tai chi

[Davison]

I was wondering if anyone could explain to me the deferences between the different styles of tai chi, yin,yang,chen,wu, and sun? I've studied the yang system a little and learned the yang form but didn't know if each system has varities of different forms for each system.

[Ted T.]

Good morning, Davison,

 

off hand I'd like to remind yo that if you do your own research, you'll know more and understand it better than if you read someone else's...

 

Google is great!

[Davison]

thanks.

[Taku-Shimazu]

I was wondering if anyone could explain to me the deferences between the different styles of tai chi, yin,yang,chen,wu, and sun? I've studied the yang system a little and learned the yang form but didn't know if each system has varities of different forms for each system.

 

I have noticed some moves included in both Chuan and Yang, and they are the same. Can anyone please explain about what are differences in Tai chi styles?

[Chaz]

I've been told chen style is the most hardcore, otherwise I know little about Tai Chi...

[SevenStar]

I've hear the same thing about chen style. Also, from what I understand, there is alot of grappling in chang style.

[taiji fajin]

I've heard that about chen style as well (its the type I practice), but anyone can do it. Anyone can do any style, moves can be modified slightly as long as the qi and xin yi are still the same.

[Juniper]

The very best book I have ever seen on this topic is "The Tao of Tai Chi Chuan -- Way to rejuvenation" by Jou, Tsung Hwa. I highly recommend it to anyone studying any style of Tai Chi. I refer to it a lot in my own practice. It has great chapters on the history of Tai Chi, the various styles of Tai Chi and how to use your breath.

 

Good Luck!

[jedimc]

Is there a differnce between Tai Chi and Taji Quan becuase I heard that Taji Qaun in english is known as Tai Chi, Im not sure?

[taiji fajin]

its just an abbreviation. Taijiquan means "grand extreme boxing (or fist instead of boxing), which is sometimes shortened to taiji. The difference between taiji and tai chi is that there are two different ways of converting chinese to english, as they don't transfer over letter to letter perfectly. Tai Chi uses the old system, Taiji is from the new system. The new system more accurately represents the sounds and meaning, so people are switching to that, though it is hard to get people to give up habits they are use to.