Welcome to Classical Tai Chi

Master Wu Chian Chuan May 1938 Kowloon Hong kong

Internal Discipline is the most challenging aspect of learning Tai Chi. The central element of the practice dictates how a movement should be made from the internal core of the body—the abdomen and the back—not from the external parts of the body, such as arms and shoulders.

This discipline is essential to obtain the full benefits of Tai Chi. Without it the entire logical structure of Tai Chi disintegrates and can no longer be considered an internal martial art.

Tai chi is known historically as an internal martial art with a legendary reputation of cultivating neigong or internal energy and thereby achieving exceptional health benefits. Unfortunately, this art has been lost in most modern tai chi teaching.

When the legendary Master Wu Chian Chuan taught Tai Chi to Grand Master Young Wabu, Wu taught him the methodology of cultivating neigong through Internal Discipline. Wu learned the Tai Chi from his father who learned from the Yangs—without alteration (see FAQ). The Yangs learned the art from the Chens. Internal Discipline should be a common thread through all the classical tai chi forms. And is of particular importance when learning martial arts applications of tai chi.

Tai Chi Instructional DVD/video
Classical Tai Chi offers a unique set of Tai Chi video tapes/DVDs produced by Master Stephen Hwa, student of Grand Master Young Wabu, this site is part of an effort to bring the splendor of Internal Discipline back into focus.

For an introduction on the concept of Internal Discipline and a demonstration of its practice, please click here»

NEW DVD Release: Volume III – Classical Tai Chi - Tao of Martial Arts Applications. Learn more...

Very Special Event:
Students of Master Hwa's Classical Tai Chi are invited the weekend of June, 28th 2008 to celebrate his 75th birthday and participate in workshops and critiques.

To attend this very special celebration please contact Eva at parea10@yahoo.com for more details.

The Feng Shui Institute (FSI)

We are pleased to announce our association with the Feng Shui Institute in the UK

The Feng Shui Institute (FSI) is the international resource and research centre for the promotion of Traditional Feng Shui. The FSI is a non profit making body and will show you how to improve your quality of life through Feng Shui; offering feng shui consultations, online courses and seminars, Chinese astrology and free horoscopes.

visit www.feng-shui-institute.org