1n 1957, the State Physical Education and Sports Commission of China compiled and published 88-Form Taiji Boxing. 88-Form Taiji Boxing is based on the Yang style. It preserves the order of traditional Taiji Quan's movements, while expressing the character of the Yang style in a more concentrated form. For those not familiar with the 88, it is the modern version of the Yang long form.

The set starts with a brief talk followed by a beautifully clear, controlled and elegant demonstration by a Chinese lady in quite a low posture of the entire 88 movement form. The pace of the initial demonstration is fairly quick (under 15 minutes so it keeps your interest. Then the professor proceeds to demonstrate the form himself in small chunks giving some insight into the application but without demonstrating on an opponent, and you also see the lady demonstrate again.

At the end they demonstrate the form again more slowly with pauses after each move to allow you to follow and check your posture. The form is also shown from the back view to the accompaniment of Tai Chi Melody. The quality of the production is excellent with clear tuition.

About Professor Li Deyin: Li De Yin, is the well known figure in China for his outstanding contribution in promoting Tai Chi. He is the director of the Physical Education Department of Beijing People's University and Vice Chairman of Beijing Wushu Association. He served as head coach for the thousands-people Tai Chi Parade of the opening ceremony of 11th Asian Game. He also served as Chief Umpire for the Tai Chi Chuan competition. He is nominated as the "Top 100 best martial artists in China Today" and one of the "National Ten Most Popular Wushu Masters".