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What is taiji quan?
Taiji quan [tai chi chuan] (1) belongs to the large family of Chinese martial arts, and more precisely to the movement called "internal school of the fist" (nei jia quan), of Taoist inspiration. The expression taiji quan is commonly translated as “fist – or boxing – (quan) of the supreme peak (ji) (tai)”, in reference to the ridge beam of the house, symbol of the first principle, universal and omnipresent in Taoism . In the same spirit, we can also translate the expression as "fist of supreme polarity", the notion of "pole", place of this supreme polarity, referring to the moment when yin and yang are still united.
Far removed from the simple “gentle gymnastics” unfortunately sometimes taught both in the West and in China, taiji quan is one of the richest and most powerful martial arts, in that it favours the use of the vital breath qi [ chi], in relation to the muscular force li, which is in some way subordinate to it. And to direct and use qi correctly, the practitioner will call on yi intention. Thus, through the harmonious use of these three components, qi, li and yi, taiji quan is a complete art of life:

• It constitutes an excellent health exercise, which can be practiced at all ages, because it gently and effectively uses the entire body – muscles and joints –, develops vital energy, reduces stress thanks to the work of relaxation that it requires, soothes and clarifies the mind through the concentration that it implies.
• It is a non-violent, non-aggressive martial art, in harmony with natural laws. Favouring vital energy rather than muscles, it is effective regardless of age and physical strength.
• The application of the principles of taiji quan in relational life makes it possible to defuse most conflicts by reacting correctly to verbal and psychological aggression.
• For those who wish, taiji quan can take the form of a spiritual path, based on the teachings of great Taoist masters such as Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi.
The most common form of taiji quan is practiced with bare hands. It involves chaining together a certain number – which varies depending on the school – of codified attack and defense movements.
Alongside the execution of this routine, the practitioner practices working with a partner (tests, martial applications, etc.), as well as the handling of traditional weapons such as the sword, the saber, or the spear.
A little history
The Yang style (2) taught in our school was created by Yang Luchan (1799 -1872), a formidable fighter, nicknamed "the invincible".
After his death, his art was passed down from generation to generation within the Yang family. At first limited to family members and a few chosen disciples, teaching gradually became democratised, in more or less simplified forms. This is how, alongside the traditional art of Yang Luchan and his heirs, we find today different styles, of very varying qualities.
The teaching provided in our school is faithful to the traditional style preserved within the Yang family.
Our teaching:
We teach the traditional Yang family style. We distinguish :
The nei gong
Under this very general term are grouped a whole series of works relating to internal energy. They are inseparable from learning taiji quan. We practice :
• warm-up exercises (ji ben gong) and relaxation exercises (song shen wu fa),
• work on postures (zhan zhuang) and energy (qi gong).
The taijiquan
We practice :
• a slow sequence with bare hands (tao lu) of 108 movements,
• the handling of the saber and the sword,
• partner exercises: chaining (da lu), “sticking hands” or “pushing hands” (tui shou), efficiency tests and martial applications.
Your teachers meet regularly with the aim of mutual enrichment, and participate each year in international seminars, thus guaranteeing the sustainability of authentic taiji quan.
The ding bu quan
Form of “static boxing”.
In this exercise, the feet remain fixed, there is no movement.
The emphasis is on rooting, the circulation of “qi”.
Practicing ding bu quan helps practitioners focus on perfecting their techniques without the complexity of moving, which is beneficial for both beginners, who learn to perform the movements well, and advanced practitioners, who can thus refine their techniques.
Taiji quan [tai chi chuan] (1) belongs to the large family of Chinese martial arts, and more precisely to the movement called "internal school of the fist" (nei jia quan), of Taoist inspiration. The expression taiji quan is commonly translated as “fist – or boxing – (quan) of the supreme peak (ji) (tai)”, in reference to the ridge beam of the house, symbol of the first principle, universal and omnipresent in Taoism . In the same spirit, we can also translate the expression as "fist of supreme polarity", the notion of "pole", place of this supreme polarity, referring to the moment when yin and yang are still united.
Far removed from the simple “gentle gymnastics” unfortunately sometimes taught both in the West and in China, taiji quan is one of the richest and most powerful martial arts, in that it favours the use of the vital breath qi [ chi], in relation to the muscular force li, which is in some way subordinate to it. And to direct and use qi correctly, the practitioner will call on yi intention. Thus, through the harmonious use of these three components, qi, li and yi, taiji quan is a complete art of life:

• It constitutes an excellent health exercise, which can be practiced at all ages, because it gently and effectively uses the entire body – muscles and joints –, develops vital energy, reduces stress thanks to the work of relaxation that it requires, soothes and clarifies the mind through the concentration that it implies.
• It is a non-violent, non-aggressive martial art, in harmony with natural laws. Favouring vital energy rather than muscles, it is effective regardless of age and physical strength.
• The application of the principles of taiji quan in relational life makes it possible to defuse most conflicts by reacting correctly to verbal and psychological aggression.
• For those who wish, taiji quan can take the form of a spiritual path, based on the teachings of great Taoist masters such as Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi.
The most common form of taiji quan is practiced with bare hands. It involves chaining together a certain number – which varies depending on the school – of codified attack and defense movements.
Alongside the execution of this routine, the practitioner practices working with a partner (tests, martial applications, etc.), as well as the handling of traditional weapons such as the sword, the saber, or the spear.
A little history
The Yang style (2) taught in our school was created by Yang Luchan (1799 -1872), a formidable fighter, nicknamed "the invincible".
After his death, his art was passed down from generation to generation within the Yang family. At first limited to family members and a few chosen disciples, teaching gradually became democratised, in more or less simplified forms. This is how, alongside the traditional art of Yang Luchan and his heirs, we find today different styles, of very varying qualities.
The teaching provided in our school is faithful to the traditional style preserved within the Yang family.
Our teaching:
We teach the traditional Yang family style. We distinguish :
The nei gong
Under this very general term are grouped a whole series of works relating to internal energy. They are inseparable from learning taiji quan. We practice :
• warm-up exercises (ji ben gong) and relaxation exercises (song shen wu fa),
• work on postures (zhan zhuang) and energy (qi gong).
The taijiquan
We practice :
• a slow sequence with bare hands (tao lu) of 108 movements,
• the handling of the saber and the sword,
• partner exercises: chaining (da lu), “sticking hands” or “pushing hands” (tui shou), efficiency tests and martial applications.
Your teachers meet regularly with the aim of mutual enrichment, and participate each year in international seminars, thus guaranteeing the sustainability of authentic taiji quan.
The ding bu quan
Form of “static boxing”.
In this exercise, the feet remain fixed, there is no movement.
The emphasis is on rooting, the circulation of “qi”.
Practicing ding bu quan helps practitioners focus on perfecting their techniques without the complexity of moving, which is beneficial for both beginners, who learn to perform the movements well, and advanced practitioners, who can thus refine their techniques.