Chen Taijiquan

The basic difference is that "external" pugilistic forms cultivate a person's physical prowess in terms of strength, dexterity, motor coordination etc, much like any other sporting exercise like aerobics, except that there is an obvious martial focus. This is why this type of pugilistic form becomes unsuitable eventually for people reaching into their old age, as with any other vigorous activity.

Here are a few tips to guide you when practicing Taijiquan on your own. These tips are meant as a supplement for those who have prior grounding in Taijiquan for at least 1 month. However, we still stand by the importance of a good instructor to check your postures for reasons of health as well as to avoid injury, until the time when you have acquired a certain level of mastery yourself.