Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Ji Quan)

Tai Chi Chuan is a kind of Chinese martial art which uses soft strength to restrain the opponent's strong power. It is also one of the three excellent internal Chinese kung fu(Xingyi, Taiji and Bagua).

Learning Tai Chi Chuan is also remarkably beneficial for improving the learner's health. In Chinese modern society, it is suitable for everyone, from kids to the elderly. It is very popular internal kung fu styles in China.

"Taiji" is a technical term from Chinese traditional philosophy, translating as "origin of the universe" and "supreme and unique".

These are some Tai chi training pictures in academy.

A widespread legend has been passed down about Tai Chi Fist. In the Chinese Ming Dynasty, there was an outstanding man named Zhang Sanfeng, who excelled in Martial Arts. He had an unusual quality to him and looked down upon on fame and wealth. One year, he had a competition with a man who was extremely strong. Zhang Sanfeng couldn't defeat him with external force. In order to defeat the man, Zhang put all his effort into the research of many Chinese martial arts. Ultimately, Zhang Sanfeng created the new Fist. In the second competition, he took the new fist and used a distinctive technique to defeat his opponent; namely, he shrewdly used the man's own power to defeat him. This technique immediately impressed people and gradually, Taiji Quan became famous along with this story.

The main principle of Tai Chi Chuan training is that with the soft strength, you restrain the opponent's strong power, and with the skill of this fist, you shrewdly take your adversary's strength and use it against them. Taiji Fist is therefore very effective in actual combat.

Rules of practice:

No.1 Keep in mind that the "Qi" circulating in the arteries and veins mutually adjusts to the steps and movements of your hands, eyes and body.

No.2 All of your movements and Forms are directed by your consciousness.

No.3 Integrate adjustments naturally between your breath and forms, and take everything naturally.

It has been acknowledged that training this fist is very useful for building body strength, curing illnesses, cultivating your moral character and prolonging your life.

Nowadays there are 5 sects of famous Taiji Fists, which are Chenshi Taiji, Sunshi Taiji, Wushi Taiji ,Yangshi Taiji and Wushi Taiji (different).