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
Nowadays, more and more people practice Tai Chi, but the trend of making it more like a performance or dance has diluted its true meaning. As various forms of routines are learned and competitions become the focus, practitioners often gain superficial skills while losing the fundamental essence of Tai Chi. Over the years, the explanations … Read more
Tai Chi (太极拳) is a treasure of traditional Chinese martial arts, integrating the philosophies of Daoism (道家), Confucianism (儒家), and Buddhism (佛家) to achieve a state of unity between body and mind, as well as harmony between humanity and nature. Practicing Tai Chi requires adherence to twelve essential philosophies, including the concepts of Wu Ji … Read more
1. A true Tai Chi practitioner focuses on internal power. In Wu Tunan’s memoirs, he wrote that practicing Tai Chi requires the ability to release internal energy and control opponents with it. This indicates that Tai Chi practitioners emphasize internal strength. However, Wu Tunan also mentioned that while his style of Tai Chi was quite … Read more
1. Practicing Tai Chi often does not yield immediate fitness results, similar to activities like walking or hiking, but this is a misconception. The reasons for this perception are twofold: Firstly, the practice time is insufficient, meaning the exercise volume is inadequate. If one only practices the simplified Tai Chi three times a day, taking … Read more
Tai Chi is an excellent method for health maintenance. As people’s awareness of health improves, many have joined the ranks of Tai Chi practitioners. So how can one practice Tai Chi effectively? Are your methods of practicing Tai Chi correct? Five Essential Points that must be understood when practicing Tai Chi First: Grasp the Core … Read more
It is well known that Tai Chi (太极拳) promotes health, fitness, and self-defense, making it one of the best exercises for longevity. However, with every good comes a bad; many people blindly pursue rigorous training in Tai Chi, which not only fails to improve their skills but also leads to injuries and even chronic ailments, … Read more
1. Chen Style Tai Chi Chen Style Tai Chi is a traditional form of Tai Chi passed down from the Chen family in Chenjiagou, Wenxian County, Henan Province. The Chen Style routines practiced today are derived from the seven forms created by Chen Changxing (1771-1853) and his contemporary Chen Youben, which were simplified and organized … Read more