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	Tai Chi Chuan - MartialTalk Online Martial Arts Encyclopedia Project
		T'ai Chi Ch'uan is considered a soft style martial art, an art applied with as complete a relaxation or "softness" in the musculature as possible, to distinguish its theory and application from that of the hard martial art styles which use a degree of tension in the muscles.
		T'ai Chi Ch'uan as physical training is characterized by its requirement for the use of leverage through the joints based on coordination in relaxation rather than muscular tension in order to neutralize or initiate physical attacks.
		T'ai Chi Ch'uan's theories and practice are therefore believed by some schools to have been formulated by the Taoist monk Chang San-feng in the 12th century, a time frame fitting well with when the principles of the Neo-Confucian school were making themselves felt in Chinese intellectual life.
	www.martialtalk.net /wiki/index.php/Tai_Chi_Chuan (3501 words)

	Tai Chi Chuan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		T'ai Chi Ch'üan is considered a soft style martial art, an art applied with as complete a relaxation or "softness" in the musculature as possible, to distinguish its theory and application from that of the hard martial art styles which use a degree of tension in the muscles.
		T'ai Chi Ch'üan as physical training is characterized by its requirement for the use of leverage through the joints based on coordination in relaxation rather than muscular tension in order to neutralize or initiate physical attacks.
		T'ai Chi Ch'üan's theories and practice are therefore believed by some schools to have been formulated by the Taoist monk Chang San-feng in the 12th century, a time frame fitting well with when the principles of the Neo-Confucian school were making themselves felt in Chinese intellectual life.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tai_chi (3679 words)

	Tai Chi Chuan: Encyclopedia topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		T'ai Chi Ch'üan is known as a soft style martial art, an art applied with as complete a relaxation or "softness" in the musculature as possible, to distinguish its theory and application from that of the hard styles which use a degree of tension in the muscles.
		In T'ai Chi classes one is taught awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels.
		T'ai Chi Chuan as physical training is characterized by its requirement for the use of leverage through the joints based on coordination in relaxation rather than muscular tension.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/tai_chi_chuan (4389 words)

	Tai Chi Introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Tai Chi Chuan is excellent for health and balance while preserving its martial aspects which are learned through practice of the empty hand forms, weapon forms, push hands, fighting forms and free-form sparring.
		Tai Chi Chuan has been recorded in formal documents since the time of Chen, Wang-Ting (of the Chen Village) in the late 1500's to 1600's AD Thus according to written historical records, Tai Chi Chuan was founded by the Chen family.
		Tai Chi Chuan was not broadly revealed to the Chinese public until 1926 by Yang family descendent, Yang, Cheng-Fu (1883-1936).
	www.taichiamerica.com /Introduction.htm (4196 words)

	List of Tai Chi Chuan forms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		List of Tai Chi Chuan empty hand forms, postures, movements, or positions in order of number of forms:
		103 - Yang long form (The moves can also add up to 85, 88, 108 or 150 depending on how they are counted.)
		There are also many variations of various weapons and ch'i kung/qigong forms associated with different schools.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Tai_Chi_Chuan_forms (177 words)

	Tai Chi Chuan
		T’ai Chi was passed on to and refined by further generations of the Chen family but deliberately kept within the area of Chen’s village until the early 19th century when Yang Luchan learned Chen style T’ai Chi while employed in the Chen household.
		T’ai Chi’s origin as a martial art doesn’t invalidate it as a means of attaining good health, since, even in its original form, the main emphasis in its practice was to create a stronger, and thus a healthier body both internally and externally.
		T’ai Chi is especially effective as a form of exercise because it increases the muscle load slowly, without stress, and gradually increases the strength of the bones.
	www.shaolinarts.com /pages/taichi.html (8526 words)

