Author(s)

Guo Mengjiao ¹, Jiang Hongke ¹, Sun Jinyong ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, 201306, China

Corresponding Author

Guo Mengjiao

ABSTRACT

Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient form of Chinese martial arts with a history spanning several centuries. Originally, it served as a traditional practice focused on self-cultivation, health enhancement, and physical fortification, with its essence rooted in the principle of "soft overcoming hard," emphasizing the harmonious integration of mind, breath, and physical movement. As time has progressed, Tai Chi Chuan has evolved into two main schools: Traditional Tai Chi and Competitive Tai Chi. Traditional Tai Chi retains the art's primordial essence, emphasizing the cultivation of "internal power" through slow, fluid movements and breath regulation to achieve a state of mind-body unity. In contrast, Competitive Tai Chi, influenced by modern sports, places greater emphasis on visual appeal and standardized techniques, focusing on speed, strength, and precision of movements. Studying the differences between Competitive and Traditional Tai Chi not only enhances understanding of the art's developmental trajectory and cultural significance but also aids practitioners in selecting the most suitable training approach according to their individual needs.

KEYWORDS

Competitive Tai Chi Chuan; Traditional Tai Chi Chuan; Difference analysis; Training countermeasures

CITE THIS PAPER

Guo Mengjiao, Jiang Hongke, Sun Jinyong, The Difference between Competitive Tai Chi Chuan and Traditional Tai Chi Chuan and Training Countermeasures. Journal of Human Movement Science (2024) Vol. 5: 68-73. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jhms.2024.050210.

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