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Avalon Classes Discontinued effective Sat 08/23/26: Facility unavailable for Qigong & Tai Chi Classes.
Cancelled Marmion Park 7-8 PM Class, Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, due to Excessive Heat.
Resume Saturday 9-10 AM Marmion Park (18th St & Heights Blvd) beginning Saturday, August 29, 2026
Note: During Warm Weather at Marmion Park, a large fan will be used. If heat is excessive, Class will be Cancelled and a notification sent.
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Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner in Qigong, Tai Chi, and health in general, you are welcome to participate in our classes. You are also welcome to just observe. Qigong focuses on overall health, and the Tai Chi movements being martial in nature are graceful and gentle. Many practitioners find Qigong and Tai Chi along with the concepts of health and longevity to be enriching physically, mentally, and emotionally when practiced routinely.
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Qigong & Tai Chi for Health & Longevity
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Black Cat Lien Shen Wu Qigong and Tai Chi classes are free and open to the public. Small donations are appreciated but not required. Zelle: 713-309-5602
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Qigong & Tai Chi for Health & Longevity
Qigong & Tai Chi for Health & Longevity
Qigong & Tai Chi for Health & Longevity
Qigong and Tai Chi have been shown to positively influence a variety of health conditions, mentally and physically with application and practice.
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Play the Lute, Deflect Downward Parry and Punch, Cross Hands as if to Close Door, Embrace Tiger, Return Tiger to Mountain, Punch Under Opponent’s Elbow
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A Few Principles, Concepts, Forms
Concepts & Sayings
Yang Cheng Fu's 10 Principles of Taijiquan
Yang Cheng Fu's 10 Principles of Taijiquan
Dao
Wu Wei
Ziran
Jing Qi Shen
Ma Bu
Wuji
Sung
Dan Tien
Wei Qi
Bow in respect, not in submission.
Stand like a Mountain, Flow like a River.
Four ounces deflect a thousand pounds.
Yang Cheng Fu's 10 Principles of Taijiquan
Yang Cheng Fu's 10 Principles of Taijiquan
Yang Cheng Fu's 10 Principles of Taijiquan
1) Straighten the Head
2) Correct Position of Chest and Back
3) Relax the Waist
4) Distinguish Solid and Empty
5) Sink Shoulders and Elbows
6) Use Mind Intention Instead of Force
7) Coordinate Upper and Lower Body
8) Harmony Between Internal and External
9) Continuity of Movement
10) Tranquility in Mind, Body and Movement
The Eight Energies - Ba Fa
Yang Cheng Fu's 10 Principles of Taijiquan
Taiji Qigong Form Movements
Four Primary Energies-Sì Zhèng
- Peng – Ward Off: Expansive, buoyant energy that deflects force.
- Lu – Roll Back: Redirects incoming force like water flowing around a rock.
- Ji – Press: Focused forward compression using both hands.
- An – Push: Downward and outward sinking force, rooted and relaxed.
Four Secondary Energies- Sì Yú
- Cai – Pluck: Quick,
Four Primary Energies-Sì Zhèng
- Peng – Ward Off: Expansive, buoyant energy that deflects force.
- Lu – Roll Back: Redirects incoming force like water flowing around a rock.
- Ji – Press: Focused forward compression using both hands.
- An – Push: Downward and outward sinking force, rooted and relaxed.
Four Secondary Energies- Sì Yú
- Cai – Pluck: Quick, pulling energy to disrupt balance.
- Lie – Split: Diagonal force that separates or tears.
- Zhou – Elbow Strike: Close-range, compact power.