	Tai Chi Chuan Summary
		T'ai Chi Ch'üan is considered a soft style martial art, an art applied with as complete a relaxation or "softness" in the musculature as possible, to distinguish its theory and application from that of the hard martial art styles which use a degree of tension in the muscles.
		T'ai Chi Ch'üan as physical training is characterized by its requirement for the use of leverage through the joints based on coordination in relaxation rather than muscular tension in order to neutralize or initiate physical attacks.
		T'ai Chi Ch'üan's theories and practice are therefore believed by some schools to have been formulated by the Taoist monk Zhang Sanfeng in the 12th century, a time frame fitting well with when the principles of the Neo-Confucian school were making themselves felt in Chinese intellectual life.
	www.bookrags.com /Tai_Chi_Chuan (4743 words)

	Tai Chi '24 forms' Tutorial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Tai Tzi Tsuan (Tai Chi) is a higher level of Chi Gun, a moving meditation technique.
		Tai Chi masters (not all of them) can go down and walk with their thighs parallel to the ground, but it is not a requirement.
		Tai Chi is known for healing the knee problems, but if you do not follow this rule, you may as well create ones.
	taichi.snowseed.com /taichi_24.htm (5942 words)

	TAI CHI
		Tai chi is one of the arts of Chinese taoism, a tradition thousands of years old.
		Tai chi chuan (”chuan” = fist or boxing) is said to have begun in the 12th century with the legendary Chang San-Feng.
		The former was a student of Yang Lu-Chan, founder of Yang family tai chi chuan and incorrectly thought to have been the first editor of the ”Tai Chi Classics”.
	www.angelfire.com /sk/syukhtun/taichi.html (1921 words)

	Tai Chi Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Although the "chi" in tai chi chuan does not have the same meaning or Chinese character as the "chi" that means internal energy, many practitioners claim training in the art does enhance the flow of the vital stuff in a student's body.
		To enhance the flow, tai chi chuan students should ensure their body is relaxed and their mind is quiet, and remain aware of the heaviness of the abdomen, Lee says.
		It is the most important word in tai chi because of its three aspects: The body and joints have to relax, the muscles have to relax, and the mind has to relax." The tension in the forehead disappears, and the student starts breathing calmly.
	www.utah.edu /stc/tai-chi/articles.html (4700 words)

	AEA Tai Chi Club
		In addition to being one of the main branches of Chinese kung fu, Tai Chi Chuan is well known as effective practice for stress reduction and health improvement.
		Tai Chi has sometimes been described as joint yoga because of the character of the movements.
		At high levels Tai Chi Chuan is an extremely effective martial art, but it can take a a long time to learn.
	aeaclubs.org /taichi (450 words)

	White Magnolia Tai Chi School: Yang style Tai Chi hand and weapon forms, member of the Plum Blossom International ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The various tai chi movements occur in these abbreviated forms in different orders and in varying contexts, so that tai chi is experienced from the get-go as a vibrant, living language of body, mind and spirit.
		The origins of Tai Chi practice lie in the monasteries and temples of China, where Buddhist monks and Daoist priests studied the movements of animals and the solar system, and expressed the fruits of their insights in exercises designed to build strength and increase longevity.
		Tai Chi can be enjoyed by people of all ages and provides great health benefits to the weak and the strong.
	www.whitemagnoliataichi.com /index.html (2181 words)

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		Tai chi emphasizes complete relaxation, and is essentially a form of meditation, or what has been called "meditation in motion." Unlike the hard martial arts, tai chi is characterized by soft, slow, flowing movements that emphasize force, rather than brute strength.
		Tai Chi, as a form of meditation, is intended to help one understand oneself and to enable one to deal with others more effectively.
		The tai chi form is meant to enable one to bring the principles of yin and yang back into their fundamental, natural harmony.
	www.mtsu.edu /~jpurcell/Taichi (678 words)

	Wellness Through Tai Chi - Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Tai chi as a method of fall prevention in the elderly.
		Tai chi chuan to improve muscular strength and endurance in elderly individuals: a pilot study.
		Tai Chi Chuan training is associated with enhanced endothelium-dependent dilation in skin vasculature of healthy older men.
	www.wellnessthroughtaichi.com /List.htm (2897 words)

