Posts tagged with: tai chi

Tai Chi is one of the oldest documented forms of martial arts dating back to the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). However, it might surprise most people to know that contemporary Tai Chi styles have much more recent histories. Chen Family Tai Chi can be traced back to the mid 17th century. Both Yang Family...

This article originally appeared in the July 1991 issue of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, “Training for Life” by Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong. Although footwork is a critical part of correct Tai Chi Chuan practice, many people overlook even basic footwork principles. This should not happen, whethe...