Tai chi, short for T'ai chi ch'uan, sometimes called "shadowboxing", is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits and meditation.
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13 Facts About Tai chi
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In China, tai chi is categorized under the Wudang grouping of Chinese martial arts—that is, arts applied with internal power.
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Nevertheless, some schools claim that tai chi sprang from the theories of Song dynasty Neo-Confucianism .
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Five major styles of tai chi are named for the Chinese families who originated them:.
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Tai chi's wrote the first English language book on t'ai-chi, "T'ai-chi ch'uan: Body and Mind in Harmony", in 1961.
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Tai chi's taught regular classes at Carnegie Hall, the Actors Studio, and the United Nations.
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Tai chi thus created a shortened 37-movement version that he taught in his schools.
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Tai chi is often characterized by slow movements in Taolu practice, and one of the reasons is to develop body awareness.
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The traditional styles of tai chi have forms that differ in aesthetics, but share many similarities that reflect their common origin.
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Tai chi has no standardized ranking system, except the Chinese Wushu Duan wei exam system run by the Chinese wushu association in Beijing.
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Traditional tai chi was developed for self-defense, but it has evolved to include a graceful form of seated exercise now used for stress reduction and other health conditions.
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Tai chi has been promoted for treating various ailments, and is supported by the National Parkinson Foundation and Diabetes Australia, among others.
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