Principles of T’ai Chi Ch’uan

T’ai Chi Ch’uan is rooted in the feet, controlled by the waist, expressed in the fingers, and based on these principles:

• Slowness (in sync with deep breathing)
• Roundedness (circular motions)
• Rooting (in the feet)
• Smoothness (catch the wind)
• Imagination and visualization

Core Concepts

• Foot placement and walk like a cat
• Stance and posture
• Weight Shifting and balance
• Breathing
• Softness, roundedness, smoothness, continuity