- The word Tai Chi means Grand Ultimate. Chuan means Fist.
- Tai Chi Chuan was derived from Taoism. Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, wrote Tao Te Ching in the 6th century BC.
- Tai Chi Chuan was created by Chen Wang Ting, a 9th generation of the Chen family in the 17th century, in Chen Village (Chenjiagou), China.
- There are different styles of Tai Chi Chuan. Five main Tai Chi styles are: Chen, Yang, Wu, (Another) Wu, Sun. Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan is the oldest and parent form of the five main styles.
- Tai Chi is based on the concepts of the idea of Yin and Yang.
- Tai Chi began as a martial art, but these days it is most frequency practiced for its health benefits property.
- Benefits: strong leg development, cardiovascular heath, coordination, better balance, flexibility, increases circulation (blood, water and qi), decrease arthritis pain, blood pressure… etc.
- Tai Chi begins from Wuji and returns to Wuji. Wuji - Tai Chi (or Taiji) - Wuji
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