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Taijiquan Fighting Set

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  • 51 Lessons

World class training course for learning the complex Taijiquan Fighting Set practiced by advanced Taijiquan practitioners.
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Before You Begin

The 88 Movement YMAA Taijiquan Fighting set, also called the Large San Sau, is a critical step in developing Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) skills for sparring.

The Fighting Set It is designed to help the practitioner learn how the movements trained in the Taiji form can be applied in a fighting situation. It is a dynamic and serious look at how Taiji can be used for self defense. Like any form, first you need to learn the movements, then deepen them to make them smooth, rooted and effective. As you train the form, your focus should be on making the form “Alive,” not just a sequence of moves.

The set consists of two sides each with 44 interlocked movements. As one side attacks, the opposing side intercepts.

Find a Partner

To learn the set, we recommend you have a committed partner of about your same size and skill  level. Each of you should learn one side of the form completely, before attempting to learn the other side.

Learn in Sections

This course is designed to teach the set in sections. Each section is 4-6 movements for each side. The sections are consecutive so as you learn each new section, you should execute all the movements prior to the section you are working on.

First Learn the Moves

For each section we have provided a normal speed video of that section along with a detailed breakdown of the individual moves. In addition, we have provided Drills and Techniques to help you build skill with executing the movements of that section.

Options & Alternatives

Once you have learned the body movements for a section, we have provided different options and alternatives for each of the movements. There are many options available for any given movement.

Getting Started

Introduction
Preview
Before You Begin
Preview
List of Moves by Section
Preview
General Considerations
Stances & Drills

Section 1 (Movements 1-4 of the Fighting Set)

Section 1 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills, and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 1 — A: Step Forward (Two Steps for Right Punch)

  • Move 2 — D: Raise Hands to the Up Posture

  • Move 3 — A: Step Forward, Intercept, and Punch

  • Move 4 — D: Deflect and Punch

Moves 1-4 at Normal Speed
Preview
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options

Section 2 (Moves 5-11)

Section 1 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills, and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 5 — A: Step Forward and Left Shoulder Stroke

  • Move 6 — D: Strike the Tiger (Right)

  • Move 7 — A: Left Elbow Stroke

  • Move 8 — D: Push to the Left and Right Elbow Stroke

  • Move 9 — A: Withdraw the Step and Strike the Tiger (Left)

  • Move 10 — D: Right Downward Strike

  • Move 11 — A: Raise Hands to the Up Posture

Moves 5-11 at Normal Speed
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options

Section 3 (Moves 12-19)

Section 3 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 12 — D: Turn the Body and Push

  • Move 13 — A: Right Swinging-body Strike

  • Move 14 — D: Intercept and Punch, One

  • Move 15 — A: Intercept and Punch, Two

  • Move 16 — D: Wild Horses Shear the Mane (Left)

  • Move 17 — A: Strike the Tiger (Right)

  • Move 18 — D: Turn the Body, Withdraw the Step and Rollback

  • Move 19 — A: Step Forward and Press (Left)

Moves 12-19 at Normal Speed
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options

Section 4 (Moves 20-27)

Section 4 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 20 — D: Turn the Body and Press (Left)

  • Move 21 — A: Double Dividing and Heel Kick

  • Move 22 — D: Punch the Groin

  • Move 23 — A: Step Forward to Pluck and Rend

  • Move 24 — D: Fair Lady Weaves with Shuttle, One

  • Move 25 — A: Fair Lady Weaves with Shuttle, Two

  • Move 26 — D: White Crane Spreads Its Wings, Kick Right

  • Move 27 — A: Left Shoulder-Stroke

Moves 20-27 at Normal Speed
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options

Section 5 (Moves 28-38)

Section 5 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills, and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 28 — D: Rollback the Shoulder

  • Move 29 — A: Turn the Body to Rend the Shoulder

  • Move 30 — D: Two Winds Pass through the Ears

  • Move 31 — A: Double Push

  • Move 32 — D: Single Whip

  • Move 33 — A: Right Push

  • Move 34 — D: File the Shoulder (Right)

