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Tai Chi

Tai chi chuan is a "soft" martial art and is performed as a series of graceful, flowing postures. It exercises the body and the mind, by helping you concentrate. The gentle tai chi movements relax muscles, free joints and ease tension.

Health benefits

Regular practice of Tai Chi Chuan provides the body with good exercise that results in a healthy body and an alert mind.

Tai Chi: ancient secret to health

Once a secret Chinese martial art taught only to trusted disciples, tai chi is now practised for its many health benefits by people all over the world.

What is it?

Tai Chi Chuan is a type of "soft" martial art derived from Taoism, one of China's most ancient belief systems. It involves a series of graceful flowing postures that provide exercise for the body and helps the mind by teaching participants concentration.