There are many schools of Tai Chi, including Chen style, Yang style, Sun style, Wu style, Wu style, Wudang style, and Zhaobao style. Yang Luchan, a native of Yongnian, Hebei Province, studied under Chen Changxing in Chenjiagou. Together with his son Yang Jianhou, his grandson Yang Chengfu and others, he created and developed "Yang Style Tai Chi" based on Chen Style Tai Chi. In the late Qing Dynasty, Wu Yuxiang, a native of Yongnian, Hebei Province, fell in love with Yang Luchan after he returned to his hometown from Chenjiagou. He learned Yang Yuchen's old style Tai Chi, and later learned Zhao Baojia from Chen Qingping. After modifications, he created "Martial Style Tai Chi". fist". Sun Lutang, a native of Wanxian County, Hebei Province (now Shunping County, Baoding, Hebei Province), learned Xingyiquan from Li Kuiyuan, then from Li Kuiyuan's master Guo Yunshen, and from Cheng Tinghua to learn Baguazhang. Later, he learned Tai Chi from Hao Weizhen, and then combined the essence of the three schools of Bagua, Xingyi, and Tai Chi to create "Sun Style Tai Chi". With the development of history, martial arts gradually transformed from battlefield fighting to physical fitness, and this is exactly the case with Tai Chi. More than 100 years ago, Tai Chi masters mentioned in the "Song of Thirteen Movements" that "explaining the purpose in detail will help you live longer and stay young". After a long period of spread, Tai Chi has evolved into many schools. Among them, the following five schools are more widely spread or have more distinctive characteristics. .Wudang Tai Chi

Although some people currently believe that Tai Chi has nothing to do with Wudang Zhang Sanfeng, Wudang Tai Chi does exist. Wudang Tai Chi was created by the founder Zhang Sanfeng when he was sorting out the internal martial arts. It was passed on to Chen, Yang and others through Wudang disciples and was improved to become the new Tai Chi of Chen and Yang. Wudang Tai Chi emphasizes "punching on the place where the cow lies". Basically, a two-meter radius is enough to perform. In addition to spiral winding, there are also nine palaces and eight trigrams. The key point of Wudang Tai Chi is: the fist follows the state of mind, stretches long and magnificently, and can accommodate all things in the heart. Wudang Tai Chi uses softness to overcome hardness and calmness to stop movements. The movements come from behind and can move a thousand pounds in four or two strokes. Wudang Tai Chi not only strengthens the body but also can be used for self-defense. Wudang Tai Chi combines the Taoist qigong techniques of practicing essence to transform qi, practicing qi to transform spirit, practicing spirit to return emptiness, and returning emptiness to combine with Tao. It is an excellent boxing method that integrates martial arts and health care to prolong life and live forever. The practice process of Tai Chi is divided into three stages: first, form training, then Qi training, and finally Shen training. The main exercises included are: Breathing, Inhalation and Daoyin Gong, External Qi Collecting and Replenishing Gong, and Hunyuan Zhanzhuang Gong. Its main movements are breaking, squeezing, pressing, picking, rowing, elbowing, and leaning. In application, it is followed, connected, stuck, and pasted, continuously and smoothly. Practicing Tai Chi requires the spirit to be still, the chest to be held and the back to be lifted, the shoulders to be lowered and the elbows to be lowered, and the movements to be stretched, so that the body and mind are beautiful. Wudang Tai Chi combines movement and stillness, and embraces the inside and outside. It is the treasure of both internal and external cultivation and the source of life for the human body. Chen-style Tai Chi is divided into two types: the old frame and the new frame. The old frame was compiled by Chen Wangting in the early Qing Dynasty. It originally has 5 routines, also known as the Thirteen Positions. There is also a set of 100 single and eight positions of Changquan, and 1 set of cannon punch. set. Starting from Chen Wangting, after more than 300 years of practice, a lot of experience has been accumulated, and the original gloves have been continuously processed and refined, finally forming the first and second methods of Chen Style Tai Chi gloves that have been spread in modern times. These two sets of boxing movements are carefully choreographed, with different speeds and intensities, as well as different body techniques, amount of exercise, and difficulty. There are currently 83 styles in the Chen Style No. 1 boxing glove. The main features are as follows: ① The silk winding force is obvious, requiring attention to move the waist and spine at all times, and the intention to penetrate the four tips (i.e., the two hands and the two toes), and the movements are in an arc spiral. Wrap around the circle and make sure that "every movement moves both internally and externally"; ② Hardness and softness complement each other, and softness combines hardness, that is to say, it can create an internal energy that is hard but not hard, soft but not soft, heavy and flexible; ③ The movements should be harmonious Combining breathing and luck, not only can "qi sink in the Dantian", but also "turn in the Dantian" while practicing the movements. Sometimes you can also make sounds (such as heh, huh, hush, blow) when exhaling to increase your energy. Strength; ④ Alternate speed and slowness, that is, you should be fast at the transition point of movements, and generally slow when performing boxing; ⑤ Boxing style can be divided into three types: high, medium and low. The weak and sick can practice high style, while young and middle-aged people can practice high style. Practice being low-key. The second way of Chen style gloves was originally called Paochui. There are currently 71 styles. The main features are as follows: ① There are more movements that shake the feet; ② The movements are faster, harder and more explosive than those of the first way; ③ "jumping, jumping and dodging" "Zhan Teng Nou" has many movements and is majestic. The second way is only suitable for young and middle-aged people to practice, and it is not widely spread. Chen's new stance was created by Chen Youben (Chenjiagou boxer). The sequence is the same as the old stance. The stances are smaller than the old stance, and the circles are smaller than the old stance. Some of the original more difficult moves have been removed. People in Goucun call it "small circle boxing" and Laojia calls it "big circle boxing". This kind of boxing was later passed on to Chen Xin, who wrote "Chen Style Tai Chi Illustration", which elaborated on Chen's boxing experience accumulated through the ages. Chen-style Tai Chi is an ancient form of boxing, and most other schools of Tai Chi (such as Yang style, Wu style, Wu style, and Sun style) have a certain origin and relationship with Chen-style Tai Chi.

