The second video in Part 1 of 3: The Fundamental Stances and the 12 Step Form Instruction is practiced for its numerous health benefits, meditation, and self defense. Tai Chi Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art that emphasizes balance, relaxation, coordination and looseness. This series is Part 1 of 3 in the entire series, introducing the 12-Step Form created by Gatekeeper and Grandmaster Wu Kwong Yu, Head of the Wu Family.  There are a total of 3 videos in this session: The 12 Step Form Continuous Sequence, The Fundamental Stances and the 12 Step Form Instruction, and the 12 Step Form Demonstration.