Over time there have evolved a variety of styles
or schools of Tai Chi Chuan. These reflect both growth and developement
of the form in general, as well as differences of style and emphasis between
different teachers. Elements of other martial arts forms have made themselves
felt in Tai Chi and this has changed its character as well.
Most of the different styles or schools of Tai
Chi have been given the surnames of their founders. The following are
principles schools of Tai Chi that are in existance today.
| • Yang Style • Chen Style • Hao (or Wu Shi) Style • Hu Lei Style • Sun Style Wu Style • Zhao Bao Style |
The Tai Chi form is composed of a series of
postures, put together in a very flowing, but
precise way. In learning the postures and also learning how to
connect each posture in a prescribed manner,
one learns how to control body and
mind
in harmony. Once all the postures are learned, the Tai Chi form is
refined.
In the class called "Corrections", the body mechanics of the Tai Chi form, the mind and how it relates, and the blending of the mind and body is taught. The student becomes aware of new relationships, has better control of his or her body, develops internal strength of one's body and eventually learns to abandon fear and anxiety for calmness, vitality, flexibilty and good body coordination.
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