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Master Gao Zhuang Fei explains Tai Chi as a blend of science and philosophy, rooted in the interplay of boxing principles and methods. He describes Tai Chi through the cosmological framework of Wuji (infinity) generating Youji (extremes), which leads to Yin-Yang, four images, and eight trigrams. Scientifically, Wuji represents the field (emptiness), while Youji is

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She followed her dream as a young girl growing up in a small rural village in China. As a teenager, she began learning Taiji and traveled to Beijing to study under Taiji masters at the Temple of Heaven. Her dream led her to Wudang Mountain, where she learned the 36-form “Wudang Taiji.” In 2009, she

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Mr. Wang Peisheng emphasized the principle of “zero resultant force” in Taijiquan, explaining that maintaining balance in push hands requires ensuring one’s total force equals zero. He linked this concept to mechanics, stating that a stable body must have balanced forces in all directions, allowing for flexibility and preventing collisions or resistance. This balance principle

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  Master Zhang Youngliang 1920–2020 ** Note: Information translated from a local student/ visitor. Master Zhang Youngliang, was born in 1920.He started his martial arts training at age of 5, until 14. His family ran a shoe factory at the time. Since 14 he joined the family business and needed to ship the handmade soles

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