GOLDEN FLOWER FORM
This is the basic form of the Golden Flower Association. It is a 'short' form, which means that it takes from 10 to 15 minutes to complete at normal speeds. It is derived from the Yang styles, and follows a similar sequence to the popular Cheng Man Ching form.

It is easy to learn, and, as students progress, we include more detail and more technique which can help you understand the movements, and eventually lead to martial applications if desired. Fighting is not our focus, but applications help to demonstrate the idea of the correct position, and can help improve the energy circulation when used correctly.

The main goals of this practice are health, harmony, balance, and well-being.

This particular style emphasis circularity, and many movements are like rolling a ball. We even have a set of exercises which help you to learn the rolling movements.

GOLDEN FLOWER FAST FORM
This form follows the same sequence as the slow Golden Flower Form. The movements include much more stepping, and are more martially oriented. By practicing this form you will learn some fighting techniques and how to move quickly when attacked.

Martial applications are not the only reason to learn this form, as practicing slowly is not sufficient for well rounded development. Practicing a fast form moves your energy in a different way. In higher levels of this form, you can include 'Fa Jing' movements. These are explosive outbursts of energy, issued thru the arms or legs. This trains your fighting ability and is also a good practice for your general health.

JOINING HANDS

Rather than practicing the more energetic form of 'Pushing Hands', in the Golden Flower Style, we use a lighter form called 'Joining Hands'. This is a partner exercise where you stand facing each other and learn to respond to and feel each other's energies. The process also cultivates and balances your energy and can leave you feeling enlivened and uplifted.