Tai Chi, Tai Ji

Recently I'm busy with work and setting up a class for my Tai Ji master in a local community centre.

Tai Ji(not Tai Chi as it has a totally different meaning.) as most people would already know, is a form of gentle exercise passed down from ancient times in Chinese history. But what most people do not know is, that it is after all a form of martial art. Which means hard training and combat orientated movements.

I'm not going to go too deep into explaining the word Tai Ji itself as I'm sure anyone who is reading this knows where to look for such informations.

Tai Ji quan took its name only a few hundred years ago, in Chen's village in China. But it's been said that this is one of the most precious culture of China. The reason lies behind it's foundation.

Tai Ji quan, from it's physical movements to the theory behind the whole practice, is closely related to the ancient Chinese philosophical book I(pronounced ee) Ching. Although the book explains the philosophy behind everything in this universe, Tai Ji quan turned those words into lively actions performed by the human body, though physical movements brings out the meanings of Yin Yan. And from practice we learn to become not only more aware of our own selves, but our opponents and surroundings as well.

I can go on forever talking about Tai Ji and I Ching, but as a human being in this dimension, time is always against us. If you haven't tried Tai Ji yet, go join a class at your local sports club and start enjoying this new life experience.