Getting started with Tai Chi Chuan

by Anne Penny

Graceful exercise through gentle, flowing movement - that's the image offered by those performing Tai Chi Chuan, which is almost as enjoyable to watch as to do. The slow movements glide into each other in a continuous flow...read more

by Mary W. Matthews

Silently, the group bows to the spirit of compassion. In perfect synchrony, the group begins to move — slowly, gently, gracefully; they remain silent, but for the occasional call of "single whip" or "two more, please...read more

by Jarn

"Cloud Hands Block" Tai Chi that we know today is actually a short form for the phrase Tai Chi Chuan. It is a very old form of Chinese martial art whose founder is unknown. Because of its age multiple schools of Tai Chi...read more

by Ivor W. Hartmann

Tai Chi Chuan or Taijiquan was introduced into China around 540 A.D. by an Indian Buddhist priest named the Boddidharma. At this time the Shaolin order was formed. During the building of their Temple, the emperor's gardene...read more

by Rod Kennedy

Tai Chi Chuan is considered one of the national treasures of China. Throughout that vast nation one may, on any given day, find a park or other open area filled with people performing this ancient art. The slow, graceful...read more

by Michael Bergeron

Before rushing out and purchasing tons of instructional videos and books, or paying someone a large monthly fee, it is best to think about the course of action you wish to take when learning Tai Chi Chuan, and even other s...read more

by Seang-Lim Tan

Tai Chi Chuan, or Taijiquan can be bewildering to the beginner. The slow movement is beautiful but complex, the teaching methods often abstract, and obscure. With several different styles, all if which have different tea...read more

by Richard Szeligowski

"Tai Chi is doing anything well." William C.C. Chen said this about the art. Tai Chi is usually performed very slowly for a reason; there are millions of possibilities available when practicing. Playing a Tai Chi form sl...read more

by J. Roy Stevens

To get started in Tai Chi Chuan one must find an experienced teacher. How do you find one? Ask around, visit various dojo's that instruct in Tai Chi Chaun and talk to the teacher. Ask about his or her credentials. Talk ...read more

by Kenny Priestley

Taichi is NOT for health. Taichi IS for fighting! The fact is that taichi was developed less than 400 years ago as a martial art. It's proper name is Taichi Chuan, translated it means Ultimate Supreme Fist. You may ...read more

by D. Trump

Tai-chi is a great way to create a balance between your body and soul. It is also a great way to help keep fit and develop greater coordination and body control. Many older people learn Tai-chi because it has many health...read more