Lao Jia Yi Lu (Old Frame First Road) is the parent form for the other major Taijiquan styles (such as the Yang and Wu styles).  This form contains fast and slow movements and features the silk reeling quality the Chen style Taiji is noted as containing.  The movements of Lao Jia Yi Lu are large and extended and contain more softness and less firmness.  Lao Jia Yi Lu is an important conditioning and training method in Chen style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) and is therefore usually studied before learning other forms.

Grandmaster Chen Xiao Xing performing “6 sealings, 4 closings” from Lao Jia Yi Lu

First Section

1. Yu Bei Shi – Preparing the Form
2. Jin Gung Dao Dui – Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
3. Lan Zha Yi – Lazy About Tying the Coat
4. Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four Closings
5. Dan Bian – Single Whip
6. Jin Gung Dao Dui – Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
7. Bai He Liang Chi – The White Crane Spreads its Wings
8. Xie Xing – Walking Obliquely
9. Lou Xi – Brush Knee
10. Shang San Bu – Stepping Forward Three Steps
11. Xie Xing – Walking Obliquely
12. Lou Xi – Brush Knee
13. Shang San Bu – Stepping Forward Three Steps
14. Yan Shou Gong Quan – The Fist of Covering Hand and Arm
15. Jin Gung Dao Dui – Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
16. Pie Shen Quan – The Punch of Draping over Body
17. Qin Lung Chu Shui – Blue Dragon Comes out of Water
18. Shuang Tui Shou – Push with Both Hands

Second Section

19. 19. Zhou Di Kan Quan – Fist Under Elbow
    20. Dao Juan Gong – Step Back and Whirl Arms on Both Sides
    21. Bai He Liang Chi – The White Crane Spreads its Wings
    22. Xie Xing – Walking Obliquely
    23. Shan Tong Bei – Flash the Back
    24. Yan Shou Gong Quan – The Fist of Covering Hand and Arm
    25. Liu Feng Shi Bi – Six Sealings and Four Closings
    26. Dan Bian – Single Whip
    27. Yun Shou – Wave Hands like Clouds
    28. Gao Tan Ma – High Pat on Horse
    29. You Tsa Jiao – Rub with Right Foot
    30. Zuo Tsa Jiao – Rub with Left Foot
    31. Zuo Deng Yi Gen – Kick with Left Heel
    32. Shang San Bu – Advance Three Steps Forward
    33. Zhi Di Quan – Punch the Ground
    34. Ti Er Qi – Turn Body Round and Double Kick
    35. Hu Xing Quan – Protect the Heart Fist
    36. Xuan Feng Jiao – Tornado Kick
    37. You Deng Yi Gen – Kick with Right Heel
    38. Yan Shou Gong Quan – The Fist of Covering Hand and Arm

Third Section

39. Xiao Qin Da – Small Catching and Hitting
40. Bao Tou Tui Shan – Cover Head and Push Mountain
41. Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four Closings
42. Dan Bien – Single Whip
43. Qian Zhao – Forward Trick
44. Hou Zhao – Backward Trick
45. Ye Ma Fen Zhong – Part Wild Horse’s Mane
46. Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four Closings
47. Dan Bien – Single Whip
48. Yu Nu Chuan Shouo – Jade Girl Works at Shuttles
49. Lan Zha Yi – Lazy About Tying Coat
50. Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four Closings
51. Dan Bien – Single Whip
52. Yun Shou – Wave Hands like Clouds
53. Shuang Bai Lian – Waving Double Lotus
54. Die Jiao Da Cha – Shake Foot and Stretch Down
55. Jin Ji Du Li – Golden Cock Stands on Left and Right Foot

Fourth Section

56. Dao Juan Gong – Step Back and Whirl Arms on Both Sides
57. Bai He Liang Chi – The White Crane Spreads its Wings
58. Xie Xing – Walking Obliquely
59. Shan Tong Bei – Flash the Back
60. Yan Shou Hong Quan – The Fist of Covering Hand and Arm
61. Liu Feng Si Bi – Six Sealings and Four Closings
62. Dan Bien – Single Whip
63. Yun Shou – Wave Hands like Clouds
64. Gao Tan Ma – High Pat on Horse
65. Shi Zhi Jiao – Waving Lotus
66. Zhi Dang Chui – Punch the Crotch
67. Yuan Hou Xian Guo – White Ape Offers Fruit
68. Dan Bien – Single Whip
69. Que Di Long – Sparrow Dashes Earth Dragon
70. Shang Bu Qi Xing – Step up to Seven Stars
71. Xia Bu Kua Hu – Step Back and Mount the Tiger
72. Zhuan Shen Shuang Bai Lian – Turn Body and Double Wave Lotus
73. Dang Tou Pao – The Cannon Right Overhead
74. Jing Gang Dao Zhui – Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar
75. Tai Ji Shou Si – Closing Tai Ji Form

Chen Xiaoxing performing Laojia Yilu