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Chinese martial arts is more than just fighting styles. Seasoned practitioners are convinced it is a lifestyle, a state of mind ,and the pursuit of harmony between man and the universe.

Regardless of schools or styles, the common denominator of Chinese martial arts is Qigong; the internal 'air' or force that exists in every individual but skill is required to tap it. This Qigong, once tapped, can be harnessed to transmit its peculiar properties to increase physical strength, improving health, detoxify poisons, and calm the spirit.

How then, to exude this Qigong? This is where the different martial art schools come in. There are many different ways by means of principles to do it; none of it as easy as ABC. I shall expound a little on one of the most popular school in the West, Tai Chi.

Tai Chi is selected because it embodies the whole concept of Qigong; making it accessible to the young and old alike. The lethality of its style is well demonstrated in tournaments around the world; and its health-promoting qualities is sworn by its elderly enthusiasts.

Tai Chi is about moving with nature and projecting force from the environment rather than ejecting from one's own body. It requires a still mind and calm spirit; enabling the whole body to move as one; all internal conflicts subside and the internal milieu no longer grasp about the strange external but is in harmony with it.
That; is real Kung fu.

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