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North Cascades Tai Chi is a school of traditional Sun and Yang Style taijiquan. The Sun (soon) style taught is based on the Traditional Sun 98 form of Sun Lutang. This style emphasizes quick stepping with a follow step and "open/close" qigongs throughout the form. The stances are rarely low which makes it comfortable for older students. The Sun style is a combination of XingYi, BaguaZhang and Wu/H

ao taiji. Sun Lutang was an unparalleled Master of all 3 of these internal arts. The Yang Style is somewhat different in that there are no follow steps. These stances can be lower than the typical Sun stance and develop strong legs and powerful body structure. The Yang 5 section form created by Sam Masich
is used for beginners followed by the Yang 108 long form. I believe the differences in the two styles are complimentary to the taiji practitioner. Quick step moves combined with solid structure lends to all around tai chi skill and fitness. Beginners start with the Sun Style and after developing skills in that style the Yang style is introduced. That is not to say that Sun is easier but it is in my opinion a great way to start! :)
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