WHAT IS SMALL CIRCLE TAI CHI?
Small Circle (small frame / Xiaojia) Tai Chi uses compact, precise movement to develop internal discipline, which cultivates internal energy, Qi circulation, and real martial power — including fa jin, the short-distance release of force. It is Wu-style Tai Chi Chuan in its classical form: equally a path to health and vitality and a genuine martial art.
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The Power Starts at the Center. Your core moves the limb—not the other way around.
Most tai chi is a large circle form for the general student population Traditionally, Small Circle Tai Chi is the compact, internal, martial and deeply healthful advanced form only for indoor students who are destined to be the heir of the master, responsible to defend the lineage against outside challenges.
For a couple centuries now, fighting with martial arts largely disappeared due to the popularity of firearms. The teaching of Small Circle Tai Chi has become rare.
Master Hwa recognizes the immense health benefits of the art. There is a famous old saying in China
”The eventual fruits of learning this art is to live forever in the spring season of your life.”..
He now teaches Small Circle to everyone. For the first time you can learn it online, step by step, from Master Stephen Hwa in the lineage of Grand Master Wu Chien Chuan.
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I have taught Tai Chi for over 40 years.
My master, grand master Young Wabu, studied directly under
legendary Master Wu Chien Chuan.
And the principles in my courses contain knowledge from these masters.
Tsai — The Yank
Don't resist the force. Use it.
Online Student Performs the Yank Move
My Italian online student doing Fajin. Before he tried to do Fajin using power from the feet as some books suggested. Without success.
After he trained with small frame tai chi he developed core power. He can now do Fajin very effectively.
Why Learn Classical Tai Chi with Master Hwa
⏰ 24/7 access — train on your schedule, no class times, no commute.
🔁 Slow it down, replay forever — master each movement at your own pace (a live class can't do this). Use the gear icon to change the playback speed.
📱 Any device — phone, tablet, laptop, TV.
🏠 No years of apprenticeship — knowledge that once required moving in with a master, now learnable from home.
💬 Personal feedback — join the WhatsApp group, send your form video, get it reviewed by the master.
Most of my own school's teachers trained with these videos. Now you can too. — Master Stephen Hwa
Side-by-side demos: Each Small Circle form, Same movement, Different camera angles
Online Student Playing Small Circle Tai Chi Square Form After 2 Years of Study
Online Student Playing Small Circle Tai Chi After 3 years of Study
Online Student Playing Small Circle Tai Chi After 3 years of Study
Students Ask
- How can Small Circle Tai Chi improve my health?
- How is internal energy used as a power source?
- How does Small Circle Tai Chi help with my martial arts training?
- What are the important strategies and methods in Tai Chi?
- How do I develop Qi?
Master Stephen Hwa answers in his courses.
Small Circle Tai Chi Unique health benefits
Focus on proper posture to maintain joint health. Avoid injury.
Learn to circulate internal energy during practice. Leading to power and Qi strengthening the body.
Internal movements stimulate organ function and regeneration.
Promote blood and lymph circulation in the body.
Your master is ready. Begin Small Circle today — on your schedule, for life.
Internal Exercise for Power and Vitality
Your Classical Tai Chi journey begins here.
This prerequisite course teaches you how to connect your arms and legs to your core energy.
Classical Tai Chi Small Circle Form Instruction Part I
The next step is learning the Classical Tai Chi Small Circle Forms.
The square and round forms teach you how to do martial art moves with internal discipline.
The 108 forms are split into two courses.
Classical Tai Chi Small Circle Form Instruction Part II
This course is a continuation of Part I to finish the 108 forms.
It provides further instruction on the square and small circle round form.
Martial Arts Origin of Tai Chi
Martial Arts Origin of Tai Chi shows martial arts applications for the Small Circle Tai Chi forms.
Learn how to improve your fighting skills.
An In Depth Look at What is Small Circle Tai Chi?
This course's emphasis on internal movements and internal power allows you to achieve an old Tai Chi saying “Live Forever in the Spring Season of Your Life”.
Health and Strength with Tai Chi
The most powerful part of our bodies is the torso, the abdomen and the back. Yet, most people do not know how to use this hidden power. This online course concentrates on integrating your arms and legs to the core. Learn to utilize the power in the back and abdominal muscles. Martial Arts and Sports applications are discussed.
