Watching the performances of Tai Chi masters is a delightful and refreshing experience, akin to enjoying a beautiful art form. However, some enthusiasts have practiced Tai Chi for many years, feeling confident in their form and movements, yet their practice lacks depth. Those with a larger frame may appear loose; those with a smaller frame … Read more
Tai Chi Chuan is the world’s largest martial art. It represents the quintessence of Chinese martial arts and serves as a carrier and symbol of traditional Chinese culture. It is a discipline that interprets and expresses traditional Chinese philosophy through the body. The essence that distinguishes martial arts from other disciplines is its function of … Read more
1. Calmness and IntentThe most important principle in practicing Tai Chi Chuan is “calmness and intent,” which runs through the entire process of practicing. This means that during practice, the mind should be focused, using consciousness to continuously guide movements, flexibly changing them so that every action has a certain direction, avoiding chaotic movements, aimless … Read more
Tai Chi Chuan is not a mystical or esoteric martial art, nor is it merely a form of soft exercise or dance. Tai Chi Chuan is a genuine martial art, characterized by internal power. It is a martial art that integrates both internal and external practices, with fitness as its foundation, mental cultivation as its … Read more
Taijiquan Philosophy Basic Methods: Taijiquan employs basic methods such as “peng, lu, ji, an, zhong, elbow, kao, jin, tui, gu, pan, ding”. The movements are slow and smooth, requiring the practitioner to maintain a straight back, relaxed jaw, and upright posture, embodying a sense of floating like clouds. At the same time, Taijiquan places great … Read more
Regarding the origins of Tai Chi, there have been claims that it originated in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, even as far back as the Tang dynasty. However, through historical research, it has been proven that these claims are unfounded. Historical records and field investigations confirm that Tai Chi was created in the … Read more
Source: BBCTai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art, sometimes referred to as “Tai Chi Chuan (太极拳)” or “moving meditation”.It consists of a series of different postures connected by slow movements.Although Tai Chi appears to be gentle, studies show it is as effective as traditional exercise in reducing weight and visceral fat.Since Tai Chi … Read more
First, Practice Calmness Do not be overly excited; keep your mind clear and relaxed as if preparing to rest. Adjust your posture correctly and roughly go through the major points once or twice—it’s okay if you don’t get it perfect. Just avoid slouching, puffing your chest, or leaning forward or backward. Some friends wish to … Read more
Practicing Tai Chi, though its essence is extremely simple, requires a lifetime of dedication. Mastering it leads to a profound state of being.Tai Chi, when first learned, is the same set of movements; after gaining a certain level of skill, it remains the same set; ultimately, even in the realm of the divine, it is … Read more
Below video is sourced from Zheng Wuqing Tai Chi. Tai Chi has ten levels of skill, integrating both internal and external practices, harmonizing movement and stillness. Each level has its own realm and efficacy. The first to third levels are the entry stages, beginning with softness and flexibility, transforming rigidity into gentleness, and using the … Read more