- Kao – Shoulder Strike: Whole-body force issued through the torso
Taiji Qigong Form Movements
Yang Cheng Fu's 10 Principles of Taijiquan
Taiji Qigong Form Movements
1. Bird’s Play
2. Bird Swoops to Earth
3. Cross Hands
4. Lift the Moon
5. Open Arms
6. Close Fists, Look Angry
7. Open Arms
8. Close Fists, Look Angry
9. Lift the Heavenly Pillars
10. Gather the Stars of the Dipper
11. Green Dragon Extends its Claws
12. Cross Hands
13. Shift Right, Gaze Left
14. Shift Left, Gaze Right
15. Burmese Hand Meditation Post
1. Bird’s Play
2. Bird Swoops to Earth
3. Cross Hands
4. Lift the Moon
5. Open Arms
6. Close Fists, Look Angry
7. Open Arms
8. Close Fists, Look Angry
9. Lift the Heavenly Pillars
10. Gather the Stars of the Dipper
11. Green Dragon Extends its Claws
12. Cross Hands
13. Shift Right, Gaze Left
14. Shift Left, Gaze Right
15. Burmese Hand Meditation Posture & Make Three deep Bows
16. Press Heaven and Earth (Left)
17. Press Heaven and Earth (Right)
18. Cross Hands
19. Autumn Clouds, Springs Rains
20. Conclusion (3 Complete Breath Cycles)
Yang Style 108 Long Form 1st Section
Yang Style 108 Long Form 1st Section
Yang Style 108 Long Form 1st Section
1. Commencement Of Taijiquan
2. Ward-Off Left
3. Ward Off Right
4. Pull Down / Roll Back
5. Press
6. Push
7. Single Whip
8. Lift Hands, Shoulder Strike and Bump
9. White Crane Fans Its Wings
10. Brush Left Knee and Twist Step
11. Playing The Lute
12. Brush Left Knee and Twist Step
13. Brush Right Knee and Twist Step
14. Brush Left Knee and
1. Commencement Of Taijiquan
2. Ward-Off Left
3. Ward Off Right
4. Pull Down / Roll Back
5. Press
6. Push
7. Single Whip
8. Lift Hands, Shoulder Strike and Bump
9. White Crane Fans Its Wings
10. Brush Left Knee and Twist Step
11. Playing The Lute
12. Brush Left Knee and Twist Step
13. Brush Right Knee and Twist Step
14. Brush Left Knee and Twist Step
15. Playing The Lute
16. Brush Left Knee and Twist Step
17. Deflect Downward, Parry, And Punch
18. Cross Hands as If to Close Door
Yang Style 108 Long Form 2nd Section
Yang Style 108 Long Form 1st Section
Yang Style 108 Long Form 1st Section
19. Embrace Tiger
20. Return To Mountain
21. Diagonal Grasp Sparrow's Tail
22. Diagonal Single Whip
23. Punch Under Opponent’s Elbow
24. Step Back to Repulse Monkey Right
25. Step Back to Repulse Monkey Left
26. Step Back to Repulse Monkey Right
27. Step Back to Repulse Monkey Left
28. Step Back to Repulse Monkey Right
29. Diagonal Flyi
19. Embrace Tiger
20. Return To Mountain
21. Diagonal Grasp Sparrow's Tail
22. Diagonal Single Whip
23. Punch Under Opponent’s Elbow
24. Step Back to Repulse Monkey Right
25. Step Back to Repulse Monkey Left
26. Step Back to Repulse Monkey Right
27. Step Back to Repulse Monkey Left
28. Step Back to Repulse Monkey Right
29. Diagonal Flying Posture
30. Lift Hands, Shoulder Strike and Bump
31. White Crane Fans Its Wings
32. Brush Left Knee and Twist Step
33. Retrieve Needle from Sea Bottom
34. Fanning Through the Back
35. Turn Around and Chop with Fist
36. Pull Downward, Parry, And Punch
37. Step Up to Grasp Sparrow's Tail
38. Single Whip
39. Wave Hands Like Clouds (Three Times)
40. Single Whip
41. High Pat On Horse
42. Separation of Right Foot
43. Separation of Left Foot
44. Turn Around And Kick With Left Sole
45. Brush Left Knee And Twist Step
46. Brush Right Knee And Twist Step
47. Brush Knee And Punch Downward
48. Turn Around And Chop With Fist
49. Pull Downward, Parry, And Punch
50. Kick With Right Sole
51. Hit The Tiger On Left
52. Hit The Tiger On Right
53. Kick With Right Sole
54. Double Winds Pierce Ears
55. Kick With Left Sole
56. Turn Around And Kick With Right Sole
57. Deflect Downward, Parry, And Punch
58. Cross Hands As If To Close Door
Yang Style 108 Long Form 3rd Section
Yang Style 108 Long Form 1st Section
Yang Style 108 Long Form 3rd Section
