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Well first and
foremost it is a martial arts system, it
is practiced in a very slow manner to
facilitate the perfecting of each
movement, breathing is very important as
is the relaxing of the muscles and the
mind.
With a relaxed mind
you can visualize an opponent in front
of you to perfect movements, much like
shadow boxing in the west. Breathing
properly and relaxing the muscles enable
you to move the body's Qi (chee)
smoothly, developing strength and speed
in legs and arms. Special exercises
called Qi Gong enable you to
synchronize breathing, Qi flow and body
movement.
The link with TCM
through Yin and Yang theory, the
meridians that Qi flows through and the
acu points make this art very much a
self healing as well as defensive art.
The Qi you use to heal is the Qi you use
for defense against attack from a person
or a virus. Also, the way that Tai Chi
is practiced with this emphasis on
relaxation and deep breathing also make
it an ideal way to relax before or after
a stressful day.
In this day and age
there is no necessity to practice this
art in a martial way and so the health
side has taken over in many schools.
What are Marks relevant
qualifications?:
Level 6 Kun Tao
Tai Chi Instructor, Level 6 Integrated
Kun Tao System, Licentiate Oriental
Herbal Medicine, Licentiate Acupuncture,
Clin: Acupuncture / Herbs / Tui na
(China), Cert Tui na.
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