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The secret and the art of letting go<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"china\"Taijiquan is a traditional Chinese martial art. It goes back to the Master Chen Wang Ting (1597-1664) from the 9th generation of the Chen family. From his martial arts experience, the insights of Taoist teachings and his encounter with inner alchemy, he developed a new internal martial art system which was later called Taijiquan. Chen Wangting recognized the positive health effects, which were generated by the inner spiraling movements. At the same time he also recognized that a large amount of energy was released in the body trough relaxation and that his fighting skills continued to rise in spite of old age. Since Taijiquan uses internal energy instead of muscle power, Taijiquan can be learned and practiced by both the young and the old.<\/p>\n