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Characteristic:
-Demo of Wu style (straight lines, body moving forward)
-Demo of Sun Style (Characteristic: tighter in, always follow-step, upper body= "open closed" position)
-Tai Uti is popular because movement is not hard, easy-going, so body must be in loose, stress-free condition to practice; straighten curve in back as you practice)
Tai Uti stances
Bai Hue(sp?) - acupuncture point on top of head that requires upright stature; loosen chest so breathing is more natural; don't arch back, don't [[?]] out stomach
-all has to be done naturally/comfortably, both knees slightly bend, lock-ed knees won't work;
[Note on the side]
When you practice for form, just breath normally; for higher skill moves, coordinate breathing; every end movement must be exhale, all other transitions, inhale.
-Practice Tai Chi: 
2x a day
15-20 mins; during this [[strikethrough]] de-stresses time, mind [[arrow]] at least over 3 months
Breath through nose, not mouth; Eyes open or closed. 
Tai Chi standing posture = strengthens legs, controls breathing. This increases lung capacity, improves blood circulation, improves organ function. In trad. medicine, if 1 thing improves, it will lead to others; not just 1 part benefits parts doing so
-Tai Chi footwork improves balance as you age (DEMO of) 
(scientifically proven)
-In trad. medicine, we have 12 meridiens, 280 acupuncture points all over body.
Tai Chi messages pressure points.
-Tai Chi = not medicine but has an effect that you don't have to take med., if you practice
-Long Tai Chi vs. short? For beginner learning technique trumps[[strikethrough]] length of practice form
-Demo of beginner TAI HI (only 8 moves) Left + Right
In olympics, not official sport (was in 2008 as a demonstration sport)