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Tai Chi History and Benefits

Modern Tai Chi Chuan Styles

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The modern forms of Tai Chi are derived from the martial art teachings of the Chen family at Chen's village in northern China.

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Origins of Tai Chi Chuan

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Tai Chi Chuan, literally means Supreme Ultimate Fist and is a Chinese martial art. Taoism philosophy serves as the theoretical foundation of Tai Chi Chuan.

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Roots of Tai Chi

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The philosophical term Tai Chi was first described in two Chinese Taoism books; Book of Change and Tao De Ching written around the 2nd millennium B.C.

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Benefits of Tai Chi

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Increased energy, reduced stress, improved blood circulation, health and longevity, ability to relax on a deeper level, balancing, breathing, mind focus, coordination and concentration.

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What is Tai Chi

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Tai Chi (Tai Chi Chuan) is often referred to as "Meditation in Movement" because of its graceful appearance. It is a martial art that combines flowing physical movement with Chi circulation, breathing, and stretching techniques. Based upon the 3000 year old Chinese philosophies of Ying & Yang and the Five Elements, Tai Chi promotes health, well-being and longevity. Consisting of a sequence of smooth flowing movements, Tai Chi integrates the mind AND the body.

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Newsflash

OC tai Chi Studio was featured at the "Great Park in Motion" series of events in May, 2010. For details, please visit the Irvine Great Park website.

Tai Chi Studio was Featured on Irvine City TV. We took part in the Irvine Health Expo on May 30th, 2009, which was later featured on Irvine City TV (ICTV-30). To watch the TV segment that includes our Tai Chi class, please click here!


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