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Tai Chi ChuanChinese taijiquan or t'ai-chi-ch'üanAncient Chinese form of exercise or of attack and defense. As exercise, it is designed to provide relaxation in the process of body conditioning, which it accomplishes partly by harmonizing the principles of yin-yang. It employs flowing, deliberate movements with carefully prescribed stances and positions. As a mode of attack and defense, it resembles kung fu and is properly considered a martial art. Dating to the 3rd century AD, Tai Chi Chuan consists of two major schools, the Wu and the Yang. Depending on the school, the number of exercises varies from 24 to more than 100. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In the seamless movements of Tai Chi Chuan, weight pours from one foot to the other like water. Cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses during Tai Chi Chuan exercise. Taijiquan, also known as tai chi chuan, tai chi, or taiji, is an ancient exercise that encompasses health, physical fitness, and sell-defense. |
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