Tai Chi -- The Supreme Ultimate. Wudang is the home of tai chi. Wudang tai chi quan movement is from Zhang Shan Feng. Wudang tai chi 28 is a short form of Wudang tai chi 108. Wudang tai chi is easy to learn. Practicing is a form of meditation in motion and stillness as it can improve ones concentratrion, circulation and qi.
Instructional DVD is available at
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Ying Jow Pai and Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Grandmaster Leung Shum shares an exercise adapted from the Wu Style.
For more exercises like this, check out his DVD, "20 minutes to Health" available at Amazon.
Bruce Frantzis demonstrates the Wu Style Tai Chi Short Form. Wu Style Tai Chi short form can be practiced by anyone and is especially powerful for health, healing and meditation.
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William C. C. Chen was born in Chekiang, China. He started teaching Tai Chi Chuan at the beginning of the 1950s while training as a live-in student of the famous Great-Grandmaster Cheng Man-Ching who preferred to be called Professor Cheng. Besides being the youngest of Professor Cheng's senior student, he was also a favorite disciple. In the 1950s he was involved competitively in the various free-style, Chinese Wushu. In 1958, he won second place in the Taiwan National Olympic Competition.
Grandmaster William C. C. Chen has devoted his life to the study of body mechanics and the effects of Tai Chi Chuan for art of self-defense as well as on physical health, and to the application of the principles of Tai Chi Chuan. His approach is to make Tai Chi Chuan simple, easier, natural, enjoyable and productive.
He has been a teacher since 1952 in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. In 1965, he established the William C. C. Chen Tai Chi Chuan in New York City's Chelsea area. He is invited to give special seminars on his Body Mechanics of Tai Chi Chuan on a regular basis in Asia, southeast Asia, Europe and throughout the United States.
Regarded as one of the finest and most influential traditional internal stylist of his generation, William C. C. Chen is IKF's choice for "Man of the Year" Inside Kung-Fu's first HALL of FAME of the millennium.
William C. C. Chen and Tai Chi Chuan appeared on Cable TV's "The Learning Channel" on July 7th 2000 and then several times again in 2001 and 2002.
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Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong—they’re not like other workouts. While a long swim or jog might leave us drained, ancient mind-body practices such as yoga and Tai Chi have the power to do just the opposite: They produce more energy than they consume. When we practice yoga, Tai Chi or Qi Gong, we feel calm, invigorated, clear-headed. We experience a sense of renewal on all levels.
People have been practicing these healing postures for thousands of years, but it’s only recently that scientists have begun to demonstrate how they affect our brains. In fact, two recent studies have added to the growing body of evidence that Tai Chi does more than condition our bodies. This research further substantiates the connection between physical fitness and cognitive health.
It also reminds us that ancient mind-body exercises such as yoga and Tai Chi can benefit us on multiple levels: Physical, mental, emotional and psycho-spiritual. By deepening the mind-body connection with mindful breathing, stretches, postures and meditation, these ancient practices encourage our innate healing capacities to flourish.
Brain Size Matters
Recently, investigators at the University of South Florida and Fudan University in Shanghai asked what happens to the brain when seniors practice Tai Chi. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, the study found that participants who practiced Tai Chi showed improved memory and other cognitive abilities and even experienced increased brain volume. The research also showed similar results for those who participated in spirited discussions.
Why is brain volume important? A number of studies have indicated a relationship between dementia and declining brain size. Other studies have shown that aerobic exercise stimulates proteins that help the brain grow. Whether Tai Chi directly affects our brains the same way will require more investigation.
Another study by scientists at the Oregon Research Institute and published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Parkinson’s Disease patients who practiced Tai Chi had fewer falls, improved balance and posture and could walk better.
Finding Balance
The beauty of these ancient exercises is that, in addition to being good for our brains, they’re great for our bodies. In fact, I would make the case that they are better for you than most Western, conventional approaches to exercise.
We have been conditioned to believe that more is always better; that in order to benefit, we must work harder. However, this runs counter to what we know about the human body. Extreme forms of exercise stress our bodies and minds and take a considerable toll over time. As in all things, beneficial exercise requires balance. While we need to take time to work the body, we also need plenty of time to allow it to rest. Extreme workouts often don’t factor in that all-important respite. As a result, our bodies endure increased wear and tear because they don’t have the opportunity to remove accumulated lactic acid and other exercise byproducts.
This is not to say that we shouldn’t embrace strenuous workouts. Rather, we shouldn’t embrace only strenuous workouts. Why go in one direction when we can take a multi-pronged approach?
Yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong provide strength, flexibility, conditioning and mental well-being. In addition, numerous studies have shown these practices lower the risk of hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and cancer, while improving quality of life.
Another important mind-body practice is meditation. Regular meditation, even just ten minutes a day, can improve overall health, with particular benefits for cardiovascular health, inflammation and immune responses. Meditation practice is also shown to be as effective as antidepressants -- if not more so -- for anxiety, depression and other emotional issues.
Finally, we should never neglect our diets. Organic foods emphasizing lean protein, leafy and cruciferous vegetables and whole grains, plenty of filtered water and, of course, high quality nutritional supplements all play an important role in overall health. By integrating these practices, we can enhance longevity and bring calming counterpoints to our busy lives.
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A través del siguiente video instructivo podrás iniciarte en la práctica del Tai Chi, con explicaciones en español y demostraciones paso a paso de las técnicas de este arte marcial milenario de origen chino.
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Espera los 5 segundos, salta la publicidad en el ángulo derecho y disfruta el Video.
