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[Guide]Tai chi chuan/Qi control - NekoChan - 04-15-2010
Tai chi chuan/Qi control
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Before you read this guide, I recommend starting with this - http://www.supportforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5904
What is Qi?
The literal translation is "air," and "breath," but it is frequently translated as "energy flow."
References to things analogous to the qi taken to be the life-process or “flow” of energy that sustains living beings are found in many belief systems, especially in Asia. - Wikipedia
What is Tai chi chuan?
The term tai chi chuan literally translates as "the ultimate."
Focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form purportedly helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. Besides general health benefits and stress management attributed to tai chi training, aspects of traditional Chinese medicine are taught to advanced tai chi students in some traditional schools.
Along with Yoga, tai chi is one of the fastest growing fitness and health maintenance activities in the United States. - Wiki
What are the five major styles of Tai chi chuan?
- Chen style (陳氏) of Chen Wangting (1580–1660)
- Yang style (楊氏) of Yang Lu-ch'an (1799-1872)
- Wu or Wu/Hao style (武氏) of Wu Yu-hsiang (1812-1880)
- Wu style (吳氏) of Wu Ch'uan-yu (1834–1902) and his son Wu Chien-ch'uan (1870-1942)
- Sun style (孫氏) of Sun Lu-t'ang (1861–1932)
Learning videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNWPk6tYoUM - Tai Chi for beginners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBvF6r6DOvc - Tai Chi 24-form
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcwyI6KZEPM - My personal favorite, for you action lovers
All the text here is from my point of view. If you think otherwise, let me know. Also, Im sorry, if I have made grammar mistakes. I try to keep my grammar decent. For any questions feel free to ask. Enjoy.