Overview: Taiji and Chinese Culture
As a unique form of Chinese traditional culture, Taiji Quan embodies the properties and wisdom of the Chinese culture. The outstanding culture of five thousand years has given birth to the emergence and development of Taiji Quan, and Taiji Quan is a soul connecting the ancient and modern spirit of Chinese culture. It contains the essence of human wisdom, reflects the same sense of natural human needs, and shows Chinese culture enrichment.
Wushu has a long history, and it is the treasure of the Chinese culture. Taiji Quan is a kind of Chinese Wushu, and in a particular point of view, it embodies the philosophy of the Chinese nation, religion and Confucianism. It has a profound theoretical basis of the rich culture, every movement of Taiji Quan embodies of the Chinese culture, the cognitive and aesthetic direction. Therefore, the characteristics of Taiji Quan movements, in theory are subject to the guidance of thought of traditional Chinese culture. Taiji Quan is developing with the impacts from various factors deriving from Chinese culture. To a better understanding of Taiji Quan, we must study the true value of traditional culture from the whole to grasp the deep cultural connotation of Taiji Quan in essence.