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TAI CHI Sun Style 73 Forms

Combining two of the most powerful internal arts with tai chi, Sun Lu-tang (1861-1932) created an uniquely powerful style of tai chi. This style places great emphasis on Qigong (exercise to cultivate vital life energy), making it especially effective for cultivating internal energy, which in turn greatly enhance healing and relaxation. The 73 Forms is characterized by agile steps with smooth and flowing movements, like water in a river.

Following an introduction to tai chi and of the benefits you will gain by learning the 73 Forms, Dr Lam will teach warm up exercises and the 73 Forms using simple and proven teaching methods. He will teach the forms from different angles — using close ups, repetitions and diagrammed illustrations while dividing each form into small sections allowing you to follow along with ease. Throughout the lessons, Dr Lam will explain the tai chi principles and the unique Sun style tai chi energy with throughout the DVD.

Features:
• Step-by-step comprehensive instructions
• Close-ups, repetitions, different angles and foot prints to facilitate learning
• Specially composed theme music
• Demonstrations (front and back on views) of the entire set by Dr Lam

Dr Paul Lam, an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well recognised teacher and has trained over five thousand instructors. He is the author of Teaching Tai Chi Effectively and Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms, as well as best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. His tai chi programs have impacted millions worldwide.

Name of the 73 Forms

Form 1 Commencement Form
Form 2 Leisurely Tying Coat
Form 3 Opening Hands
Form 4 Closing Hands
Form 5 Single Whip
Form 6 Lifting Hands
Form 7 White Crane Flashing Wings
Form 8 Opening Hands
Form 9 Closing Hands
Form 10 Brush Knee and Twist Step Left
Form 11 Playing the Lute
Form 12 Step Forward to Deflect Downwards, Parry and Punch
Form 13 Apparent Closing Up
Form 14 Carrying the Tiger and Pushing the Mountain
Form 15 Opening Hands
Form 16 Closing Hands
Form 17 Brush Knee and Twist Step Right
Form 18 Leisurely Tying Coat
Form 19 Opening Hands
Form 20 Closing Hands
Form 21 Single Whip Left
Form 22 Punch underneath Elbow

Section Two
Form 23 Repulse Monkey Left
Form 24 Repulse Monkey Right
Form 25 Brush Knee and Twist Step Left
Form 26 Leisurely Tying Coat Left
Form 27 Opening Hands
Form 28 Closing Hands
Form 29 Single Whip Right
Form 30 Waving Hands like Clouds Right
Form 31 Higher Horse
Form 32 Toe Kick Left
Form 33 Toe Kick Right

Section Three
Form 34 Step on Firmly To Punch Downwards
Form 35 Turn Body and Jump Up With Both Feet
Form 36 Subdue the Tiger
Form 37 Toe Kick Left
Form 38 Turning Body and Kicking With Heel
Form 39 Step Forward to Deflect Downwards, Parry and Punch
Form 40 Apparent Closing Up
Form 41 Carrying the Tiger and Pushing the Mountain

Section Four
Form 42 Opening Hands
Form 43 Closing Hands
Form 44 Brush Knee and Twist Step Left
Form 45 Leisurely Tying Coat
Form 46 Opening Hands
Form 47 Closing Hands
Form 48 Diagonal Single Whip
Form 49 Parting Wild Horse's Mane
Form 50 Leisurely Tying Coat
Form 51 Opening Hands
Form 52 Closing Hands
Form 53 Single Whip Left

Section Five
Form 54 Waving Hands like Clouds Left
Form 55 Lowering Movement
Form 56 Golden Cock Standing On One Leg
Form 57 Fan Back

Section Six
Form 58 Fair Lady Working At the Shuttles
Form 59 Higher Horse
Form 60 Cross Hands and Patting Foot
Form 61 Forward Step to Punch Crouch
Form 62 Lively Step and Leisurely Tying Coat
Form 63 Opening Hands
Form 64 Closing Hands
Form 65 Single Whip Left
Form 66 Single Whip and Lowering Movement
Form 67 Forward Step Seven Stars
Form 68 Backward Step Riding Tiger
Form 69 Turn Body, Lotus Kick
Form 70 Drawing Bow to Shoot Tiger
Form 71 Double Forward Punch
Form 72 Yin and Yang Merging into One
Form 73 Closing Form

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39 Reviews

5
SUN STYLE - 73 FORMS

Posted by Susan on 31st Jan 2023

Whether learning or practicing the Sun Style 73 forms, this is an excellent demonstration by Dr. Paul Lamb. His patient demonstration and delivery transfers to the patience I need to maintain in my Tai Chi practice. Thank you so much!
5
easy to follow

Posted by Unknown on 24th Jun 2022

Learning Tai Chi from a video is difficult at best … this is well done and very effective …
5
Great course without being in physical class

Posted by Myung-Hee on 6th May 2022

I was surprised that it was Dr. Paul Lam whose lesson on Yang style I learned on YouTube. He was much younger then. I searched extensively on YouTube to learn Yang style and his lesson came up. He was thorough and easy to follow. Thanks to his lesson I enjoy now Yang style very much. After learning Yang style I wanted to learn Sun style and came across Dr. Paul Lam again. Without hesitation I bought DVD. He is again very informative, precise and easy to follow step by step. It is much cheaper to learn tai chi under Dr. Paul Lam's instructional DVD than attending class. I highly recommend this DVD to anyone who wish to learn Sun style tai chi.
5
Tai Chi Training That I Can Understand

Posted by Terry R. on 19th Apr 2022

Finally a training video that I can follow along and understand. Over the years I have had access to videos of other styles and none are this comprehensive and well produced. A great bargain and excellent reference for all students.
4
Good DVD for learning

Posted by Steve mccarthy on 13th Dec 2021

Decent 73 synopsis of the 73 form. A little pricey, but good
4
Wonderful DVD

Posted by Jaymo on 12th Mar 2021

Dr. Lam is by far my favorite Tai Chi instructor. He has a tremendous ability to calmly explain and dissect a series of complex moves. Dr. Lam’s videos are well produced and quite thorough. I own three of Dr. Lam’s videos, and have only started on this one. So far it is wonderful and I expect it to be as good as the earlier videos that I have been learning.
5
Well produced, easy to follow. Great learning tool

Posted by Joe Peterson on 11th Mar 2021

I found this tape easier to navigate and follow than the Combined 42 Forms DVD.
5
Sun Style 73 Forms DVD

Posted by Unknown on 11th Jan 2021

I have arthritis and cannot do many forms of exercise, but I want to stay active in some way, so I looked into tai chi. I took a class in person a few years ago, but now that is not a good option, so I was very glad to find these excellent DVDs. Short of being able to take an in-person class, these DVDs are the best way to learn. I can rewind and rewatch many times to see how to correctly do each form, and the video provides both front and back views of the movements. There is just the right amount of repetition, and you can always fast forward through parts you have become familiar with. Clearly Dr. Lam is extremely knowledgeable about tai chi, and he is also an excellent teacher. The videos are also well produced. All in all I am very grateful for this resource. I hope by the end of lockdown to learn many of the Sun-style forms. With tai chi, arthritis can't stop me!
5
great for body snd mind

Posted by gerri moore on 16th Sep 2020

Tai Chi is really a good all round exercise for your body and mind. This CD describes every move from all angles. I am a senior woman and it has helped my balance and it is a way to make you focus as you concentrate on each move. Dr. Lam is a god send.