Sho-ju Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 What are the different styles of tai chi taught today? In Canada, I see alot of Taoist Tai Chi, how does it differ from other forms? I've learned 3 movements and have to admitt, it's one of the hardest workouts to perform. It's not physically difficult, but mentally difficult. I find it hard to slow down, the balance required really helps to give the helps and legs some work. Does anyone on this forum study Tai Chi? Which style?Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecrusher69 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I've only studied Tai Chi for a little while.I studied the yang style.The styles I'm aware of are Yang,Chen,Wu,How,Sun,Wu Dong..All tai Chi is taoist boxing since its based on taoist principles. http://www.youtube.com/user/sifumcilwrath"When the student is ready the master will appear" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogeri Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I am studying Yang, Cheng Fu as taught by the World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA).Within my system, I also teach Qigong, and Taiji Boxing, and I am researching TCM methods as well.Good luck on your training. Current:Head Instructor - ShoNaibuDo - TCM/Taijiquan/Chinese Boxing InstructorPast:TKD ~ 1st Dan, Goju Ryu ~ Trained up 2nd Dan - Brown belt 1 stripe, Kickboxing (Muay Thai) & Jujutsu InstructorBe at peace, and share peace with others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho-ju Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 I've only studied Tai Chi for a little while.I studied the yang style.The styles I'm aware of are Yang,Chen,Wu,How,Sun,Wu Dong..All tai Chi is taoist boxing since its based on taoist principles.Sorry, I should have mentioned the style of tai chi up here in Canada that calls itself 'Taoist Tai Chi.' It's a style on it's own created by a Taoist monk named Moy Lin-shin. Here's a link: http://www.taoist.org/english/about_us.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecrusher69 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Yeah I cecked out his site.His styles is based on Yang style.He does not teach it as a martial art but also for health. http://www.youtube.com/user/sifumcilwrath"When the student is ready the master will appear" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtstiachi Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I have been studying Yang Style Tai Chi for 2 years now. I hope to start Chen Style this summer. I love it. My grandmaster teaches Tai Chi as a martial art, not just an art with amazing health benefits. "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Yeh i have done a bit of Yang style Tai Chi and i was taught it a a martial art in complement for my karate The key to everything is continuity achieved by discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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