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The Whole body connects together
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On September 04, 2025 at 17:17

Lots of people do tai chi chuan with no body connection.  The body must be connected.  There is no disconnected energy in tai chi.  If you don't have connection, then you are not doing tai chi correctly.

 

It is important to use your whole body as one unit. Use your whole body. Your whole body becomes one piece.  That's the essence of tai chi.

Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese Martial Art that is well known for its superior health benefits and high level of effectiveness in combat. Tai Chi forms, which are performed in a slow and relaxed manner, calm the mind and release the mental and physical tensions of our modern, stressful lifestyle. Our school is directly descended from the originator of Yang Style Tai Chi through his grandson Yang Cheng-Fu.

Please call Sifu Phyllis Calph at 651-699-2863 with questions. You may also send us mail

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I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.
I intend to develop self-discipline and respect in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
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Yield and overcome,
Bend and be straight,
Empty and be full,
Wear out and be new,
Have little and gain,
Have much and be confused.


Tao Te Ching - Twenty-Two