Around the year 1200, a Daoist monk named Chang San-feng lived in a temple in the Wudang Mountains. He was a master of martial arts, dedicated to living in harmony with nature and following the principles of the Dao. According to legend, one day he observed a playful duel between a crane and a snake. The victor was Chang San-feng: after watching and analyzing this fight, he developed the precursor to modern Tai Chi. The aim of this book is to transfer the knowledge of the "Ancients" into a new era. Unlike other traditional forms, the Crane form of Tai Chi emphasizes movements of the feet and toes, hands and fingers to enhance blood circulation, the function of the lymphatic system, and ultimately the flow of life energy in the meridians. The Crane form of Tai Chi is for anyone seeking improvement.