Taiji has been used for hundreds of years as an effective health system and martial art. Today over 200 million people practice the gentle movements of Taiji daily. Taiji provides low impact exercise that develops balance, stability and core body strength by gently stretching and twisting the body and directly massaging the muscles and internal organs.

Taiji Quan was developed in the Chen village of China and because of its electiveness as a martial art it gained popularity. Practitioners found that the practice of Taiji was also a powerful method of chi gung. Many schools adapted Taiji into a purely non-martial health system, while others retained the martial system.

The Wu style of Taiji is characterized by small upright movements focusing on internal mechanics, stretching, and breathing.

In addition to being excellent for healing back and joint problems tai chi is great for people of all ages and physical abilities who are looking for a powerful exercise tool to increase power, flexibility, and balance.