Yang style Tai Chi is one of many Tai Chi schools. It has a relaxed body, decent manners, and a steady rhythm . It combines hardness and softness. It not only contains unique fitness effects, but also has profound cultural significance. Practicing this boxing style can not only enhance physical fitness, but also appreciate the charm of traditional martial arts. Next, let’s discuss Yang style Tai Chi in detail.
The origin of Yang Style Tai Chi
Yang style Tai Chi was invented by Yang Luchan. When he was young, he went to Chenjiagou, Wen County, Henan Province to learn skills with Chen's Tai Chi. He spent a lot of effort and learned a lot for many years, and understood everything he learned. Later, he taught boxing in Beijing. Because his kung fu was very good, everyone called him "Yang Wudi". His two sons, Yang Banhou and Yang Jianhou, added new things to the original basis, and gradually became the Yang style Tai Chi we see now. This kind of boxing has the best features of Chen's Tai Chi, and it also has its own different features.
Features of Yang Style Tai Chi
The characteristics of Yang style Tai Chi are very prominent. Its body shape is open and simple, the progress method is smooth and natural, and the rhythm is stable, and it is completed in one go. Unlike some martial arts, which are stiff and fierce, they emphasize softening and using static to control movement. When practicing boxing, all joints and muscle groups of the human body can be fully activated, and the breath and movements can be perfectly coordinated, so that people can achieve harmony between their spirit and their bodies through practice.
Yang Style Tai Chi Fitness Effect
Practicing Yang style Tai Chi has many benefits for the body. This boxing helps strengthen the functioning of the heart and lungs, promote blood flow, strengthen physical strength and ability to resist disease. Persisting in practicing can make the body more flexible, the movements are more coordinated, and it can also reduce joint problems. This is a good exercise method for older people. I know an older man who used to be not physically strong, but after learning Yang Style Tai Chi for a few years, his physical condition has improved greatly.
The key points for practicing Yang style Tai Chi
When practicing Yang's Tai Chi, you must grasp the core points. Let’s talk about the standing posture first. You must straighten your waist and stretch steadily, and not bend down and hunch your back. Besides, breathing should be uniform and natural, and coordinated with the rise and fall of the movements. Besides, the movements should be slow , soft, coherent, and there should be no interruptions or sudden jumps. Besides, you must focus on your spirit, not think randomly, and focus on every move. For example, when practicing "cloud hand", you should pay attention to the rotation of your arms and the movement of your feet.
Current status of Yang Style Tai Chi inheritance
Now, the spread of Yang style Tai Chi is generally very healthy. More and more people are beginning to understand and like this kind of boxing. Many places have special Tai Chi teaching points to teach Yang style Tai Chi. However, there are also some problems, such as the cultivation of inherited talents still needs to be improved. We hope that more young people can join the ranks of inheritance so that this traditional martial art can continue to develop and become well-known.
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