There are several schools of Tai Chi.

Tai Ji Chuan, according to legend, was the fist method initiated by Chen, an old boxer in Chenjiagou, wen county, Henan Province in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. So far, there have been many schools of Tai Chi. So, how many schools are there? Let's have a look!

There are several schools of Tai Chi.

How many schools are there in Tai Chi?

1. 1, Wudang taiji biography. The key to Wudang Taiji biography is: Boxing follows the mood, it is long and magnificent, and everything is contained in the heart. Wudang Tai Chi Chuan braked suddenly with softness as quietness, and the latecomers came from behind, and they could dial four or two catties.

1.2, biography of Chen taiji. Chen Tai Ji Chuan's old fight * * * consisted of seven routines, but now only the first and second paths (cannon beating) are circulated.

1.3, Jichuan, Yang Tai. It is characterized by stretching, smooth movements and soft posture. Look for a needle in the wool.

1.4, biography of Wu taiji. The boxing frame is famous for its softness, and the pusher never forgets to move, forming the characteristics of moderate size, softness and compactness.

1.5, martial arts Tai Ji Chuan. It is characterized by light movements, agile footwork and compactness.

1.6, Jichuan, Sun Tai. The combination of form, meaning, gossip and Tai Ji Chuan has formed the Sun-style Tai Ji Chuan, which is open and closed well, high-spirited and unique in style.

1.7, and Tai Chi Chuan. Based on the Yijing theory, Taiji Chuan moves around in circles in the form of its logic, so that the whole body can live in circles naturally without stress. Harmonious Tai Ji Chuan emphasizes the principle of law and nature, and it is natural everywhere, forming the characteristics of lightness, agility and fluency.

2. Which genre of Tai Ji Chuan should beginners choose?

There are many schools in Taiji Chuan. What are the representative schools? Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu and Sun, which routines to learn first, are difficult to generalize, depending on their own preferences.

Yang style: stretching is positive, soft and rigid; Round and full, calm and powerful. Chen style: tortuous, loose and elastic; Fast and slow, storage and development change mutually. Wu style: light, quiet, soft, compact and comfortable; Chuanzi step, oblique to the right. Military style: compact, moderate and comfortable; Open and close freely, advance and retreat freely. Sun style: open and close freely, flexible conversion; There is a degree of advance and retreat, and harmony is different. Harmonious type: combination of rigidity and softness, impartiality, no greed and no debt, smooth and natural, and can be selected according to personal preferences.

3. How to rise when practicing Tai Ji Chuan?

3. 1, the body is naturally upright, the feet are open, shoulder-width apart, and the toes are forward; Arms droop naturally and hands are placed on the outside of thighs; Look ahead.

Key points: the head and neck are upright and the chin is slightly retracted. Don't deliberately chest out or abdomen in. Concentrate (start with the attention posture, then separate your left foot to the left and take a step).

3.2. Lift your arms forward slowly, with your hands shoulder-height, shoulder-width and palms down.

3.3. Keep the upper body upright and bend your knees; At the same time, the two palms are lightly saddled, and the elbows and knees are relatively drooping; Look ahead.

Key points: shoulders sink, elbows droop, and fingers leave naturally. Bend your knees and relax your waist, don't protrude your hips, and your body center of gravity falls between your legs. The falling of arms should be coordinated with the movement of the body.

What are the benefits of practicing Tai Ji Chuan?

1, exercise the nervous system to improve sensory function. When practicing Tai Ji Chuan, the motor center and the second signal system of the cerebral cortex are in a state of high excitement and concentration, while most of the rest of the cortex is in a state of inhibition, which is very beneficial to some patients with chronic diseases.

2, contribute to the health of the cardiovascular system. When practicing Tai Ji Chuan, you should sink your stomach. Diaphragm and abdominal muscles contract and relax during abdominal breathing, which promotes blood circulation. At the same time, when muscles are active, the capillaries are fully opened, which accelerates the reflux speed of veins and lymph, improves microcirculation, thus reducing the burden on the heart and helping to maintain the health of the heart, blood vessels and lymphatic system.

3. Enhance respiratory function. The characteristics of deep, long and slow breathing have a good effect on improving the ventilation and ventilation function of the lungs. Long-term practitioners, breathing frequency will decrease, vital capacity and breathing difference will increase.

4. Strengthen the movement of musculoskeletal system. With static and dynamic arc movement, Tai Ji Chuan also strengthened the movement of muscle groups and muscle fibers, so that the joint capsule and joint ligament were well exercised in muscle traction movement, and the stability, flexibility and flexibility of the joint were strengthened. Tai Ji Chuan's exercises are very beneficial to dredge meridians and stimulate acupoints.

What should I pay attention to when practicing Tai Ji Chuan?

1, to avoid distraction. Tai Ji Chuan is divided into three parts and seven parts, and his skill is profound. Recruit for art, god for potential, recruit without god for weakness, and recruit magical powers for spiritual power. Divine power penetrates the heart, divine power is unpredictable, and divine power is majestic and sharp. To practice Tai Ji Chuan, you should keep your hands, eyes and body in sync and be clear-headed.

2, avoid looseness and weakness. Relaxation is the gateway to Tai Ji Chuan, and it is also the first level for Tai Ji Chuan practitioners to get started. Relaxation is to relax joints and vertebrae, expand muscles, tendons and skin, and let qi and blood reach the extremities. It is by no means loose, loose or lax.

3. Avoid stiff training. Tai Ji Chuan's original intention is not to exert strength, but to be soft and hide strength. Loose is the door of Tai Chi, and just a stumbling block to Tai Chi. It is Tai Ji Chuan's taboo to use qi stagnation and strength to hurt qi.