Students were introduced to Taoist Tai Chi, Taoist Tai Chi, which originated in the Yang school and was developed by Master Moy Lin-Shin
(Mei Lianxian; 1931-98) around 1970. Master Moy invented Taoist Tai Chi because he felt that his
true interest, Lok Hup Ba Fa, was too difficult for most students. Although tai chi was originally a martial art, Taoist Tai Chi was called "moving
meditation" by Master Moy. It is a system of slow, gentle, graceful movements aimed at
the promotion and restoration of health.
It improves balance, circulation, and coordination
and such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis.If the full 108-move Taoist Tai Chi "set" were music, it would consist of
three to six movements. "Appear to Close Entrance / Cross Hands" is done three
times, and so one could consider three movements: 1-17, the warm-up (allegro - about two minutes,
not including the bow); 18-55 (scherzo - about five minutes); and
56-108 (allegro - about six minutes, plus about 10 seconds for
the final bow).
Founder Master Moy demonstrates Taoist Tai Chi® arts.
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