t'ai chi
Slow martial art
T'ai chi is a Chinese martial art practiced primarily for health, meditation, and gentle exercise rather than combat.
It consists of slow, flowing movements performed in sequences called forms, with emphasis on balance, breathing, and relaxed concentration.
She does t'ai chi in the park every morning.
Also spelled tai chi or taiji.
- slowLacking in speed
- TaoismPhilosophy of the Way
- qigongChinese health cultivation art
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- pushingApplying force to move
soft power · martial art · balance training · meditation · flexibility · yin-yang balance · mindfulness · Chinese heritage · energy flow · balance · relaxation techniques · inner peace · breath · center · kung fu · tai chi chuan · breath control · ancient traditions
martial application
t'ai chisparring
Practice combat training
combat · MMA · cage fighting · wrestling · street fighting