Tai Chi is a Martial Art Over 1,500 Years Old
For an in depth history of Tai Chi Chuan, the Plum Blossom International Federation site has more information.
History
Tai Chi Chuan, also spelled Taijiquan, is one of the highest forms of martial arts and health practice.
There are many styles of Tai Chi Chuan today-all of which are named after the families from which they originated. Some of these styles range from Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun, Hao and other lesser-known styles. Tai Chi Chuan ranks as one of the oldest documented forms of martial arts, dating over 1,500 years.
Photo: Carvings of ancient exercises memorialized in stone. Located on the wall in front of the main temple at the Song Mountain Shaolin Temple.
| Yang Tai Chi Lineage Three generations. |
National Institute of Health on Tai Chi Articles of interest on the NIH web site. |
