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The Chen style is more difficult to learn and to perfect except for people who have Chen as their last name. (or Chuck)

Stance low.
Pacing varies.
Twists and turns to store energy.
Slower phases accumulate energy, then
Explode into power moves.

Chen style is characterized by a deeper stance, by circles and twists, and by varied pacing. The hand form has the index fingers of each hand extended at an angle from the plane of the hand, and the thumb touching the side of the hand gently. Pacing varies from almost a standstill to explosive power moves. Lulls and crescendos.

Fingers are held together loosely
Index finger sticks out with the thumb touching its side
Knuckles bend backward by lifting all fingers up
Wrist is relaxed

Fists are not clenched tight, fingers touching center of palm
Thumb held lightly over the fingers
Wrist relaxed

Hooks are held loosely with thumb touching the first section of the index finger
The other three fingers should be touching the palm just beneath the thumb
Hook should bend slightly on the wrist

Bow stance, the back foot is at 45 degrees
Front knee bent and back knee bending a little less
Front toes pointed to the front and inward slightly
Keep most of the weight on the front leg
Heels comfortably apart with body upright

Simplified Chen Style Tai Chi Set

1. Preparing Form
2. Buddha's Warrior Pounds Mortar
3 .Lazy about Tying Coat
4. White Crane Spreads its Wings
5. Hook and Right Palm Strikes
6. Knee lift Double Palm Push
7. Wade Forward, Palm Strike to Both Sides
8. Fist of Covering Hand & Arm
9. Double Push Hand
10. Punch At Elbow
11. Three Steps Back
12. Change Palms Three Times
13. Part the Wild Horse's Mane
14. Standing on One Leg
15. Double Palm Push to The Right Side
16. Single Whip
17. Cloud Hands
18. High Pat On Horse

19. Kick with Right & Left Leg
20. Kick With Right Heel
21. Lean With Back, Elbow Strike
22. Green Dragon Goes Out of Water
23. Monkey Offering Fruit
24. Palm Push to The Left
25. Single Whip
26. Double Leg Stump
27. Jump Turn and Palm Strike
28. Back Fist Strike
29. The Dragon On the Ground, Drop Stance
30. Step Forward With 7 Stars, Cross Block
31. Step Back and Mount The Tiger
32. Turn Body and Wave Lotus Kick
33. Cannon Fist
34. Buddha's Warrior Pounds Mortar
35. Closing Form

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*The* Chen style is more difficult to learn and to perfect except for people who have Chen as their last name. (or Chuck)
	Stance low. Pacing varies. Twists and turns to store energy. Slower phases accumulate energy, then Explode into power moves.
	Chen style is characterized by a deeper stance, by circles and twists, and by varied pacing. The hand form has the index fingers of each hand extended at an angle from the plane of the hand, and the thumb touching the side of the hand gently. Pacing varies from almost a standstill to explosive power moves. Lulls and crescendos.

	Fingers are held together loosely Index finger sticks out with the thumb touching its side Knuckles bend backward by lifting all fingers up Wrist is relaxed
	Fists are not clenched tight, fingers touching center of palm Thumb held lightly over the fingers Wrist relaxed
	Hooks are held loosely with thumb touching the first section of the index finger The other three fingers should be touching the palm just beneath the thumb Hook should bend slightly on the wrist
	Bow stance, the back foot is at 45 degrees Front knee bent and back knee bending a little less Front toes pointed to the front and inward slightly Keep most of the weight on the front leg Heels comfortably apart with body upright