LA FORMA DE 24 MOVIMIENTOS EN INGLÉS

The 24 Posture Form
Copied from Simplified "Taijiquan" revised edition, compiled and translated by China Sports Magazine, published by People's Sports Publishing House of China. Also in Tai Chi Chuan, 24 & 48 Postures with Martial Applications by Liang, Shou-Yu and Wu, Wen-Ching, published by YMAA Publication Center.
This apparently goes by many names including Peking/Beijing Form, Simplified Tai Chi, Chinese National 24 Form Taiji, and probably other similar names. It was developed in 1956 and is based on the most popular sequences of the Yang style, arranged in increasing difficulty. As Dr. Paul Lam's article notes the four sections (my book has eight, so I guess he paired them up) are arranged very logically -- the first has gentle stretching of the limbs, the second has more stretching and turning with Grasp the Bird's Tail as the theme of the form, the third has the climax with the most difficult moves like heel kicks, and the fourth has technically difficult but less physically demanding moves and slower, winding down movements to finish. It is performed at a slow, even pace and can be completed in approximately 4-6 minutes.
Section 1
Commencing Form
Part Wild Horse's Mane on Both Sides
White Crane Flashes Its Wings
1 Comienzo de Forma
2. Separe la Melena del Caballo Salvaje a ambos lados
3. Grúa Blanca Dirige Sus Alas


Section 2
Brush Knee on Both Sides
Strum the Lute
Curve Back Arms on Both Sides
Section 3
Grasp the Bird's Tail -- Left Style
Grasp the Bird's Tail -- Right Style
Section 4
Single Whip
Wave Hands Like Clouds -- Left Style
Single Whip
Section 5
High Pat on Horse
Kick with Right Heel
Strike Opponent's Ears with Both Fists
Turn and Kick with Left Heel
Section 6
Push Down and Stand on One Leg -- Left Style
Push Down and Stand on One Leg -- Right Style
Section 7
Work at Shuttles on Both Sides
Needle at Sea Bottom
Flash Arm
Section 8
Turn to Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
Apparent Close-up
Cross Hands
Closing Form