Taijiquan Framework

It’s actually quite easy to start practicing Taijiquan, especially if your goal is to begin at home.

A simple and practical way to start is to choose a basic form rather than worrying about style details. Given your situation, I would recommend the Simplified Taijiquan form, commonly known as the 24-Step Form. Although it looks longer, it contains fewer than ten distinct movements, each repeated several times.

You can follow freely available videos online. At the beginning stage, learning happens mainly through imitation—just copying the movements as you see them, without worrying too much about theory or perfection. Over a few months, most people can perform the form smoothly and without hesitation.

Once that foundation is established, the next steps become much clearer—but there’s no need to rush. I hope this helps you start your Taijiquan journey.

Reference: Chapter 22,“Practice Phase 1:
Mimicking,” of “Mastering Taijiquan in the Modern Age.”