Styles of Tai Chi

Over time there have evolved a variety of styles or schools of Tai Chi Chuan. These reflect both growth and developement of the form in general, as well as differences of style and emphasis between different teachers. Elements of other martial arts forms have made themselves felt in Tai Chi and this has changed its character as well.

Most of the different styles or schools of Tai Chi have been given the surnames of their founders. The following are principles schools of Tai Chi that are in existance today.

Chen Style
Hao (or Wu Shi) Style
Hu Lei Style
Sun Style Wu Style
Yang Style
Zhao Bao Style

About The Tai Chi Form

The Tai Chi form is composed of a series of postures, put together in a very f lowing, but precise way. In learning the postures and also learning how to connect each posture in a prescribed manner, one learns how to control body and mind in harmony. Once all the postures are learned, the Tai Chi form is refined.

In the class called "Corrections", the body mechanics of the Tai Chi form, the mind and how it relates, and the blending of the mind and body is taught. The student becomes aware of new relationships, has better control of his or her body, develops internal strength of one's body and eventually learns to abandon fear and anxiety for calmness, vitality, flexibilty and good body coordination.

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