Tai Chi Five Animals: A detailed analysis of how the Five Animals and the Five elements influence Tai Chi practice
Hal Mosher has been practicing Tai Chi, Bagua and Hsing-i for over 28 years. He began his studies in 1982 with his teacher Robert Smith, who taught him the basics of the Tai Chi form. Hal then moved to San Francisco in 1985 to study with Ben Lo and learn the complex art of two-man practice (Tui Shou, or Push Hands) as well as the standing practice developed to refine the postures. Hal continued his studies while living in Taiwan with his third teacher, Liu Hsi Heng in 1989. (Mr. Liu was offered Cheng Man Ching’s school in 1976, but he decided to teach small groups of worthy students instead.)  Hal has returned to Taiwan frequently over the past 21 years to study with many great teachers, including Grandmaster Chen Yun Ching, youngest son of Chen Pan Ling and heir to his father’s martial arts legacy. In 2009, Master Chen invited Hal to take part in a Bai Shi ceremony, where he was officially recognized as the next generation in the lineage of Chen Pan Ling. Hal has learned the forms in a classic and complete manner that he passes on to his students in a way that is rarely done in the Wes