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WHAT IS TAI CHI? The art of Tai Chi has three aspects; Martial Art System, Traditional Chinese medicine and Philosophy. With its roots in the philosophy of Tao, Tai Chi is based on the theory of Yin and Yang, interactive forces expressed around us in all phenomena, sun and moon, light and shade, north and south poles, water and rock, man and woman. The movements of Tai Chi comprise of individual postures, each one with a martial application, which are linked together smoothly and continuously, likened to reeling silk from a cocoon. In Tai Chi, Yin and Yang forces constantly interact to produce new energy, which is stored and expressed according to the intent within each move or technique. Tai Chi practice with its suppleness and energy provides a balanced drill to the joints and all parts of the body. Complete dedication is required on the movements during practice giving rise to a state of tranquillity. The ability to remain calm and clear is paramount in today’s world, and though we may not have to fight others physically, we deal with mental pressure on a daily basis. Stress resulting from pressure, change, and other factors may disturb our equilibrium and our health, our inner sense of self and our peace of mind. Whether our initial interest is maintaining good health, the philosophy, or an interest in the martial aspect, Tai Chi training can touch our lives in a unique way, energizing and balancing body mind and spirit, amid the demands and changes of modern life. WHAT IS YANG STYLE TAI CHI? Yang style Tai Chi has its roots in Chen Style, the original Tai Chi. Beginning with the founder of Yang style, Yang Lu Chan in the mid nineteenth century, three generations of the Yang family lifted Tai Chi from an art taught in closed circles, to a place of prominence in China. Subsequently, Tai Chi as we know it today was made a gift to the world, through Yang Chen Fu, the 3rd generation (1883-1936), whose refinements made Yang Style Tai Chi accessible to all, regardless of age or ability.
THE TEN ESSENCES OF THE FAMOUS YANG CHEN FU These principles were written down by Master Yang in the early part of the 20th Century.
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