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Yes, Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese Martial Art.

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Indirectly. Karate was developed on the islands of Okinawa, now a part of Japan, and is a blend of Chinese kung fu and Wrestling.

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What is Chinese martial arts uniform?

Most people think tai chi, aka tai chi quan


How do you find a sewing pattern for an authentic tai chi uniform?

You can try Folkwear.com and look at their Asian collection. The Chinese pajamas are just like the tai chi uniform. Just make sure the fit is very loose.


Why are positions in yoga martial arts and tai chi related to animals?

It is said that the first Tai Chi master observed a fight between a snake & a crane and mimicked their movements. Much of Tai Chi is taken from nature and the observation of the actions of animals.


How can tai chi help defend yourself?

The best source is your instructor. S/he can show you the application of the moves in a combat situation. Tai chi is an art of fluidity and a good self defense skill. because tai chi is known for its fluidity, brutal straight on attacks doesn't work on the user (if they know how to use tai chi). is like hitting water. Tai chi 2nd defense skill is its healing ability during combat. this is no joke or fiction. the fluid movement of the body allows you to minimize the pain by transferring the attack to throughout the body. Wwhen you hit water, the water transfer the energy from your attacks to throughout the water body. Tai chi attacks are normally hard yet soft (like a whip). It all depends on the user. Tai chi could be useless if the user is not committed into it. Tai chi requires a lot of patient.


What is Chinese karate called?

There is no 'Chinese Karate.' There are Chinese martial arts, some of which served as a basis for the creation of karate. The Chinese practice Kung Fu, Wushu and Tai Chi Chuan as the primary arts. White Crane Kung Fu served as one of the sources for what is now called karate.

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What is the Chinese exercise?

Tai Chi or Tai Gong.


What language is tai chi?

Chinese


What is Chinese martial arts uniform?

Most people think tai chi, aka tai chi quan


What word in Chinese means fist of the great absolute?

太极,that is 'tai chi'


What is the most popular Tai Chi DVD series?

The most popular Tai Chi DVD series are The Tai Chi - 24 Hours, Sunrise Tai Chi, Totaly Nude Yoga and Tai chi, Tai Chi for Health - Yang Short Form with Terrence Dunn etc.


Where did TAI CHI come from?

Tai Chi comes from China.


Why do you spell it Tai Chi when it is pronounced Tai Gik?

tai gik is the cantonese pronunciation. tai chi is mandarin.


Does Ku style Tai Chi exist or is it Wu style Tai Chi?

Ku style Tai Chi does exist, as well as Wu style; and many other styles of Tai Chi. Katara studies Ku style/Yang form Tai Chi, Sun style Tai Chi, and Bikram Yoga.


In what ways is tai chi poweful?

in what ways is tai chi powerful


Are weapons used in tai chi?

Yes, weapons are used in tai chi.


When was Quo Tai-chi born?

Quo Tai-chi was born in 1889.


When did Quo Tai-chi die?

Quo Tai-chi died in 1952.