Due to the health benefits, cultural origins, movement characteristics, martial arts connotations, rhythmic aesthetics, social entertainment, and philosophical thoughts associated with Tai Chi, it is deeply loved by the Chinese people. At the same time, as a quintessence of traditional Chinese culture, it is respected by people from different ethnicities and cultures around the world. … Read more
What is Tai Chi? The classic states: “Tai Chi is born from Wu Ji, the mother of Yin and Yang.” Wu Ji represents stillness, silent and motionless; Tai Chi represents movement, responding and following the flow. Movement arises from stillness, Wu Ji gives birth to Tai Chi. Tai Chi is the martial art of Yin … Read more
1. Regular practice canextend lifespan.2. Reduces the likelihood of colon cancer. Studies show that moderate daily Tai Chi practice can reduce your risk of colon cancer by at least thirty percent.3. Your bones will become stronger. Tai Chi practice can make bones denser, significantly reducing the risk of osteoporosis.4. Reduces fat. Of course, you can … Read more
“ Kongfu Tai Chi Chuan Tai Chi Chuan, a national intangible cultural heritage, is a traditional Chinese martial art that integrates various functions such as nurturing temperament, strengthening the body, and combat techniques, centered around the philosophical concepts of Tai Chi and Yin-Yang from traditional Confucian and Daoist thought. It combines the changes of Yin-Yang … Read more
01 “Low Stance” and “Internal Power” To measure the skill of a traditional Tai Chi practitioner, the key lies in whether they possess the “internal power” of Tai Chi. Many Tai Chi enthusiasts mistakenly believe that a low stance indicates advanced Tai Chi skills; however, this is not the case. Squatting too low makes it … Read more
1. Preparation Activities.Before exercising, it is essential to perform preparatory activities such as stretching, bending, and squatting; otherwise, it is easy to cause sprains, bruises, fractures, etc. Practicing Tai Chi places a significant static load on the lower limbs, with the burden on the ankles, knees, and surrounding ligaments being particularly heavy, often several times … Read more
Main Methods of Tai Chi Include: Peng (Ward Off), Lu (Roll Back), Ji (Press), An (Push), Cai (Pluck), Ba (Split), Zhou (Elbow), Kao (Shoulder), Fen (Divide), Yun (Cloud), Tui (Push), Lou (Pull), etc. These techniques, along with Zai (Plum Blossom), Ban (Move), Lan (Intercept), Pie (Flick), Da (Hit) and leg techniques like Deng (Kick), Fen … Read more
As we enter a new era, the terms “Tai Chi” and “Tai Chi Quan” are increasingly used, both domestically and internationally, playing an indispensable role in promoting national fitness, fostering international exchanges, and enhancing Chinese culture, becoming one of the most beautiful cultural symbols of the Chinese nation. In exploring the reasons behind this phenomenon, … Read more
Throughout the practice of Tai Chi, the concepts of “Yin and Yang” and “Void and Reality” are consistently integrated. This is reflected in the movements of Tai Chi, where each posture embodies the principles of “Opening and Closing”, “Round and Square”, “Rolling and Releasing”, “Void and Reality”, “Light and Heavy”, “Soft and Hard”, “Slow and … Read more
Daoyin also known as “Dao Yin”. “Dao” refers to “guiding qi”, harmonizing the qi; “Yin” refers to “leading the body”, making the body supple. Daoyin is an ancient Chinese health-preserving technique that combines breathing exercises (Dao) and body movements (Yin), promoting health by facilitating the flow of blood and qi through movements of the body … Read more