In his comprehensive training programs, Cohen breaks the practice down into manageable modules designed for beginners and intermediate practitioners alike: The 24 Form Yang Tai Chi:
David Cohen began his study of Tai Chi Chuan in the early 1970s and became a direct, long-term disciple of Grandmaster T.T. Liang. Liang was known for his profound internal power, his poetic teaching style, and his emphasis on the deepest principles of Tai Chi, particularly fang sung (total relaxation) and the distinction between substantial and insubstantial ( empty and full ). Cohen absorbed this teaching meticulously, preserving not just the external forms but the internal requirements, or neigong , that make Tai Chi a genuine internal martial art. david cohen tai chi full
: One of Cohen’s unique teaching points is the visualization of energy as opposing magnets In his comprehensive training programs, Cohen breaks the
: A slow inhale as arms rise and an exhale as the body "sinks" into the earth. Dynamic Imagery Cohen absorbed this teaching meticulously
His classes focus on specific mechanics, such as heel-pivoting with toes toward the sky to protect the knees during transitions.