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Tai Chi can help improve the balance and help reduce the risk of falling. In
comparison to other exercises, including weight training, stretching, endurance
training, and balance training, Tai Chi was the most beneficial exercise,
reducing falls … ( The Journal of the American Medical Association , May 3,
1995, Vol 273, No 17, pp 1341 – 1347). Danny Lai is from Taichung, Taiwan.
There, he learned many different kinds of martial arts, including Tai Chi,
Hsing-Yi, Ba Gua, Tae Kwon Do and Shaolin. Tai Chi Punch Although each style of
Tai Chi Chuan has its peculiar features, the five styles of Tai Chi Chuan
something in common, they are: With a calm mind the performer breathes
naturally. In peace and ease the performer moves lightly, softly, slowly and
equally. The performer moves harmoniously and in a balanced way. The performer
moves like a circle–graceful and perfect. The motion is slow and steady and
strong strength (yang) and weak strength (yin) can be used in motions mutually.
Tai Chi Chuan has attracted attention internationally. It has special functions
in promoting health and preventing illness. To help the performer to concentrate
their mind and to make their motions coordinate with their breath, music can be
played to accompany practice. Flow with the sound of the musical instruments. In
following the rhythms of the music, practicing Tai Chi Chuan will relieve stress
and benefit health. Crescent Kick (Shuang Pai Chiao) The name Tai Chi comes from
the Taoist symbol the West calls yin (black) and yang (white). This Tai Chi
symbol represents two balanced opposites: black and white, sky and earth, fire
and water, masculine and feminine, moon and sun. Feminine is the black or yin.
Masculine is light or yang. The yin side of Tai Chi is like yoga, moving
meditation, or chi kung. The yang side is the martial art – the practical
application of the movements – using your power. Most often the yang side of Tai
Chi is not taught. The healing benefits without the martial application is the
yin without the yang. Through the movements of Tai Chi, one can set the mind and
body in balance. It is not easy to do. You want to make sure that for every
movement in motion (yang) or at rest (yin) your body is moving together. Through
Tai Chi training, you can learn more about yourself and you can feel calm and
peaceful all the time. It is a kind of martial art, but it is a gentle martial
art. It is not for attacking, but has powerful self-defense applications.