	Tai Chi Chuan - Plum Blossom International Federation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Tai Chi Chuan is well known for its superior health benefits and high level of effectiveness in combat.
		Tai Chi forms are performed in a slow and relaxed manner, which calms the mind and releases the mental and physical tensions of our modern stressful lifestyle.
		As a martial art, Tai Chi Chuan uses the theory of "four ounces of strength against a ton of force," repelling the opponent without resorting to force against force.
	www.plumblossom.net /TaiChi (100 words)

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		To be excessively negative is a form of madness, yet to be excessively positive is equally a form of madness.
		Tai Chi is practised by millions of people world wide and in Oxfordshire you have the opportunity to join in a Tai Chi class.
		The form is a series of 73 consecutive moves performed slowly.
	www.lycos.com /info/tai-chi-chuan--forms.html (316 words)

	In Search of Yang Cheng-Fu
		Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese discipline.
		Tai Chi Chuan is an internal system of healing and energy work, a dance, a philosophy, a meditation, a spiritual quest, a way of centering, and a therapy.
		His short form of 37 movements was derived from the Yang Family classical fist form of 108 movements.
	www.nytaichi.com /looking.htm (2840 words)

	Tai Chi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Deng Shih-hai is a student of Wong Tse-ho who is the Honorary Chairmain of the Tai Chi Chuan Association of Taiwan.
		I had a list of instructors and schools in Texas, but it became obsolete and difficult to administer.
		Usually teachers at those schools can point you to a Tai Chi instructor if they don't have one at their school.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/MSVonTress/taichi.htm (448 words)

	TheTaiChiSite.com - Pushing hands, San Shou and Tai Chi Combat
		USCKF Tai Chi Pushing Hands Rules - Pushing hands rules vary from tournament to tournament but the USCKF's rules are representative of a typical set of push hands rules.
		If you are interested in meeting to practice Tai Chi push hands drills and cooperative 2-person partner drills in the University and Wallingford areas of Seattle Frank Wong or call (425) 356-5584 during the day.
		Martial Application of Tai Chi - From the Patience T'ai Chi Association one of the oldest continuously operating Tai Chi schools in America.
	www.thetaichisite.com /tai-205.htm (2207 words)

	Tai Chi & Qigong (chi kung) Health Benefits, DVD, Book, FREE Lessons, Teachers Directory, Natural Health - Asian ...
		T’ai Chi may is a wonderful adjunct therapy for treating ADD because it augments many of the mood management techniques recommended for ADD sufferers.
		T’ai Chi addresses the need to balance internal rhythms and needs with life’s demands by those who practice it so they can become quietly mindful of subtle feelings and needs before they become a crisis born out in acute stress or panic.
		Tai Chi is a moderate form of exercise that may be an effective therapy for improving HRQL and self-esteem among these women.
	worldtaichiday.org /WTCQDHlthBenft.html (6707 words)

	Wu style T'ai Chi Ch'uan -
		The Wu style (吳氏) T'ai Chi Ch'uan of Wu Ch'uan-yü (Wu Quanyou) and Wu Chien-ch'üan (Wu Jianquan) is the second most popular form of T'ai Chi Ch'uan in the world today, after the Yang style, and fourth in terms of family seniority.
		Wu Kung-i's children were also full time T'ai Chi teachers: Wu Ta-kuei (Wu Dagui, 吳大揆, 1923-1970) was active in the resistance to the Japanese invasion of China, yet he later taught T'ai Chi in Japan after the war.
		Wu Kung-i's daughter, Wu Yan-hsia (Wu Yanxia, 吳雁霞, 1930-2001), was known as an expert with the T'ai Chi Chien (sword), while her cousin, Wu Ta-hsin (Wu Daxin, 吳大新, 1933-2005), was also known as a weapons specialist, particularly with the T'ai Chi Tao (sabre).
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Wu_style_T'ai_Chi_Ch'uan (766 words)