Another branch of Chen style Tai Chi is: Nanlangjia Tai Chi in Wen County, China

Everyone who learns Tai Chi in Wen County is well-known. Wen County Tai Chi has three branches: "Chenjiagou, Nanlengjia and Zhaobaojia". Among them, "Nan Leng Jia" is known for its profound Chinese Tai Chi traditional philosophy and culture, strong ancient style, and pure internal martial arts style. Nan Lengjia has always been the direct transmission of kung fu. In the fourth generation of Nan Leng Tai Chi Kung Fu master, Qin Yifeng's improvements corrected the complexity of ancient Tai Chi and made Nan Leng Tai Chi more prominent in actual combat. Nan Leng Tai Chi uses energy to create the wind, the moves are methodical, the postures are rigorous, the Qi and blood flow through, and the strength and softness are combined. It can be called the most ancient charm in the Tai Chi family. Those who are far away from the high wind are in a commanding position.

"Nan Lengjia" strictly follows the ancient method to guide the meridians, circulate qi and blood, regulate the five internal organs, promote metabolism, stimulate true energy, and strengthen muscles and bones. When fighting against the enemy in actual combat, both attack and defense are combined, and you are good at "moving a thousand catties with four ounces." Leisure, the surging water flows, and the wonderful feeling of "wild wilderness" in the heart. Wu Yuxiang, a native of Yongnian, Hebei Province in the late Qing Dynasty, first learned Tai Chi from Yang Luchan, and later learned Xinjia Tai Chi. He also obtained the "Tai Chi Manual" in Wuyang County, so he summarized the training essentials based on his experience in practicing Tai Chi into "Ten Shenfa". want". The characteristics of Wu-style Tai Chi are rigorous body technique, compact posture, slow movements, strict footwork, and clear reality and reality. The forward and backward rotation of the chest and abdomen are always centered. The body shape is controlled by the conversion of virtual and real movements and the "subtle rotation of internal energy". The left and right hands Each one controls half of the body, but the shot cannot reach the point of the toe. Wu-style Tai Chi was introduced to Beijing in the early years of the Republic of China, and later to Nanjing and Shanghai. In 1963, he published the book "Martial Arts Tai Chi". The descendant of Wu Style Tai Chi Ge Shuncheng said as follows: Wu Yuxiang's family was a prominent family in Yongnian, and his family was a Hanmo family. However, Wu Yuxiang himself was addicted to martial arts as much as his life, and he never became an official. The business of the Chen clan in Chenjiagou in Yongnian County is rented from the property of Wu Yuxiang's family. Wu Yuxiang saw that the Chen clan practiced a superb boxing skill and liked it very much. However, due to his identity and status, he could not go to learn the art from his master, so he entrusted his friend Yang Luchan (who already had a high foundation in martial arts) to go to Chenjiagou to pay homage to Chen Changxing. He learned the art from his master and handed it over to himself when he came back, and he supported Yang Luchan's family. Yang Luchan went to Chenjiagou three times to study art, and every time he came back, he taught Wu Yuxiang everything he could. In the end, Wu Yuxiang was not satisfied with what Yang Luchan had learned, so he went to Chenjiagou to ask for advice. Chen Changxing was already old at the time and introduced him to learn boxing from Chen Qingping. The consequences are great. According to Li Yishe's writings, Wu Yuxiang went to Zhaobao on official business and returned in January. It can be seen that Wu mainly learned Tai Chi from Yang. The main descendants of Wu Yuxiang in the early days were Yang Banhou (the son of Yang Luchan, who originally studied literature with Wu Yuxiang, but later achieved great martial arts, which far exceeded his cultural level), and his two nephews, known as Mr. Li Da and Mr. Li Er. Mr. Li Da and Mr. Li Er passed on to Hao Weizhen, Ge Shuncheng and others. Hao Weizhen is the most skilled in martial arts. His boxing skills were modified by his descendants and were designated by the country as the standard boxing frame of martial arts Tai Chi. The whole family passed down by Ge Shuncheng and others still retains the original style.

