: The modifications incorporate Gilman's personal discoveries and understanding of body mechanics, internal energy, and martial application developed over decades of teaching.
: Gilman’s online courses and master series break the form into sections to make the "great journey" of the 108 movements more manageable for modern students. Structural Breakdown of the Form Yang Style Tai Chi Long Form - Gilman's Modific...
While maintaining the traditional framework, Michael Gilman introduces specific modifications to enhance the practitioner's experience: Beginners are taught to let arms move passively,
: All motions should be initiated by the waist and legs rather than the arms. Beginners are taught to let arms move passively, following the torso's turn. Yang Style Tai Chi Long Form - Gilman's Modific...
: Practitioners should maintain an open angle at the wrist. Avoiding a sharp right angle (the "bent" wrist) is critical to prevent cutting off the flow of Chi.