Whole body action Central core movement Use of the 8 energies and the 5 attitudes Utilisation of the 6 harmonies 10 basic principles of external posture Push hands Whirling hands Whirling arms

Classes will generally include Li family Tao Yin and K'ai Men exercises

The Li style has various Forms (set patterns of movement) :

T'ai Chi Form
140 movements which are broken up into 42 sequences - each having individual names, examples being "Single Whip", "Brush Knee and Side Step", "Crane Exercises its Wings".

Beginners generally learn the first 50 movements as a Short Form which is broken up into 15 sequences. T'ai Chi 'Flying Hands'
A larger frame, more expressive Form of 184 moves.

T'ai Chi Sword 
A Form of 164 movements - this Form requires a greater sense of balance and control due to the weight of the sword and the demands of the movements.

T'ai Chi Fan
A relatively short Form of 86 movements requiring great dexterity of the hands and wrists.

T'ai Chi Staff
Greater control of the central movement is needed in performing this Form which contains 160 movements.