The newest official tai chi form from China is designed for small spaces and only takes about 3 minutes to perform once you know it. Created in 2018, it is now being taught in many places around the world. It’s fun–combining moves from the 3 major tai chi families: Chen, Yang, and Sun. The first half is performed without moving the feet, although the torso and arms are very active. The second half uses the same motions but in a different order and includes stepping and weight shifting. BaFa means 8 energies–that is, different ways of directing your energy. Wubu means 5 directions–forward, backward, to the left, to the right, and up. I’m enjoying learning this form and look forward to teaching it one day.
There’s always more to learn, whether you’re adventuring into something brand new or deepening your understanding of something you already “know.” Both kinds of growth are good for the body and mind, and I do believe learning is one of the things that makes us humans happy!