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
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
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
（一）Distinguishing Between Empty and Full StatesThe entire set of Tai Chi movements is an integrated exercise formed by the transformation of empty and full states, movement and stillness, hardness and softness. In a posture and movement that is upright, relaxed, and gentle, it is required to clearly distinguish between empty and full states in the … Read more
The transformation of xū shí (emptiness and fullness) in Taijiquan is essential for the practice and movement of the form. It can be likened to human walking; without the transformation of xū shí, one cannot step in any direction. Therefore, the transformation of xū shí is a natural attribute of Taijiquan, often referred to as … Read more
Wu Yuxiang proposed in “Shisan Shi Shuo Lue” that “the distinction between empty and solid must be clear; there is emptiness and solidity in every part, and everywhere there is this one emptiness and solidity.” This is the earliest source for distinguishing between empty and solid in Tai Chi. Wang Zongyue’s “Tai Chi Chuan Lun” … Read more
In Chinese, “Qigong” refers to the practice of working with Qi (vital energy) as it transforms into air and biological energy. Qigong is essentially the work of Qi. It is a natural abdominal breathing technique that mimics the breathing of infants, where one tightens the coccygeal muscles during each deep inhalation. Ancient Taoist teachings defined … Read more