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Digital Creativity

Ruiqun Carter

Course code L24C008A

HD2E3CY050

TAI CHI

太极

Introduction

Taichi also know as Taijiquan. The word "Tai" means "Supreme", "Ji" means "Boundary" and the word "Quan" means "fist" or "movement". It is an ancient Chinese martial art. Initially developed for combat and self-dense, it has evolved into a sport and form of exerxise.Tai chi was founded in the 13th century by Zhang Sanfeng, a Taoiat priest of Wudang. According to legend, one day while strolling the forests surrounding, Master Zhang witnessed a snake engaed incombat with a crane. Master Zhang was impressed with the skilful way the snakr was able to dodge and counterattack the largrt, Tai Chi was created based on that.

Healthy benfitits of Tai Chi

  1. Reduces stress
  2. Improves mood
  3. Better sleep
  4. Improves cognition in old adults
  5. Reduces risk of falling in older adults
  6. Improves fibromyalgia symptoms
  7. Improves chronic obstructive pulmomary disease
  8. Safe for people with coronary heart disease

Find the place to learn TaiChi

  • You can follow the online videos learning at home or on your own or with your friends. Some videos are free and some may charge a fee, you can make your own decision.
  • You can go to the local one name "Phoenix Tai Chi Chuan" in Caerphilly.

Tai Chi for The Beginner

I Recommend...When I was young, I enjoyed more strenuous exercise,such as treadmill, boxing, indoor cycling , etc. I feel relaxed when I sweat while doing them. Doctors say that strenuous exercise may cause musele strain, joint damage and increased heart stress as we age.Tai Chi is movements are gentle, even, continuous and round. Aerobic exercise can improve the body's balance function, enhance grip strength and short-term memory, and is beneficial for elerly patients with chronic cardiovasilar and treatment. The intensity and amount of Tai Chi practice are suitable for the weak and middle-aged and elderly. Therefore, I recommend that everyone can try know more and learn Tai Chi.