The Yang Style 108 Long Form is a traditional and widely practiced form in Tai Chi Chuan. It consists of a series of movements that flow seamlessly from one to the next. The names of the movements may differ from one instructor to another, but the movements are generally the same. It takes a long time to master the sequence but students can benefit from every practice if they keep the underlying principles in mind. The 24 form moves mostly east/west and the 108 form moves in all directions! Compare the names listed here with the movement names provided by your instructor/master. Note the number of times a movement is repeated (for example, Wave Hands Like Clouds) as the number or repeats change between forms 8, 24, 40 and 108. Also note if a movement is done on a diagonal or to the right rather than the left, etc.
1. Preparatory Posture
2. Beginning Style
3. Grasping the Bird's Tail
4. Single Whip
5. Raise Hands
6. White Crane Spreads Wings
7. Brush Knee and Twist Step
8. Play the Lute
9. Step Back and Repulse Monkey
10. Diagonal Flying
11. Raise Hands
12. White Crane Spreads Wings
13. Brush Knee and Twist Step
14. Play the Lute
15. Step Forward, Deflect, Parry, and Punch
16. Apparent Closing Up
17. Cross Hands
18. Embrace Tiger and Return to Mountain
19. Fist Under Elbow
20. Step Back and Repulse Monkey
21. Ward Off Left
22. Ward Off Right
23. Single Whip
24. Wave Hands Like Clouds
25. High Pat on Horse
26. Separation of Right Foot
27. Separation of Left Foot
28. Turn and Kick with Left Heel
29. Step Forward to Seven Stars
30. Step Back to Ride Tiger
31. Turn Body and Sweep Lotus with Leg
32. Bend the Bow and Shoot the Tiger
33. Part the Wild Horse's Mane
34. Fair Lady Works at Shuttles
35. Needle at Sea Bottom
36. Fan Through Back
37. Turn and Chop with Fist
38. Step Forward and Strike with Palm
39. Step Forward, Deflect, Parry, and Punch
40. Apparent Closing Up
41. Cross Hands
42. Embrace Tiger and Return to Mountain
43. Fist Under Elbow
44. Step Back and Repulse Monkey
45. Grasping the Bird's Tail
46. Single Whip
47. Wave Hands Like Clouds
48. High Pat on Horse
49. Separation of Right Foot
50. Separation of Left Foot
51. Turn and Kick with Left Heel
52. Step Forward to Seven Stars
53. Step Back to Ride Tiger
54. Turn Body and Sweep Lotus with Leg
55. Bend the Bow and Shoot the Tiger
56. Step Up to Form Seven Stars
57. Retreat to Ride the Tiger
58. Turn and Sweep Lotus with Leg
59. Bend Bow to Shoot Tiger
60. Cross Hands
61. Embrace Tiger and Return to Mountain
62. Fist Under Elbow
63. Step Back and Repulse Monkey
64. Diagonal Flying
65. Raise Hands
66. White Crane Spreads Wings
67. Brush Knee and Twist Step
68. Play the Lute
69. Step Forward, Deflect, Parry, and Punch
70. Apparent Closing Up
71. Cross Hands
72. Embrace Tiger and Return to Mountain
73. Fist Under Elbow
74. Step Back and Repulse Monkey
75. Grasping the Bird's Tail
76. Single Whip
77. Wave Hands Like Clouds
78. High Pat on Horse
79. Separation of Right Foot
80. Separation of Left Foot
81. Turn and Kick with Left Heel
82. Step Forward to Seven Stars
83. Step Back to Ride Tiger
84. Turn Body and Sweep Lotus with Leg
85. Bend the Bow and Shoot the Tiger
86. Step Up to Form Seven Stars
87. Retreat to Ride the Tiger
88. Turn and Sweep Lotus with Leg
89. Bend Bow to Shoot Tiger
90. Cross Hands
91. Embrace Tiger and Return to Mountain
92. Fist Under Elbow
93. Step Back and Repulse Monkey
94. Grasping the Bird's Tail
95. Single Whip
96. Wave Hands Like Clouds
97. High Pat on Horse
98. Separation of Right Foot
99. Separation of Left Foot
100. Turn and Kick with Left Heel
101. Step Forward to Seven Stars
102. Step Back to Ride Tiger
103. Turn Body and Sweep Lotus with Leg
104. Bend the Bow and Shoot the Tiger
105. Step Up to Form Seven Stars
106. Retreat to Ride the Tiger
107. Turn and Sweep Lotus with Leg
108. Bend Bow to Shoot Tiger
These movements help in developing balance, flexibility, and coordination, while also promoting mental clarity and relaxation. Enjoy your practice!
Peace
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