Is tai chi chinese or japanese?

澶瀬鎷?(t脿i j铆 qu谩n) is a form of Chinese martial art.

That Sun Lu Tang book being refered to is a book on Hsing I Chuan - not Tai Chi. There are several places online you could look up. Start with Chen Family Boxing and continue through the di...

Yang does not mean Western. Yang is one of the families involved in the original study of Tai Chi. In Tai Chi, there are several different families who became involved in the study of Tai Chi, a...

I would try eastbay.com. I find a lot of stuff there and they have a damn good selection. If not, finish line or foot locker at the local mall should be able to help you out. Nice choice!

You need to find another job - not for anything other reason than keeping your sanity. I used to have a schedule that required me to work two mornings, one evening and two night shifts. It ...

Tai Chi Chuan forms are, for many, moving forms of meditation. So, yes, it can help. And, yes.... Meditation has helped me personally. Though not in some mystical, magical way like you see ...

Yes, I was really surprised when I saw the proper martial applications. It looks like most instructors who understand the martial applications of tai chi are also familiar with xingyiquan and bagu...

Yes you will develop bad habits. That is why the instructor is not a master. He too has bad habits that he may not even be aware of. Go find a qualified instructor if you truly want to learn.