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Tai Chi Levels


Tai Chi Levels

There are 5 Tai Chi Levels. Each one defines the level you are at in your Tai Chi training.

Level 1: Hui

To be able to remember and do the forms from beginning to end. This level, which is the first step among the Tai Chi Levels, mostly learns basic points such as correct angles and directions, correct postures, upright body, loose joints. Internal energy has not yet formed in the movements.


Level 2: Dui

The problem of the movements at the Hui level generally originating from external points such as arms, legs, and hands is corrected and efforts are made to start the movements with an internal energy originating from the dantian area. In this way, the forms at this level are closer to being done correctly. The circular characteristics of Tai Chi and the internal energy, qi, are felt more at this stage.


Level 3: Hao

At the level of "Hao", meaning good, one can direct the flow of Qi in one's body, and the martial art applications of the forms can now be studied in detail.


Level 4: Miao

This level is the master level and the incoming attack can be easily countered without any tension. Now the kung fu energy has been gained and fa-jin practices are more effective.


Level 5: Jue

This is the highest level, and not even many grandmasters claim to have reached it. The circular characteristics of tai chi are performed almost invisibly. Grandmasters who have reached this level find or invent new things or create new forms.

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