Yang Family Tai Chi Discussion Board

Lie is splitting energy: things going in opposite directions. Good examples are Single Whip and Fan Through the Back.

I taught myself to do the mirror version of the long Yang form. It was difficult to figure it out on my own, but well worth it. Regarding the martial aspects: you don't need to do the mirror form to handle a left-handed opponent. The opening sequence Grass Bird's Tail (for example) has applications ...