Practicing Tai Chi Must Understanding The Principles – Ma Hong
In 1999, it was the 151st birth anniversary (1849-1929) of Grandmaster Chen Xin, the first-generation successor of Chen-style Tai Chi. Chen Xin was an outstanding Tai Chi theorist who comprehensively summarized and systematically expounded the principles and techniques of Chen-style Tai Chi, accumulated over nearly five centuries. His monumental work, "Illustrated Explanation of Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan," is the first and most comprehensive masterpiece of Tai Chi Chuan in China's history, shining with brilliance to this day. It still holds immense value in promoting and developing Tai Chi Chuan, particularly in terms of theory. Chen Xin once said, "To learn Tai Chi Chuan, one must first study books. By understanding the principles, learning the forms becomes natural. A diligent learner must prioritize the principles." He also cautioned against disregarding the study of theoretical principles, warning against falling into arrogance…