse-step to punch

Eight Chapters of Tai Chi: 27 Movements

It has the meaning of "Kun" in Bagua. Kun means the earth and is the source of growth of all things.

This move is the last stage of practice for advanced players, and it is also the first move for advanced players. The so-called upper section means that his technique is mature. In other words, this move is used to organize and review the basic techniques learned in the past. Drills also try to avoid repetitive movements.

1. ↑ Three or seven steps to defend the chest with both outer wrists, lunge to punch, jump forward and kick, lunge to defend with outer wrists, double front fist, cross lunge to punch

Two, → Lung step, half-mountain defense, lunge uppercut (once each for left and right)

Three, ↑ Three or seven steps, two-handed knife chest defense, lunge, right punch, forward kick, back One step, tiger step, palm fist, and down block

Four. ← Tiger step, two-handed swords in front of the chest to defend, kick forward, lunge and punch, tiger step, palm fist, and down block (once each for left and right)

Five , ↓ Three-seven steps to defend with both outer wrists, front kick, jumping forward kick, outer wrists to defend inside, two front fists

6. ← Three-seven steps to defend with one-handed sword in front of the chest, lunge with elbows Attack, counter punch, front punch. (once each time on the left and right)