About the Written Tradition of Taijiquan

Taijiquan is practiced both as a self-cultivation and health technique, as well as a martial art. Quite often this results in the discussion of its purpose. Read more

The Flow Experience in Tai Chi Chuan

Tai Chi Chuan is often described as meditation in motion. With this feature, the simultaneity of physical action and the achievement of a meditative state of awareness, Tai Chi Chuan… Read more

The Cultural (Wen) And The Martial (Wu) Aspect In Taijiquan

Wen, the cultural, is the foundation (ti) and wu the martial, is the application (yong). The achievement of the cultural lies in the martial. It is applied through the essence,… Read more

The Eight Gates – Techniques Or Principles? An Attempt For An Explanation

The eight gates (bamen) are peng, lü, ji, an, cai, lie, zhou and kao. Dealing with them in theory and practice quickly brings up the following question: Are they techniques… Read more