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The term t'ai chi ch'uan translates as "supreme ultimate fist", or "boundless fist",
There are five major styles of tai chi ch'uan, each named after the Chinese Clan from which it gets it name:
There are five major styles of tai chi ch'uan, each named after the Chinese Clan from which it gets it name:
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Chen-style of Chen Wangting (1580–1660)
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Yang-style of Yang Lu-ch'an (1799–1872)
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Wu- or Wu/Hao-style of Wu Yu-hsiang (1812–1880)
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Wu-style of Wu Ch'uan-yu (1834–1902) and his son Wu Chien-ch'uan (1870–1942)
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Sun-style of Sun Lu-t'ang (1861–1932)
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In the West, the image of t'ai chi cuan in popular culture is recognized by very slow movements. Many tai chi styles (including the three most popular - Yang, Wu, and Chen) - have secondary forms of a faster pace. Some traditional schools of t'ai chi teach partner exercises known as "pushing hands", and martial applications of the forms' postures.
Here at Augusta Meditation and Tai Chi, we emphasize the health, wellness and spiritual aspects of Tai Chi. Our program is an extension of the Tao Te Ching, with a meditation focus on self awareness and mindfulness.
In our free your self program Tai Chi Cuan is a martial art expression that unifies ad brings into balance the mind, body and spirit. It uses meditation and the management of Qi through kinesthetic for beautiful harmony.
Instructors of Chinese Martial Arts and Meditation
Tai Chi Cuan