Tai Chi In The Modern World

Gone are the days wherein Tai Chi was only recognized within the homes of those who made it. Tai Chi has become very popular with people nowadays. It is not recognized as a way of exercising but of treating and preventing certain ailments that can’t be done through ordinary medications alone. With all of its proven advantages and outcomes, Tai Chi was recognized as an exercise that doesn’t merely involve physical strength and outcome but also inner strength. Not only has Tai Chi become famous in the treatment industry but also sports and tournaments.

Tai Chi In The Medical Aspect

Tai Chi grew as one of the most effective exercises to treat, prevent, and boost certain systems in the human body. Classes were included in hospital programs that involved arthritis problems as their main course. It is also popular in clinics, senior and community centres, and places where stress management is applied.

Stress, one of the leading causes of many ailments today is present almost everywhere. It can be a pinch or a bundle of stress. It is common in workplaces wherein you meet deadlines every waking day. It has been concluded that, with the help of the principles of Tai Chi and what it is doing to the body, stress can be reduced or better yet, eliminated and prevented. Some of these workplaces include Tai Chi as one of their programs for their beloved employees.

Self-Defence, Aesthetic, Or Physical And Mental Benefits?

Tai Chi is both. However, the result of its popularity in the modern world divided people’s opinions into three dividing beliefs. This is true, especially for those who are already applying and practicing it. However opinions may pave the way, it always depends on how it is done. If you are practicing Tai Chi because you want peace of mind, body, and soul, then be it. If you are using it for aesthetic (wushu) purposes, then let it be done that way. But if you enrolled in a Tai Chi class because you believe in the power of Tai Chi to help you get through defending yourself, then, for you, Tai Chi is for self-defence.

The thing is, wushu is made only for show. The forms that were done and taught are all designed to amass points in a competition. Wushu techniques are not concerned with any of the physical, mental, and martial arts aspects of Tai Chi. Instead, it is done to impress judges of certain tournaments.

However traditional stylists have this belief that martial arts and health are strictly necessary in the convergence of Tai Chi. Elements of the yin and yang must be there. Tai Chi schools still include their teachings in a martial art concept whatever their students’ intentions may be.

Tai Chi, like Yoga, is one of the fastest and most famous growing health maintenance and fitness programs in the world.

Tournaments

A standardized form of Tai Chi competition, wushu had made it big as a Chinese sport. Rules for the competition were made to be successful within six minutes. It was formed by the Chinese Sports Committee and made many different forms of competition.

Modern versions have become an integral part of the international tournament. Tai Chi has also been included in movies and very important competitions like the Asian Games.