Tai Ch’i  our the grand ultimate fist is  slow, graceful exercise program has shown great results in increased strength and muscle tone, enhanced range of motion and flexibility, and improved balance and coordination.  

 

T’ai Ch’i offers a variety of "quality of life" benefits such as improved concentration, an increased sense of well-being, decreased feelings of stress, more energy, improved posture, and better circulation.

 

T’ai Ch’i Ch’uan is known for it’s low intensity, low-impact form of exercise which is becoming especially well suited for those recovering from an injury; and because it's a weight-bearing exercise, it's also helpful for preventing the brittle-bone disease, osteoporosis.

 

Tai Ch'i exercises encompass a set of "forms.  Each form is a series of postures strung together into one continuous movement. These forms can range from 13 movements up to 108 movements and may take as long as 20 minutes to complete. 

 

Tai Ch’i is based upon Ch’i, a vital force thought to flow through the body. Tai chi utilizes the universal principles forces of Yin and Yang. Each movement incorporates the polarities of Yin and Yang through the actions of empty and full, fast and slow, hard and soft. 

 

Tai Ch'i improves health by breaking up blockages in the flow of chi, thus reestablishing balance in the body's supply of vital force. 

 

T’ai Chi's low-intensity movements have an aerobic affect on the heart and vascular system. Focused attention on movements encourages mental alertness, while relaxing body and mind.

 

T’ai Ch’i is a safe and effective method of exercise and relaxation for most everyone, young or old, athletic or not. Although the exercises are generally performed while standing, and there is a lot of emphasis on shifting weight from one leg to another, the movements can be adapted to permit participation using wheel-chairs or walkers.

 

The forms are flexible enough to allow each person to perform to his "personal best."   

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The main T'ai Chi Ch'uan Family styles

started at Chen villiage in Wen County. Henan                                    

 

1.Chen Style / Founder : Chen Chang Xin

2.Yang Style / Founder : Yang lu shan

3.Wu Style   / Founder : Wu Chun-Yu

4.Li Style    /Founder: LiYi-Yu

5.Sun Style  / Founder : Sun Lu-Tan

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