Li Shengduan, Chen Lanting, Hao Zhongtian, Zheng Yuenan, Wang Laoyan, Chen Guan, Wu Wenhan, etc. are all masters of martial arts Tai Chi. Zhaobao Tai Chi was formed in Zhaobao Town, Wen County, Henan Province. There are two theories about its origin. One kind of legend is that it was created by Zhang Sanfeng, the founder of Wudang Tai Chi, and was passed down from Wudang Tai Chi to the founder Wang Zongyue. Jiang Fa also passed on to Xing Xihuai, Zhang Chuchen, Chen Jingbo, Zhang Zongyu, Zhang Yan, Chen Qingping, Zhang Jingzhi, Chen Yingming, Wang Qingsheng, etc. Fort Tai Chi. Another theory is that it is a new form of Chen-style Tai Chi, created by Chen Qingping, a disciple of Chen Youben. It is characterized by compactness and slow movements. After practice, the circles are gradually added to become extremely complex. Because it was first spread in Zhaobao Town, Wen County, Henan, people called it "Zhaobaojia". Zhaobao Tai Chi, regardless of boxing style, theory or writings, is taught by masters orally and personally. The theories include: Master Wang Zongyue's monographs "Nine Essentials", "Tai Chi Songs", "Ji Yao Lun", "Yun Tian Chai Lun", "Five-Character Jue", "Release Technique", "On Pushing Hands", "On Grappling Technique" and "On the Bone Removal Method" and other works are in the Tai Chi Garden. Zhaobao Tai Chi is a Tai Chi true skill spread among the people. It has unique martial arts characteristics and distinctive features. Zhaobao Tai Chi has seventy-two boxing postures, all of which are upright to draw a circle. Walking upright to form a circle is the core and characteristic of this type of boxing. The entire boxing frame starts with a large circle and then a small circle, just like The spring silkworm spins silk continuously, which is composed of straight and reverse circles. In terms of the body, it includes: turning into a circle with the hands, turning into a circle with the elbows, turning into a circle with the chest and abdomen, turning into a circle with the bladder, and turning into a circle with the hips. Dantian rotates, this is a rounded Tai Chi. The practice of boxing follows the rules of (three straights), (four straights), (liuhe) and (meaning through the four tips). (three straights) means straight head, straight body, straight calves, (four straights) means straight legs and straight feet , Hands are smooth, body movements are smooth, the six unions are the union of hands and feet, the union of shoulders and hips, and the union of elbows and knees. These are the three external unions. The three internal unions include the union of heart and mind, the union of qi and strength, and the union of tendons and bones. (Four tips) are the bone tips for teeth, the flesh tips for tongue, the blood tips for hair, and the Qi tips for pores. The Zhaobao Tai Chi frame is light and flexible, and the movements are stretched and generous. When practicing, the steps are in a circle, interlocking, and there is no obvious force movement. The routine runs through, with softness and strength. After mastering the routine, it gradually becomes a circle. Work in circles, from simple to complex, to improve skills and difficulty. Zhaobao Tai Chi is good at taking, falling, throwing, hitting and relying on various techniques in terms of walking skills. It also has various grappling and counter-grabbing movements, which are integrated into the routine, making its martial arts features very prominent.

