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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

4
Review

Posted by Carolyn on 27th May 2020

It is a very good teaching DVD to have at home. He reviews the moves quite extensive to help learn them. The one suggestion I would make would be to be able to go from one set to the next without having to stop and go through the lessons in consequence. And if you could just pick which lesson you wanted a little easier. Over all it is a good DVD.
4
Sun 73 - really long form

Posted by Unknown on 10th Apr 2020

Typical Dr Lam instructional video. Unexpected were the differences in the postures in this Sun Family form and the Tai Chi for Arthritis postures -- same names, small differences. The Lam full form demo portions have small differences in foot and hand details from the step by step teaching portions. Not a big deal and it will take me a while to master all 73 postures.
5
Essential for my learning 73

Posted by Vicki Fagre-Stroetz on 17th Aug 2019

I love 73. It is challenging. And I don’t know how I could really confidently learn 73 without the DVD. Dr Lam is a great teacher. He breaks it down. Everything is included. I like being able to stop-start-rewind to tease out the details. Highly recommend.
5
Follow-able Form

Posted by Unknown on 8th Jul 2019

Living in a remote area I was looking for a video I could actually learn the form from. Of course a teacher is ideal but I don't have one at this time. Other's videos I've tried just weren't carefully enough thought out and produced to make the moves clear enough to follow. This one works much better. Dr. Lam is very concise. The only thing I don't like is the intrusion of the Aussie gentleman loudly prompting me to "follow Dr' Lam" This is entirely unnecessary and an unwanted distraction. Otherwise very well done. Thank you!
5
Very detail and well explained

Posted by Unknown on 6th May 2019

Nice dvd very detail and different view angles ....the only thing i wish can turn off is the guy that says follow doctor Lam lol...
5
Very thorough instruction in Sun73 form!

Posted by David Dousette on 21st Apr 2019

This DVD has video segments showing each movement in detail, and then as movements are repeated later in the form combines movements already performed into the same segment with new movements. This is great because you aren't wasting time with in-depth instruction on a movement you've already learned. I also love that Dr. Lam features his preferred style of the Sun73 movements, but for difficult movements also shows a simpler style you can do as you gain flexibility and balance. For other movements he will also show alternate versions that are higher difficulty and risk, in case you have come across these versions from other instructors or watching competition forms on YouTube, and then explain why he prefers his version. Overall I have very much enjoyed learning with this DVD!
5
Sun Style 73 forms

Posted by Josefina McMahon on 16th Jul 2018

I love, love this DVD! It contains many forms which are quite challenging. I look forward to practicing it almost everyday. I still have a lot to learn but more importantly, the 73 forms help me focus so I am able to execute the present form and prepare for the next. I also feel my inner stabilizers and memory have improved. Thank you, Dr. Lam!
5
Tai Chi Sun Style

Posted by Nora on 24th Jun 2018

This DVD is very informative and easy to follow. I am enjoying using it.
4
the 73 form

Posted by Uraua on 25th May 2018

The 73 DVD is good , it would be much better if there was a Handbook that gives you an outline of the complete 73 from.