Tai-Chi Ch'uan
The most common martial art form in the world. Tai-Chi Ch'uan is also the national exercise program of China, practiced by young and old every morning. It takes many years of study before it becomes a practical combat technique, but the time is well used in, the development of Chi. A master will appear to move in slow-motion. Never hurrying, always seeming to anticipate the opponent's attacks with gentle parries and an occasional open palm shove (see below). Costume: Loose cotton tunic and pants. Stance: Rear leg bent slightly at the knee, forward leg a few inches off the ground, forward hand loosely outstretched, rear hand loosely at waist.
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