Single Whip in Tai Chi Chuan
July 26th, 2010
Single Whip in Tai Chi Chuan
The Single Whip is a posture found in many forms of Tai Chi Chuan. (See Wikipedia). The stance and position of the arms will vary in the different forms of Tai Chi. There are also martial arts applications for fighting and self defense.
Some example videos:
Tai Chi Movements : Single Whip Tai Chi Movement
Tai Chi Fighting Applications – Single Whip
In the 108 movement Taoist Tai Chi form, the Single Whip is referred to as Whip to One Side. In this form of Tai Chi Chuan, the shoulders and hips face forward while the left arm is raised to the side (in abduction)Â horizontally.
