My page is about exploring the spirit and applications of tai chi as a martial art, a healing art and a path towards self discovery.
T'ai Chi Ch'uan is an internal style martial art whose goals are developing greater peace and harmony while strengthening and balancing the internal energy or chi of the body. The benefits of this discipline are to increase awareness, health and longevity. As a martial art T'ai Chi is unique in that it promotes non contention. One does not attempt to beat an opponent but blend with his force in a way that it becomes irrelevant. This involves developing greater control of the body and mind. In application it springs from deep inner calm and awareness. To have the ability to only be at peace in harmonious circumstances is relatively without challenge, it is only when faced with strife, chaos or threat, that being at peace becomes a great asset.
