Tai Chi Chuan - Introduction

Tai Ch'i Chuan is characterized by its long, slow and elegant postures. The basics for Tai Ch'i are that the practitioner makes full use of the Yin and Yang theory in combination with the five element system that has become more and more familiarized in the west. Tai Ch'i comes from Chinese history and philosophy and is an internal and soft method of Chinese martial arts. Tai Ch'i has quickly become one of the most popular martial arts practiced in the world today, with more than 10 000 000 practitioners worldwide. Tai Ch'i’s popularity is owed not only to it being an effective fighting style but also to it having graceful, flowing movements with natural breathing methods, concentration and focus. All this improves one’s health and self-confidence. Benefits of regular Tai Ch'i practice include healthy weight loss, reduced stress, increased power and energy, helps balance one’s daily life and makes one happier and younger looking. The SANWTC offers both international standard routines as well as traditional styles. Tai Chi weaponry is also taught.