A while ago I decided to learn this Wu style Tai Chi short form from a book by Wang Peisheng and Zeng Weiqi.
The detailed instructions in the book made it easy to learn and I enjoyed practicising this form.
It closely resembled the Wu style form I practice (Master Wu Chian Chuan). After a while I found that both my style of Wu and Wang Peisheng’s form started to merge and I decided to stop practicing his form before I had a hybrid of both forms.
However, If you are looking for a short form to practice I thoroughly recommend his book ‘Wu Style Taijiquan’ published in 1988 by Hai Feng Publishing Co., and Xhaohua Publishing House.
Now I’m not getting a commission recommending this book but the depth of detail in his book which includes the short form (37 postures) applications, depth of feeling, push hands, and an article by Master Wu Tunan makes this book worthwhile having in your Tai Chi library.
Besides my own Wu Style short form book 🙂 this is one of my favourite Tai Chi books which I have read many times to get a deeper understanding of Wu Style Tai Chi.
Why not have a go?
Part 1
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL0IWZzc_dc[/youtube]
Part 2
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOjnyQz2yJE[/youtube]
Footnote: Wang Peisheng (1919-2004)
I have the 1983 edition – l haven’t seen the later editions so I can’t compare them. It’s a good form to practice – keep practicing and good luck with your Tai Chi journey.
Regards Chris
I have a question on the Wang Peisheng Taiji. I also learned the form from this book. I have the 1988 print. I noticed on amazon that they have a 1995 print out also,. do they both have the same info. or R they different in any way?
The youtube intro, is different from the book book intro. ie the elbow strike appears in the book, but not in the youtube video. i wonder why? any way i just want to end by saying i like this condensed form of wu tai chi, i practice everyday 9 months now.
thank you for your time.