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Xu Ling Ding Jin, Chen Jian Zhui Zhou, Han Xiong Ba Bei, Qi Chen Dan Tian… What do these Tai Chi terms mean? How should they be understood? How can they be achieved? This article organizes common Tai Chi terms and explains them in detail. If you like it, don’t forget to bookmark and share. … Read more
01 Scientific Breathing Method Tai Chi emphasizes abdominal breathing, whether through natural breathing or the movements of the form, it stresses abdominal breathing.Breathing is also coordinated with intention; during inhalation, the internal energy rises along the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) up the spine, and during exhalation, it descends along the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) down … Read more
How to Achieve Relaxation and Sinking? What is the Difference Between Relaxation and Loosening?1. Adhere to the principles of Tai Chi: maintain a light and empty top (xu ling ding jin), sink the shoulders and drop the elbows (chen jian zhui zhou), relax the waist and drop the hips (song yao luo kua), keep the … Read more
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
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
Starting Position (Qi Shi) The starting position of Tai Chi should be natural, with the chest relaxed and the back straight, head held high. Bend the knees and relax the waist while looking forward, relax the shoulders and let the elbows hang, focusing on the lower dantian (丹田, dāntián). Left and Right Wild Horse Parts … 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