24-Form Tai Chi

Tai Chi builds internal strength and cultivates harmony between mind and body. Its movements are slow, smooth, and continuous—often described as “sailing clouds and flowing water” (行云流水)—promoting proper posture, controlled breathing, and mental clarity.

Choose from Tai Chi basics, 24-Form Tai Chi and Tai chi Kung Fu fan to find the class that suits you and your goals.

Course Information

The 24-Form Tai Chi is a simplified routine. Derived from traditional Yang-style Tai Chi, it consists of 24 continuous and graceful movements that embody the essence of Tai Chi:

  • stillness within motion,
  • softness overcoming strength
  • harmony between body and mind

    Practicing the 24-Form Tai Chi helps improve balance, flexibility, and circulation, while cultivating focus and inner calm. The course emphasizes correct posture, coordinated breathing, and the integration of movement and mindfulness.

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    Course Agenda

    Course contents include:
  • Form 1 Commencing Form（第一式 起势）
  • Form 2 Part Wild Horse’s Mane on Both Sides（第二式 左右野马分鬃）
  • Form 3 White Crane Flashes Its Wings（第三式 白鹤亮翅）
  • Form 4 Brush Knee on Both Sides（第四式 搂膝拗步）
  • Form 5 Strum the Lute（第五式 手挥琵琶）
  • Form 6 Curve Back Arms on Both Sides（第六式 左右倒卷肱）
  • Form 7 Grasp the Bird’s Tail – Left Style（第七式 左揽雀尾）
  • Form 8 Grasp the Bird’s Tail – Right Style（第八式 右揽雀尾）
  • Form 9 Single Whip（第九式 单鞭）
  • Form 10 Wave Hands Like Clouds – Left Style（第十式 云手）
  • Form 11 Single Whip（第十一式 单鞭）
  • Form 12 High Pat on Horse（第十二式 高探马）
  • Form 13 Kick with Right Heel（第十三式 右蹬脚）
  • Form 14 Strike Opponent’s Ears with Both Fists（第十四式 双峰贯耳）
  • Form 15 Turn and Kick with Left Heel（第十五式 转身左蹬脚）
  • Form 16 Push Down and Stand on One Leg – Left Style（第十六式 左下势独立）
  • Form 17 Push Down and Stand on One Leg – Right Style（第十七式 右下势独立）
  • Form 18 Work at Shuttles on Both Sides（第十八式 左右穿梭）
  • Form 19 Needle at Sea Bottom（第十九式 海底针）
  • Form 20 Flash Arm（第二十式 闪通臂）
  • Form 21 Turn to Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch（第二十一式 转身搬拦捶）
  • Form 22 Apparent Close - up（第二十二式 如封似闭）
  • Form 23 Cross Hands（第二十三式 十字手）
  • Form 24 Closing Form（第二十四式 收势)

    Who is this course for?

    It is ideal for learners of all ages, especially those who already have some basic Tai Chi experience or who are seeking improved wellness and relaxation.

    Course fee (for 10 sessions)

  • Standard Price: £80
  • Concessions*: £50

    *The concession rate is available to all Newcastle University staff/students and students enrolled in any Confucius Institute Chinese Language course this semester.

    Registration Form

    Please fill out the following form to save your spot, which will help the teacher update with you in time. https://forms.office.com/e/qp7MH1E0CZ

    Discount Information

    All Newcastle University staff/students and students enrolled in any Confucius Institute Chinese language course (HSK courses) this semester can receive a discount code. If you are a Newcastle University student or employee, please contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk to let us know which course you are interested in, and we can provide a code. Confucius Institute students can obtain the code from their Chinese course teacher.

    Contact Information

    If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact: andrea.freeman@newcastle.ac.uk or Liujing Zhu (nljz@newcastle.ac.uk)

    Course Dates

    Course Start Date:  Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00 PM

    Course End Date :  Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:30 PM

    Enrolment Dates

    Enrolment Start Date:  Tuesday, March 17, 2026 8:00 AM

    Enrolment End Date :  Monday, May 4, 2026 11:30 PM

    Course Location

    Newcastle University

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    Price per attendee is £80.00 (zero VAT)