Although the styles and postures of the above-mentioned 8-position Tai Chi are different, the routine structure and sequence of movements are basically the same. The purpose of practicing Tai Chi is to keep fit and cure diseases. In addition to the gloves, 8-style Tai Chi also has push hands and equipment routines, such as Tai Chi sword, Tai Chi knife, etc. There are two types of Bagua Tai Chi: One is disclosed by Master Zhao Zengfu, the eleventh generation master of Zhao Bao Dajia Tai Chi, which is produced by Zhang Yan, the sixth generation master of Zhao Bao Jia Tai Chi. Zhang Yan recruited many disciples in Shandong and passed down the art of Tai Chi from generation to generation, reaching Mr. Ma Yongsheng in Liaocheng, Shandong. In the 1920s and 1930s, Mr. Ma Yongsheng founded Bagua Tai Chi based on the oldest and most practical Zhaobao Tai Chi. He passed it on to Mr. Huaide, the boxing champion, and to Master Zhao Zengfu from Master Wang Huaide.

Because this boxing frame absorbs the theory and form of Bagua in its arrangement, it makes the external appearance concrete and quantified: for example, according to Tai Chi, it is divided into two rituals, so the boxing is divided into two sections; the two rituals give rise to four images, so the boxing frame It is divided into four sections; on the movement route of the boxing frame, press: Qian (open the door) to the northwest; Li (Jingmen) to the south; Kan (Xiumen) to the north; Dui (Jingmen) to the west; Zhen (Shangmen) to the east; Xun ( Dumen) to the southeast; Gen (Life Gate) to the northeast; Kun (Death Gate) to the southwest. The formation is strictly arranged, so the boxing is eight-way, forming an external image of five positions in eight directions. He used his fists and moves, and took five birds at the top and five beasts at the bottom. The five birds above are: phoenix; crane; eagle; swallow; sparrow. The next five animals: dragon; tiger; lion; horse; monkey. When the boxing frame is coiled, it is quite spectacular.

The Bagua Tai Chi taught by Master Zhao Zengfu has three sets, upper, middle and lower, and ninety-eight practical methods.

Another situation known as "Bagua Tai Chi" is when Yang Luchan competed with Dong Haichuan, the founder of Bagua Quan (Palm), and Guo Yunshen, the master of Xingyi Quan. Dong Haichuan discovered that although the practice methods of the three martial arts are different, the principles are consistent. He came up with the idea of ????taking the strengths of Tai Chi to make up for the shortcomings of Bagua Quan, so he compiled a set of straightforward practice methods similar to Tai Chi. , passed to Cheng Tinghua; Liu Dekuan and other disciples. Hulei Tai Chi is derived from Zhaobao Tai Chi. The theory includes the scientific and technological book "Lingtai Yixiangzhi" published in the Qing Dynasty (one theory: "Lingtai Yixiangzhi"), and is inspired by the mechanical principles of triangles and levers in the book. Influence, it was born in the middle of the Qing Dynasty and developed in the late Qing Dynasty.

The official name is Fangyuan Walking Frame.

Hu Lei means that the sound produced during the Tai Chi exercise is like sudden thunder. Well, it's just the sound of friction between bones.

Hu Lei Tai Chi is the strongest of all Tai Chi, defeating countless boxing types. The most representative one is that it can defeat the most powerful boxing considered in the West today. Type - Wing Chun.

