Tai Chi Chuan theory transmission

Author: Zhang Yijing / Zhang Hong
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: In theory, Tai Chi is not only closely related to the Yellow Emperor and Laozi but also inseparable from the Yin-Yang theory. In terms of martial arts, it fully relies on Sun Tzu's Art of War and dialectical materialism, and is also closely connected with mechanics, qigong, and medicine. Because it encompasses such a broad scope, to truly master Tai Chi, one must possess a relatively extensive cultural foundation. Those who are completely detached from books will likely struggle to achieve significant success. In addition to diligent practice, one must seriously study its principles and understand why it employs a series of unique and highly specialized training methods. The uniqueness of these methods is so extreme that they even transcend the common knowledge of ordinary people, making even the intelligent seem foolish. A martial art used for combat is actually so profound that it becomes mysterious and difficult to fathom—this fully demonstrates the depth and uniqueness of Chinese culture.