Tai tzu , also known as “emperors long fist,” is one of China’s oldest internal arts, dating from 960 CE. It was created by Chao Kuang-yin, emperor of the Sung Dynasty, which is called the ‘Golden Age of China,’ lasting up into 1911.
Pros: Tai Tzu takes up elements from all three of the major internal arts: Tai Chi, Bagua trigrams, and Xingyi five elements. The five elements, eight gua (as hand positions) and yin and yang are all used. It is also a health system.
Cons: Tai Tzu is very hard to find. There are no books on it that I know. bit there are at least four web sources:
Links:
http://www.emperorslongfist.com/ELFtaichichuan.htm
Natural Chinese Martial Arts http://www.bgtent.com/naturalcma/CMAarticle14.htm
36th Patriarch of Emperor’ Long Fist System:
http://www.brkfihq.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=18
Roots of Chen style Tai Chi from Tai Tzu:http://www.bgtent.com/naturalcma/CMAarticle30.htm
Comments
This sounds similar to Changquan for me. Going back to those times, you also have Liuhebafa that mixes elements of Taijiquan, Baguazhang and Xingyiquan. As someone who has learned and practised the main form of Liuhebafa for over a year, I can say it's a fascinating martial art.
I haven't tried an internet search in Mandarin, but I believe there is a chance to find even some videos online if someone does it.
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