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There is a general distinction of the kung fu styles in China between "northern" and "Southern" which is not geographical but rather of the techniques and methods themselves. The southern styles often referred to as "short fist" styles and is characterised as having short fast hand movements and low kicks-two example of this are "Wing Chun" and "Hung Gar". The northern styles of kung fu emphasizes extended striking with deep stances and dynamic kicking. The theory of northern kung fu is that the rigorous training in the extended postures develops power, which the practitioner can condense into shorter strikes when actually fighting. The northern styles develop flexibility, strength, coordination, balance and agility. The training also instills a great degree of technical versatility.

T'ai Tsung is based on the use of northern style kung fu, which is taught in a systemic fashion through classical long solo forms exhibiting both attack and defense movements. All forms are taught slowly with attention to detail and understanding. T'ai Tsung's forms are complimented by practicing their applications, free fighting and physical conditioning.