Styles
Chen Style陈式
The original family style — alternating fast/slow, spiral power.
Videos: 22Glossary: 1FAQs: 1
Videos (22)
Tai Chi for Beginners: Buddha Warrior Pounds Mortar - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Buddha Warrior Pounds Mortar #2 - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Cannon Facing the Head - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Closing Form - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Cloud Hands - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Commencing Form - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Complete Chen Style 18-Form - Full Demonstration
Tai Chi for Beginners: Fair Lady Works at Shuttles - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: First Gathering - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Follow Along - Chen Style 18-Form
Tai Chi for Beginners: Forward Stepping - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Hidden Hand Punch - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: High Pat on Horse - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Lazily Tying Robe - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Left Heel Kick - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Oblique Walking - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Single Whip - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Six Sealings Four Closings - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: Turn and Lotus Kick - Chen Style
Tai Chi for Beginners: White Crane Spreads Wings - Chen Style
Chen Style Tai Chi 56 Form Demonstration
Chen Xiaowang Explains the Five Core Tai Chi Push Hands Methods
Glossary
FAQs
What is the best tai chi style for beginners?
For most beginners, Yang Style is the most accessible entry point — its large, slow, open movements make it easier to learn basic principles without complex coordination. Chen Style offers a more traditional path with alternating slow and explosive movement. Sun Style provides compact, joint-friendly forms. The "best" style is the one you will practice consistently. See the full style comparison in the Tai Chi Styles for Beginners section on this page.
Knowledge Connections
Learn more about Chen Style in the Tai Chi glossary.
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