Chen-style Taijiquan: Old Frame, Second Routine DVD by Zhu Tiancai (Preowned)

Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan Old Frame Second Form is a traditional routine passed down through generations by Chen Changxing, the 14th generation Tai Chi master of Chenjiagou. It emphasizes strength (yang) but incorporates softness within it. It builds upon mastering the Old Frame First Form by adding more forceful movements. "Strength and softness" are the essence of Tai Chi Chuan; the interplay of strength and softness is a key technique in actual combat. The Second Form features many forceful movements; therefore, practice must be slow, soft, and quick to execute them, accumulating softness to achieve a balance of strength and softness.