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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)