59. Embrace Tiger
60. Return To Mountain
61. Diagonal Grasp The Sparrow's Tail
62. Diagonal Single Whip
63. Part The Wild Horse's Mane (Right)
64. Part The Wild Horse's Mane (Left)
65. Part The Wild Horse's Mane (Right)
66. Grasp The Sparrow's Tail
67. Single Whip
68. Fair Lady Works At The Shuttles Right
69. Fair Lady Works At The S
59. Embrace Tiger
60. Return To Mountain
61. Diagonal Grasp The Sparrow's Tail
62. Diagonal Single Whip
63. Part The Wild Horse's Mane (Right)
64. Part The Wild Horse's Mane (Left)
65. Part The Wild Horse's Mane (Right)
66. Grasp The Sparrow's Tail
67. Single Whip
68. Fair Lady Works At The Shuttles Right
69. Fair Lady Works At The Shuttles Left
70. Fair Lady Works At The Shuttles Right
71. Fair Lady Works At The Shuttles Left
72. Grasp The Sparrow's Tail
73. Single Whip
74. Wave Hands Like Clouds (Three Times)
75. Single Whip
76. Snake Creeps In The Grass
77. Golden Rooster Stands On One Leg (Left)
78. Golden Rooster Stands On One Leg (Right)
79. Step Back And Repulse Monkey (Right)
80. Step Back And Repulse Monkey (Left)
81. Step Back And Repulse Monkey (Right)
82. Diagonal Flying Posture
83. Lift Hands, Shoulder Strike and Bump
84. White Crane Fans Its Wings
85. Brush Left Knee And Twist Step
86. Retrieve Needle From Sea Bottom
87. Fanning Through The Back
88. White Snake Turns And Sticks Out Tongue
89. Deflect Downward, Parry, And Punch
90. Step Up To Grasp Sparrow's Tail
91. Single Whip
92. Wave Hands Like Clouds (Three Times)
93. Single Whip
94. High Pat On Horse
95. Strike While Crossing Palms
96. Turn Around And Kick With Right Sole
97. Punch Upward Into Opponent's Groin
98. Step Up To Grasp Sparrow's Tail
99. Single Whip
100. Snake Creeps In The Grass
101. Step Up To Seven Stars Of The Dipper
102. Step Back To Ride The Tiger
103. Turn Around To Sweep Lotus With One Leg
104. Hit Tiger On Right aka Draw Bow to Shoot The Tiger
105. Deflect Downward, Parry, And Punch
106. As If To Close Door
107. Crossing Hands
108. Conclusion of Taijiquan
Yang Style Movements In Long Form
Yang Style 108 Long Form 1st Section
Yang Style 108 Long Form 3rd Section
1. Begin Taiji
2. Ward Off Left & Right
3. Pull Down / Roll Back
4. Press
5. Withdraw & Push
6. Single Whip
7. Lift Hands, Shoulder Strike & Bump
8. White Crane Fans Wings
9. Brush Knee Twist Step Left & Right
10. Play the Lute
11. Deflect Downward, Parry, and Punch
12. Cross Hands as if to Close Door
13. Embrace Tiger
14. Return Tiger to Mountai
1. Begin Taiji
2. Ward Off Left & Right
3. Pull Down / Roll Back
4. Press
5. Withdraw & Push
6. Single Whip
7. Lift Hands, Shoulder Strike & Bump
8. White Crane Fans Wings
9. Brush Knee Twist Step Left & Right
10. Play the Lute
11. Deflect Downward, Parry, and Punch
12. Cross Hands as if to Close Door
13. Embrace Tiger
14. Return Tiger to Mountain
15. Punch Under Opponent’s Elbow
16. Repulse Monkey Left & Right
17. Diagonal Flying
18. Part Wild Horses Mane Right & Left
19. Retrieve Needle at Sea Bottom
20. Fan Through Back
21. Turn Around Back Chop with Fist
22. Wave Hands Like Clouds
23. High Pat On Horse
24. Separate Right & Left Foot
25. Turn Around Kick with Left & Right Sole
26. Left Hook Hit Tiger on Left & Right Hook Hit Tiger on Right
27. Double Winds Pierce the Ears
28. Fair Lady Works Shuttles NE, NW, SW, SE Corners
29. Snake Creeps Down
30. Golden Pheasant Stand on One Leg Left & Right
31. Snake Spits Tongue
32. Intersecting Palms
33. Punch Upward into Opponent’s Groin
34. Step Up to form Seven Stars of the Dipper
35. Step Back to Ride Tiger
36. Turn to Sweep the Lotus
Breathe deeply. Be calm and relaxed, yet alert and aware.
BlackCat-Lien Shen Wu Qigong & Tai Chi
704 E 20th St Houston TX 77008
Sifu Gary 713-309-5602 gary@blackcatlienshenwu.com
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