How to practice taijiquan sets

Taijiquan sets of practice need to follow certain steps and principles, the following are some suggestions:

1, clear goals: before you start practicing taijiquan sets, you first need to make clear your own learning goals. Is it for fitness, self-defense, or competitive games, etc. Different goals require different practice methods and focus.

2, learn the basic movements: taijiquan routine is composed of a series of basic movements, so you have to learn and master these basic movements first. You can learn it by watching teaching videos and following coaches.

3, decomposition practice: Taijiquan routines are decomposed into individual movements and practiced one by one. After mastering each movement, then connect them for overall practice.

4. Focus on the body method, footwork, eye method, strength method and so on: the practice of Taijiquan routines is not only imitating the movements, but also focusing on the coordination of the body method, footwork, eye method, strength method and so on. For example, the body should be neutral and comfortable, the footwork should be light and steady, the eyes should be looking around, and the strength should be rigid and flexible.

5. Continuous Practice: To practice Taijiquan routines well, it is necessary to practice continuously. Through repeated practice, one can gradually master the movements and improve the technical level.

6, participate in competitions and exchanges: Participating in competitions and exchanges can give you a better understanding of the technical requirements of taijiquan routines and the rules of competitions, and at the same time, you can also communicate with other taijiquan enthusiasts to improve your own level.

Benefits of Practicing Taijiquan

1, Enhance Physical Fitness: Taijiquan is a kind of whole-body exercise, which can enhance muscle strength, flexibility and coordination, and improve the balance and stability of the body. At the same time, Taijiquan focuses on breathing coordination, which can enhance the cardiopulmonary function and improve the endurance and immunity of the body.

2, relieve pressure and regulate psychological state: Taijiquan emphasizes the harmony and unity of body and mind, and achieves the effect of relaxing body and mind and reducing pressure through deep breathing and relaxing muscles. Practicing taijiquan for a long time can regulate the psychological state, relieve anxiety, depression and other emotional problems, and enhance the ability of mental endurance.

3, improve flexibility and coordination: Taijiquan's movements are slow, soft and consistent, which can fully stretch the muscles and joints and improve the flexibility and coordination of the body. This helps to prevent sports injuries and reduce the stiffness and discomfort of the body.

4, improving balance and preventing fall: the footwork of taijiquan pays attention to stability and balance, and long-term practice of taijiquan can improve the balance of the elderly and some physically weak people and reduce the risk of fall.

5, promote cardiovascular health: tai chi practice can reduce heart rate and blood pressure, reduce the burden on the heart and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have also found that people who practice tai chi for a long time have lower levels of some inflammatory markers in their blood, which helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

6, inheritance of culture: as an important part of traditional Chinese culture, practicing taijiquan is not only exercise, but also able to understand and inherit the excellent traditional Chinese culture.