Tai Chi Partner Cane Form This lesson teaches the use of the Cane or Short Stick. Reference Materials: Companion Video » This class is also offered as a Studio Class »   This is a useful, short (11 movements per side) partner form. When the transition is added, one ends up with a beautiful, instructive partner or solo form. These lessons are divided into sections. The first is the Introduction and all the applications for the form. The second and third sections break down each of the two sides and teach the movements. The last section shows the form performed as a partner form. Keep in mind that there is a companion VHS video tape available through the on-line store. Enjoy. Section One: Lesson 1: Introduction Lesson 2: Applications Lesson 3: Applications from a Different Angle Note: Lessons 2 and 3 are 12 pages in length and contains over 40 pictures each. When downloading, please be patient. Section Two: Side A Lesson 4: Movement # 1 – Open the Door Lesson 5: Movement # 2 – Snapping the Branch Lesson 6: Movement # 3 - Whirlwind Lesson 7: Movement # 4 – Ride the Wind Lesson 8: Movement # 5 – Look for the Snake Lesson 9: Movement #6 – Rising Stick Lesson 10: Movement # 7 – Piercing Stick Lesson 11: Movement # 8 – Snap the Low Branch Lesson 12: Movement # 9 – Snake Attacks the Feet Lesson 13: Movement # 10 - Break Branch and Raise Dust Lesson 14: Movement # 11 – Protect the Head From the Rain and Transition into Side B Section Three: Side B Lesson 15: Movement # 1 – Move the Branch Aside Lesson 16: Movement # 2 – Breaking the Branch Lesson 17: Movement # 3 – Hit the Snake Lesson 18: Movement # 4 – The Dragon Attacks Lesson 19: Movement # 5 – Ride the Tiger Lesson 20: Movement # 6 – Eagle Spreads Wings Lesson 21: Movement # 7 – Move the Branch Aside Lesson 22: Movement # 8 – Tornado Raises Dust Lesson 23: Movement # 9 – Snap the Branch Lesson 24: Movement # 10 – Drop the Stick and Movement # 11 – Snake Bites the Neck Lesson 25: Transition from Side B to Side A Movement # 3 - Whirlwind Section Four: the Complete Form Lesson 26: The Complete Form with Ending and Transition [back to top]		Online Courses: NEW! Tui Shou - Push Hands Yang Style Tai Chi Dao/Saber/Broadsword Yang Style Long Form Tai Chi Chuan Yang Style Tai Chi Special 34 Movement Short Form Tai Chi Saber Application Form Tai Chi Partner Cane Form