This is a traditional long empty hand form which the same posture list as the commonly taught Yang style; however each posture generally contains a few more movement or applications.  The form has 108 postures and, when performed in its entirety, takes 45 minutes to complete.  Students usually learn the form in roughly 2 years but are able to start benefiting from the practice of the form after a month or so, as principles of movement are ingrained.

More advanced students who have a small foundation in the Wudangshan 108 empty hand form will take on a few postures each week and focus on corrections personalized for the students. Class will also build taiji principles details within the postures; details include matching, stance work, alignment and applications of postures.

Offered through:

Location: Laughing Mountain Pavilion, 2621 Princeton Ave, Durham.

Fee: $20 per class, $15 per class with a 4-class pass,
$12 per class if two or more classes per week or if there are multiple students in the same household
First class is free - try it out to see if we’re a good fit for you.

Durham Teacher: Violet Anderson (919-923-4464)
mountainlaughing@gmail.com

Contact an instructor to register (text, phone or email).
** This class meets year round in an outdoor pavilion.  This recreates the experience of studying in China where many people practice outside year round. Pavilion has drop down walls and heaters to help combat cold and fans for heat.

Fees can be paid via cash, check, Venmo: @violet-may-anderson, PayPal: @blackbamboopavilion