  • Move 35 — A: Follow the Posture and Push

  • Move 36 — D: Neutralize and Strike with Right Palm

  • Move 37 — A: Neutralize and Push

  • Move 38 — D: Neutralize and Strike with Right Elbow

Moves 28-38 at Normal Speed
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options

Section 6 (Moves 39-45)

Section 6 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills, and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 39 — A: Pluck and Rend

  • Move 40 — D: Exchange Steps and Roll Back

  • Move 41 — A: Step Forward and Press

  • Move 42 — D: Exchange Steps and Roll Back

  • Move 43 — A: Strike the Tiger (Right)

  • Move 44 — D: Turn the Body, Step Backward, and Rollback

  • Move 45 — A: Step Forward and Press to the Left

Moves 38-45 at Normal Speed
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options

Section 7 (Moves 46- 54)

Section 7 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 46 — D: Return with Press

  • Move 47 — A: Exchange Steps and Shoulder Stroke (Right)

  • Move 48 — D: Turn the Body to Fly Diagonally

  • Move 49 — A: Right Elbow-strike

  • Move 50 — D: Turn the Body for Rooster Standing on One Leg

  • Move 51 — A: Downward-Neutralization

  • Move 52 — D: Heel Kick

  • Move 53 — A: Turn the Body, Step Forward, and Strike

  • Move 54 — D: Roll Back Left Arm

Moves 45-54 at Normal Speed
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options

Section 8 (Moves 55-61)

Section 8 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 55 — A: Turn the Body and Right Kick

  • Move 56 — D: Double Dividing and Embrace the Knee (Right)

  • Move 57 — A: Turn the Body and Left Kick

  • Move 58 — D: Double Dividing and Embrace the Knee (Left)

  • Move 59 — A: Change Hands and Right Shoulder Stroke

  • Move 60 — D: Return Right Elbow-stroke

  • Move 61 — A: Step Forward and Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Left)

Moves 55-61 at Normal Speed
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options

Section 9 (Moves 62-68)

Section 9 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills, and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 62 — D: Wave Hands in Clouds (Right)

  • Move 63 — A: Step Forward and Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (Right)

  • Move 64 — D: Wave Hands in Clouds (Left)

  • Move 65 — A: Divide Upward, Press, and Downward Heel Kick Shang

  • Move 66 — D: Low Hook Kick

  • Move 67 — A: Turn the Body to Sweep the Lotus

  • Move 68 — D: Left Elbow Stroke

Moves 62-68 at Normal Speed
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options

Section 10 (Moves 69-72)

Section 10 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills, and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 69 — A: Hook Hand and Snake Creeps Down

  • Move 70 — D: Diagonal Flying (Right)

  • Move 71 — A: Strike the Tiger (Left)

  • Move 72 — D: Double Dividing and Push Down

Moves 69-72 at Normal Speed
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options

Section 11 (Moves 73-88)

Section 11 includes normal speed videos, move-by move description, drills, and applications & options for the following moves:

  • Move 73 — A: Step Back and Repulse Monkey

  • Move 74 — D: Left Push

  • Move 75 — A: Step Back and Repulse Monkey

  • Move 76 — D: Right Push

  • Move 77 — A: Repulse Monkey

  • Move 78 — D: Right Palm Strike

  • Move 79 — A: Step Forward to Seven Stars

  • Move 80 — D: Pick Up Needle from the Sea Bottom

  • Move 81 — A: Fan Back

  • Move 82 — D: Pluck Right

  • Move 83 — A: Draw the Bow and Shoot the Tiger

  • Move 84 — D:  Neutralize Up and Press Forward

  • Move 85 — A: Fist Under Elbow

  • Move 86 — D: Cross Hands

  • Move 87 — A: Embrace Tiger and Return to the Mountain

  • Move 88 — D and A: Separate to Original Posture

Moves 73-88 at Normal Speed
Discussion of the Moves
Techniques & Drills
Applications & Options
Continue the Journey

Full Form - YMAA Taijiquan Fighting Set

This section includes videos of the entire 88 Movement YMAA Taijiquan Fighting Set demonstrated at training speed. The three camera angles allow a fuller training experience.

Full Form at Speed