The Nine Techniques Large Frame Tai Chi Chuan solo form is developed from the oldest Tai Chi Chuan solo form today known as the 13 Animal Form or the 13 ways to solidifying the elixir. It is a type of Daoist internal alchemy exercise which is to preserve life to attain good health and longevity. More specifically, it is a type of dynamic qigong exercise and a martial-art technique. Its creation was based on the features and movements of the 13 animals. They are dragon, chicken, snake, crane, tiger, phoenix, bear, horse, lion, toad, monkey and magpie. In general, practicing the 13 Animals Form has the merit of a martial-art technique and a health-maintenance exercise. Each animal has one or more movements are done on both left and right sides of the body, which work on the practitioner's internal and external attributes. Comparing the 13 Animals Form to the traditional Tai Chi Chuan solo form, we see that they both shared the same movements and have martial-art value as well as health value. One can see, the Nine Techniques large Frame Form is done with large circular motion to stretch the body and its joints as well as to promote blood circulation.
a. Beginning Tai Chi Chuan
b. Stationary Cloud Hands
c. Single Whip
d. Wild Horse Ruffling Its Manes (right)
e. Wild Horse Ruffling its Manes (left)
f. Wild Horse Ruffling its Manes (right)
g. Single Whip
h. Seal Tightly
i. Closing Tai Chi Chuan