The steps listed below are for the Yang style 24 Form. The pupose of this list is NOT to explain or describe the details of each move but, to familiarize the reader with the names of each step and the sequence in which they occur. Many of the steps consist of several moves even though they are considered one numbered step in the form. The form can be done either starting to the left or to the right. This list is for the form heading in a left direction which is the traditional way to learn this form. A more advanced practioner can learn and do the form in the right direction alone or do it in both directions by connecting them together after the 24th step (starting in the left direction and then after the 24th step do it again from the beginning but in the right direction). Most of the time there are other motions, moves, or rotations between the steps and are called transitional moves, but for simplicity purposes they are not listed. (Note: a future page will detail each move including the transitional moves, motions, and/or rotations between each as required)
- Preparation
- Part the Wild Horse’s Mane (Left, Right, Left)
- White crane Speads its Wings
- Brush Knee (Left, Right, Left)
- Play the Guitar
- Repulse the Monkey (Left, Right, Left, Right)
- Left Ward Off, Grasp the Bird’s Tail, Rollback, Seal and Push Chi
- Right Ward Off, Grasp the Bird’s Tail, Rollback, Seal and Push Chi
- Single Whip
- Wave Hands Like Cloud (3 times)
- Single Whip
- High Pat on Horse
- Gather, Right Kick
- Smash and Box the Ears
- Left Kick
- Left Snake Creeps, Pheasant Stands
- Right Snake Creeps, Pheasant Stands
- Fair Lady Works the Shutle (Right and Left)
- Pick the Needle Up from the Sea Bottom
- Block, Fan Through the Back
- Deflect, Intercept, and Punch
- Withdraw, and Push Chi
- Return the Tiger to the Mountain
- Close