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Chinese internal martial art involving both striking and standing grappling.

Chinese internal martial art involving both striking and standing grappling.

Practice can involve forms (broken up into techniques or practiced as a dance), push-hands (tui shou), and free sparring (san shou). The art is practiced by many solely as physical culture, for health without martial application.

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What differentiates the major styles of Tai Chi?

When people speak of Tai Chi, usually they speak of it as a single style, even (in my experience) among those who are knowledgeable about martial arts. At first look, they do look very similar in that they each catalog and teach its techniques…
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Should I speed up my breathing or slow down my tai chi?

I'm trying to learn tai chi by watching videos. (Sorry, I know it's probably not the best way!) I'm a slow breather (about 6 breaths per minute), and the tai chi exercises I'm trying to learn say to breathe out when moving out and breathe in when…
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What elements of a typical Tai Chi curriculum are useful for fighting or combat sports?

On various internet forums and websites over the years, I have managed to acquire the impression that there are elements of wrestling/grappling (and perhaps even striking) within Tai Chi, though it is no longer taught in that manner in most places…
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What is "seven star"?

This question asks about a seven star mantis stance. In the Chen Man Ching Tai Chi form I practice we incorporate a move known as "step up to seven stars". Clearly there is some concept referenced by both. Unfortunately a Google search provides a…
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Snake Creeps Down

Snake Creeps Down: when coming from Single Whip, is it possible to open such a wide posture in order to bend the left foot almost straight ahead when squating the right one? When learning, did you feel unconfortable with the right knee? I would…
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I'm totally new to Tai Chi How to learn it and where to learn it?

I recently came to know about Tai chi and I'm interested in learning it. Unfortunately, there are no Tai chi classes around. Can I learn it through internet or any other medium? If so please guide me.
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What rate should I be learning tai chi and qi gong?

I am a beginner with Tai Chi QiGong. There are 20 Movements of forms. I have been taking classes for a little over 3 months and I have only learned 13 of them. For the past 3 classes there have only been a series of stretching exercises and the…
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What are name of Tai chi 108 form Wu style in Cantonese?

I would like to know the name of 108 form, tai chi Wu style, in cantonesse
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What is the meaning of "Invest in Loss" in regard to Tai Chi?

This maxim was made famous by Cheng Man-ch’ing, and may even have earlier origins. What did Master Cheng mean by "Invest in Loss" in relation to Tai Chi? I was taught that it is an extremely important principle.
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