Welcome to Classical Tai Chi

Master Wu Chian Chuan May 1938 Kowloon Hong kong

The most important and the least known attribute associated with practicing Tai Chi Form, such as the 108 move long form, is that it teaches one how to mobilize one's energy or power resources and deliver them in an efficient manner.

In order to achieve this, the center of attention has to be in the core body region, since this is potentially the most powerful part of the body and also the key junction where energy is being gathered and delivered to and from upper body and lower body. Therefore, when a skilled practitioner practices the Form, his or her internal energy circulates unceasingly in the body especially in the core region.

The Internal Discipline to achieve this is the most challenging aspect of learning Tai Chi. When the legendary Master Wu Chian Chuan taught Tai Chi to Grand Master Young Wabu, Wu taught him the methodology of Internal Discipline. The central element of the practice dictates how a movement should be made from the internal core of the body—the abdomen and the back—not from the external parts of the body, such as arms and shoulders. This discipline is essential to obtain the full benefits of Tai Chi. Without it the entire logical structure of Tai Chi disintegrates and can no longer be considered an internal martial art

Wu learned the Tai Chi from his father who learned from the Yangs—without alteration (see FAQ). The Yangs learned the art from the Chens. Since then, the teaching of Tai Chi (or Taiji) has changed greatly. In addition to the divergence of Wu style, Yang style, and Chen Style, many other derivative styles have proliferated—most of them bearing little resemblance to the classical Yang Tai Ji and Wu Tai Ji.

Classical Tai Chi (or Taiji) is full of wondrous elements, tightly knit in a logical structure that provides a rich and rewarding way for its practitioners to achieve the ultimate in vitality, health, internal power, and the skill to apply the power in martial arts applications.

Unfortunately, the concept of Internal Discipline has been lost in most modern Tai Chi teaching. Offering a unique set of five Tai Chi video tapes/DVDs produced by Master Stephen Hwa, this site is part of an effort to bring the splendor of Classical Tai Chi back into focus.

For an introduction on the concept of Internal Discipline and a demonstration of its practice, please click here»

NEW DVD Release: Volume III – Classical Tai Chi - Tao of Martial Arts Applications. Learn more...

Very Special Event:
Students of Master Hwa's Classical Tai Chi are invited the weekend of June, 28th 2008 to celebrate his 75th birthday and participate in workshops and critiques.

To attend this very special celebration please contact Eva at parea10@yahoo.com for more details.

The Feng Shui Institute (FSI)

We are pleased to announce our association with the Feng Shui Institute in the UK

The Feng Shui Institute (FSI) is the international resource and research centre for the promotion of Traditional Feng Shui. The FSI is a non profit making body and will show you how to improve your quality of life through Feng Shui; offering feng shui consultations, online courses and seminars, Chinese astrology and free horoscopes.

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