When you think of Tai Chi, you typically think of Wu style Tai Chi, which is one of the most popular forms of Tai Chi in existence today. Wu style Tai Chi involves slow, subtle movements, stances, as well as the development of your inner Chi, which is your life force or energy. Chi is very important in all forms of Tai Chi. For instance, watching Tai Chi looks as though the movements wouldn’t have much power at all. However, if you were to be on the receiving end of the strikes, or you were to be blocked by a practitioner of Wu style Tai Chi, you’d find the strikes and blocks to be very powerful and strong. It’s the inner chi that makes these movements so powerful. However, to build up that Chi, the Wu style Tai Chi must be taught properly. That means perfect movements, perfect stance, and a perfect frame of mind. Essentially, Wu style Tai Chi brings the mind, body and spirit into one being, making this a great art form for anyone looking for self improvement.

Wu style Tai Chi must be taught properly from a learned instructor. You would be doing a great disservice to yourself to learn from a video tape or book, even though there are countless instructions like these on the market. It’s a misconception that Wu style Tai Chi is a slow martial art that only focuses on meditation. While this is true, this is only part of the lesson. Most classes only teach this part, but there is much more to it. Wu style Tai Chi is, in fact, a true martial art. There is sparring and weapons training, but this only comes after the initial slow movements are taught. The thinking is that you must learn how to do it slow before you learn how to do it fast. Most classes only teach the slow methodical form of Wu style Tai Chi because either the instructor hasn’t learned past that point, or the students have no interest in the practical applications of the art form.

Finding A Class

Wu style Tai Chi is only one of the three forms of Tai Chi in existence today but it’s one of the most popular, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a class that teaches the proper movements. Even if you don’t progress beyond the slow, methodical movements, it can still be very beneficial to you. There are many benefits to taking a class in Wu style Tai Chi, such as peace of mind, an increased awareness of your spiritual self, as well as an increase in your chi, or life energy, which we all could use a boost of.