Tai chi

The gentle way

Find strength in balance. Discover the Japanese martial art that turns movement, leverage, and control into a practice of its own.

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Tai Chi, often referred to as Tai Chi Chuan, is a Chinese martial art known for its graceful and slow-moving forms. It’s a unique martial art that combines self-defense techniques with meditation and mindfulness, making it accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. In Tai Chi, practitioners, known as “Tai Chi artists,” perform a series of flowing movements and postures that are designed to improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being. The art places a strong emphasis on relaxation, breath control, and the cultivation of vital energy, known as “qi.”

The foundations of the practice.

Country of origin

China

Primary focus

Chinese Taoism

Training contact

Not listed

Weapon

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Olympic competition

Demonstration only

Martial roots

Chen Wangting or Zhang Sanfeng

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State

Tai Chi

Sea Spray

Tai Chi

Sadrul Hoda Tichar

Tai Chi

Life Institute of Tai-Chi & Martial Arts

Tai Chi

Life Institute of Tai-Chi & Martial Arts (Litma)

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