10 Step Simplified Taijiquan Form
Introduction
The 10 Step Simplified Taijiquan Form is a new form created in China. It is a very short form which is quick to learn and ideal as a form for the complete novice.
The form will prepare the student for more complex forms to which they will progress. As this form is quick to learn you will acquire a sense of achievement more quickly than you would with other forms as well as laying down a good foundation for Taiji practice.
To aid you in learning this form, we have split some steps into two lessons, for example Brush Knee left and right side would normally be counted as one step.
Instructor for this course - Bob Weatherall
Bob Weatherall has been practising the Martial Arts since 1965 and teaching since 1970.
He has trained extensively, both in Britain and the Far East with Chinese masters such
as Luk Chi Fu and Huang Jifu, gaining extensive knowledge. From Luk Chi Fu, Bob learnt
the world famous martial art style of White Crane, of which Luk Chi Fu was one of the
world's six Grand Masters, until his death in 1995. From Huang Jifu, who was the head
of the UK Chin Woo, he gained his knowledge of Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Gung and Northern
Shaolin. He has also studied with Dick Watson head of
Longfei Taijiquan Association of Great Britain and Professor Li Deyin Head of
Physical Education, The Peoples University, Beijing China, coach to the Chinese
national team.
Bob increased his professional profile and status, when in 1988 he became the British
Sanshou (Chinese Boxing) coach for the
British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, the United Kingdom's official governing body
for Chinese Martial Arts, a position he held until his retirement in 1999. During this
time he coached and entered a successful medal winning team every time, both at European
and World Championships levels. In addition to this, he was also a recognised and well
respected International Judge and Referee.
Bob is currently the Secretary General of the Executive committee of the British
Council for Chinese martial arts which he has held since 1999. Prior to that, he
was the Vice Chairman for the BCCMA.
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