Grandmaster Li Jingyan (1825-1898)

Hu Lei has special Hu Ling (spiritual) strength, which is why other Tai Chi is not as good as it.

Fangyuan walking frame belongs to the internal boxing and Gangquan systems. (Except Yang style, all other Tai Chi are from the Gangquan system) Tai Chi for health is a physical and mental fitness exercise. When practicing boxing, pay attention to the movement of mind and Qi, use the heart to move Qi, dredge meridians, and balance Yin and Yang Qi and blood, so as to improve the ability of Yin and Yang to harmonize - what Western medicine calls disease resistance, recovery ability and immunity.

Practicing health-preserving Tai Chi can cure diseases, cultivate one's character, strengthen one's mind, enlighten one's wisdom, stimulate one's potential, and provide martial arts and defense, so as to achieve the purpose of maintaining health, improving one's temperament, and improving the quality of life.

Health-preserving Tai Chi is practiced internally and externally. Internally practice mind energy and strength, and use Tai Chi Yin and Yang; externally practice boxing movements to show momentum and demeanor. In layman's terms: physical strength and mental temperament are exercised at the same time.

Health-preserving Tai Chi trains the body, mind, and mind, and is a Tai Chi practice that combines the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit. It conforms to the scientific principles of Chinese and Western medicine and has miraculous effects in curing diseases, keeping fit, and cultivating one's nature.

Health-preserving Tai Chi has precise principles and techniques, practicing form, intention, relaxation, breath, energy, energy, and spirit, from shallow to deep, step by step, practice level by level, and achieve true practice. Learn according to the levels of kung fu. Each level of kung fu has its own effects. Practice one form to get another form, practice one level to advance to the next level. Come in and learn, learn one form and practice another, combine learning and practice, focus on practice, and get quick results.

Health-preserving Tai Chi practices boxing and Qi training and static Qi training, and practices both movement and stillness to gain Qi quickly and show rapid effects. The exercises include gathering qi and nourishing qi - practicing the Dantian qi, raising and lowering the qi of the mind - directing the qi to any governor, lifting and lowering the opening and closing - moving the qi and clearing the menstrual flow. This is the basic skill of Tai Chi practice for disease healing, fitness and Kung Fu sexual exercise.

The combination of mind and Qi

In health-preserving Tai Chi, practice boxing, relaxation, breathing, and Qi in one mind, until the mind is strong enough and the Qi is generated by itself. Qi is used internally to bring luck and blood, which is the ability to harmonize yin and yang - the ability to cure diseases and keep fit. Qi is used externally to develop skills, and it is the power of boxing movements - the skill used in martial arts. Simplified Tai Chi

A simple Tai Chi routine implemented after the founding of the People's Republic of China. In order to facilitate the promotion of Tai Chi among the masses, in 1956, on the basis of Yang Style Tai Chi, complex and repetitive movements were deleted, and 24 postures were selected and compiled into "Simplified Tai Chi". For more than 20 years, simplified Tai Chi has become popular at home and abroad and is deeply loved by people. The wall charts and books of "Simplified Tai Chi" have been published in millions of copies (sheets). In Beijing alone, more than 140 Tai Chi coaching stations were established in 1980, and more than 800 Tai Chi training classes were held, with more than 40,000 participants. These coaching centers mainly taught simplified Tai Chi.

In order to meet the needs of the masses for practicing boxing, the Sports Commission of the People's Republic of China in 1979 compiled the "48 "Simplified Tai Chi".

The state attaches great importance to the protection of intangible cultural heritage. On May 20, 2006, this heritage was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists. On June 5, 2007, the Ministry of Culture determined that Yang Zhenhe and Han Huiming from Yongnian County, Hebei Province were the representative inheritors of the cultural heritage project, and were included in the first batch of 226 representatives of the national intangible cultural heritage project. List of inheritors.

Tai Chi, in the early days, was called "Changquan", "Mianquan", "Thirteen Postures" and "Soft Hands". During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Wang Zongyue from Shanxi wrote "Tai Chi Theory" and the name of Tai Chi was determined. The word "Tai Chi" comes from "The Book of Changes".

"Xi Ci": "Yi has Tai Chi, which is the birth of Liang Yi." It means the highest, the ultimate, the absolute and the only.