Form Sheets
Short Square
Long Square
Spear
Broadsword
Straight Sword
Physical
Available for purchase from James directly
Wutan Tai Chi Chuan - A Practical Introduction (Book)
This book is a practical introduction for anyone who would like to practice the Chinese Martial art of Tai Chi Chuan. Contained within the book is the theory that is applied through the individual movements of the Hand Form combined with the basic health benefits to be derived from the practice.
As the initial Hand Forms are known as Long Forms, James has devised a short 29 posture Hand Form which gives the beginner the opportunity to practice a Hand Form which is possible to follow and complete. The Long Hand Form having approximately 119 postures makes completing the Long Form a daunting task showing the advantage of initially starting with the Short Form.
The Short Form is shown in picture format within the book with directions for hand and foot movements. There is also a description of the basic theory from Yin and Yang through to the Eight Trigrams which relate to the Eight Powers. These combine with the Five Elements which relate to the Five Directions. The theory required for 2 person practice is also contained within the book. The book is 89 pages in length and is written in a way that is easy to understand and follow.
The Eight Strands of Brocade (DVD)
Practice The Eight Strands Of Brocade with James. Includes explanations of each of The Eight Strands, the warm ups, and the cool downs. A great reminder of the breathing and the benefits of each posture.
The Short Square Form (DVD)
A teaching form that was devised by James Connachan to be used in The Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme. This form is taught over a period of ten weeks. Also included is a closer look at three of the Short Square Form's postures.
The Long Square Form (DVD)
A teaching form which gives the student an opportunity to build the strong foundations required to practise other inter-related parts of Tai Chi Chuan. The Form takes approximately 20 minutes to perform and anything from nine months to a year to learn. Again, a closer look at a number of postures is included.
The Long Round Form (DVD)
The postures and sequence are the same as the Long Square Form but, in the Long Round Form, they are performed in a continuous free flowing manner. On this DVD, six postures are shown in more detail.