Finding the Best Tai Chi School

Finding the Best Tai Chi School

It often happens that someone goes to a seminar for a few days and then immediately opens a Tai Chi school in their home country. Is Tai Chi something that is so easy to understand and reproduce? Many talk about representing a style. So let’s keep going so you don’t fall into the Tai Chi trap. Most people are confused by this topic as everyone is talking about understanding it but just using the same phrases to justify their understanding of Tai Chi.

The Real Tai Chi

Many people speak of the health benefits of Tai Chi, but this is absolutely counterproductive if the body is not well trained, as any slow movement has a more intense effect if done incorrectly and therefore causes long-term harm to the unsuspecting practitioner.

The main focus of Tai Chi is that advanced students practice in three steps to develop a connection with the Dao:

  • Step 1: Improve Coordination externally with Hands and Feet.
  • Step 2: Figure out the internal rhythm with breathing, relaxation, and power.
  • Step 3: Work internally towards self-improvement.

The following things are trained when practicing Tai Chi correctly:

  • Knowledge of body coordination during a combat situation.
  • Most efficient power transmission and earthing principles as well as leverage.
  • Bringing out the most power and focus it

What people really look for without knowing:

People’s typical urge to find a Tai Chi school can be traced back to expectations that improve health, for which Tai Chi is only suitable to a limited extent. Just because we think Tai Chi looks beautiful doesn’t necessarily make it a useful tool for our health cultivation.

If people would listen to the Daoists’ advice, one should practice Qi Gong for one’s health. Care should be taken that this is not easy to do and not watered down by some “quick seminar masters.” It is recommended to practice our Ba Duan Jin Qi Gong and Wu Xing Qi Gong daily for all kinds of health care. These are two holistic systems that train and strengthen the entire body step by step with each new exercise. Best suited for back and knee pain and very effective for neck pain, posture problems, curved spine, and other things. Consult our school in the community forum if you want to ask more about it!

If you are still looking for a Tai Chi school:

Then you probably want to learn internal martial arts! And this is only recommended to study from authentic masters and not from some “weekend certificates.” Master Ziji is giving first impressions in our online classes what Tai Chi really is, but we recommend to visit our school for personal coaching. A real master needs many years of daily training; the education alone in the Wudang mountains takes five years, and from there on, one must develop his Tai Chi for further understanding. Respect Tai Chi and the long journey that comes with it!

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The Three Pillars of Internal Wudang Martial Arts

The Three Pillars of Internal Wudang Martial Arts

There are three main doctrines that help progress in the internal arts. We reach mastery when we train all three categories. The doctrines are structured and should prevent confusion in the Wudang martial arts or esoteric approaches which lead away from the main path.

Posture – 步法 Bù Fǎ

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Ma Bu Posture

The position and physical orientation of the body is the key to efficient relaxation and muscle tension as well as to the control of gravity. The basic Gong Fu doctrines consist of the Ji Ben Gong – basic exercises as well as the basic positions. Emphasizing a strong posture is important as students begin Wudang martial arts.

Usually one should start with Ji Ben Quan practice to improve in the basic postures.

You can start Ji Ben Quan right now and learn with our free online class here!

Internal Movements – 身法 Shēn Fǎ

Once the posture is stable, the student can gain power in the movements by controlling internal motions rooted over the Dantian. It is required that one acquires good enough flexibility for the basic postures in Ji Ben Quan. The internal movements in Wudang require flexible joints, elastic tendons, and relaxation.

Internal movements are rooted in the posture and lead the intention in one direction.

Rhythm Control – 節奏 Jié Zòu

The coordination between yin and yang, strength and relaxation as well as the breathing determine the rhythm control. The rhythm control can be done in both a consistent and irregular pattern. Everything is depending on controlling the factors which lead to efficiency in the internal practice. The learning of rhythm control must be corrected and taught by a master and is in an online class incomprehensible.

Learning from an authentic master

Master Ziji is one of the only qualified masters that teach the full understanding of the internal Wudang martial arts. You can check his seminars over here!

The next seminar plan for the upcoming year will be published at the end of October.

Also, watch the video about the three pillars:

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Master Yuan Xiu Gang Explains The Concept of Dao and Daoist Practice

Master Yuan Xiu Gang Explains The Concept of Dao and Daoist Practice

This is a video from David’s Youtube channel. David travels to China regularly and documents his training experiences and adventures. If he can keep up with the training as a man over 50, you can too! Let his Kung Fu journey help to inspire you and improve your life!

The Daoist Concept in Practice

Now let us watch his video:

There are many hurdles to overcome, especially when you start older. The body is very stiff in the beginning and the training process can be painful.

The Dao should be practical

Many people over confuse this topic but the Dao should be simplified to make its deep principles reality. From simple things, many things can come. Looking at yourself and improve gradually without any magical tricks and following the simple way of the master will help you to achieve your goal.

We don’t use the muscles! We use tendons!

This will help improve circulation and help your energy. Your body becomes more efficient in dealing with difficult situations, this way the body consumes less oxygen and can output more power in a relaxed way without hurting yourself. Accept the training with your heart and like it, instead of fighting yourself always.


Master Yuan Xiu Gang is giving a seminar on 20th September 2019 in our school in Vienna! if you are interested in meeting Master Yuan Xiu Gang hurry up and register!

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Master Chen Shiyu Calligraphy

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Master Chen Shiyu Tai Yi Wu Xing Quan

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