	Tai Ch'i Online - Welcome
		Tai Chi Chuan is a form of exercise developed by the Chinese, but is more than just exercise, much more.
		Tai Chi Chuan is an internal cultural art and is the Chinese path to mental, physical and spiritual fitness.
		The art of Tai Chi Chuan originated about 500 A.D. and people from all walks of life have practiced it to promote their health and inner tranquility by releasing the natural energy of the body.
	www.taichi-online.com /members/new2taichi.asp (1317 words)

	Westside Martial Arts Okinawan Karate Yoga Tai Chi Kickboxing - TAI CHI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lee studied Tai Chi primarily under Fred Bruderlin who in turn practiced for seventeen years with Master Fu-Yuan Ni, a master of the Yang style.
		He has learned the 24 posture short form and is currently studying Tai Chi saber from Connie Zhang.
		Lee has developed a life long interest in the Tai Chi forms and continues his studies by practice and study.
	www.westsidemartialarts.com /tai_chi (213 words)

	Dual Style T'ai Chi Ch'uan
		The majority of T'ai Chi teachers in the country are not certified.
		ALL the Tchoung system forms and pushing hands passed, basic pa-kua chang palms and hsing-I ch'uan on check list, testing was by Grandmaster Tchoung and now by CTCCA Intl committee of Chieg Instructors, by recommendation of a Chief Instructor.
		T’ai Chi Ch’uan, by Kuo Lien Ying, which is on reserve in the UCR library.
	www.dotaichi.com /dualstyle.htm (1802 words)

	Wu Style Tai Chi
		Tai Chi Chuan is a centuries old system of gentle physical exercise that is practiced the world over for health and fitness.
		The movements of Tai Chi, which are often described as slow motion, have been designed to enhance relaxation, self-defense and self-cultivation.
		We teach the long form to advanced students, the intermediate form to those who have learned the short form (or any tai chi form), and the short form to everyone.
	www.taoistarts.com /html/wu_style_tai_chi.html (601 words)

	International Wu Style Tai Chi Ch'uan Federation
		Tai Chi Chuan teaches how to conserve and increase your energy flow.
		He then formulated the movements of Tai Chi Chuan based on the battle between the snake and the crane.
		Tai Chi Chuan develops the ability to know when the opponent is going to attack.
	www.wustyle.com /en/learning (612 words)

	Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy (Tai Chi Chuan - Sun Style)
		The Creator of the Sun style Tai Chi Chuan was Sun Lu-Tang (1861-1932) from Dingxian County in Hebei Province.
		Sun-Style Tai Chi Chuan is considered one of the four major styles of Tai Chi Chuan it's a blended of powerful qigong exercises and agile, flowing movements into Tai Chi forms.
		The postures are high and the footwork is agile; the body is centered and upright; the rhythm is natural and lively, agile and light; the movements are filled with the internal strength with the hardness embedded in softness; the speed is smooth and tender, like the floating clouds and the flowing water.
	www.northernshaolinacademy.com /new/NsaTaiChiChuanSunStyle.asp (383 words)

	tai chi form lists - peking 24 posture alternative list
		Mark's note:This list is inlcuded because it differs in its format to the first list.
		Also in Tai Chi Chuan, 24 and 48 Postures with Martial Applications by Liang, Shou-Yu and Wu, Wen-Ching, published by YMAA Publication Center.
		It was developed in 1956 and is based on the most popular sequences of the Yang style, arranged in increasing difficulty.
	www.soton.ac.uk /~maa1/chi/netguide/listspekinalternative.htm (200 words)

	Amazon.com: The Dao of Taijiquan: Way to Rejuvenation (Tai Chi): Books: Jou Tsung Hwa,L. Wollering,L. Elais (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Master Jou was truely a Master of Tai Chi because he was very willing to expose his vulnerablities and weaknesses to teach others how to be powerfully human.
		He introduced many people to the concept that tai chi was more than a form, but an entire system of development.
		Maybe two stars is a bit too harsh, but this is a work for students who have a good solid understanding of at least one style of Tai Chi, and are mature enough to consider the points critically without accepting Master Jou's word as gospel.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0804813574?v=glance (1563 words)

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