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Tai chi chuan
Sign in to saveAlso known as t'ai chi ch'uan, taiji, tai chi, T'ai chi ch'üan, t'ai chi, taijiquan, tai ji, tàijíquán
Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits and meditation
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Tai chi chuan is a subject documented in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage database. It is associated with a specific entry on the UNESCO website, which is accessible through English, French, and Spanish language pages. The practice is also the subject of extensive academic research, with 2,988 related entries found in the PubMed database.
The term appears in a dedicated category on the Wikimedia Commons platform. Additionally, the subject is referenced by 1,405 other encyclopedia articles, indicating its presence across various informational sources.
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Research
2,988 papers- Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Cognitive Function in Adults 60 Years or Older With Type 2 Diabetes and Mild Cognitive Impairment in China: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2023Chen Y, Qin J, Tao L et al.DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.7004
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Tai Chi Chuan for Older Adults With Sleep Disorders and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2025Liu Z, Zhang L, Bai L et al.DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.54307
- Tai Chi Chuan Auxiliary Training Systems in Health and Rehabilitation: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Liu H, Li H, Huang H et al.DOI: 10.2196/64207
- Tai Chi Chuan evidence related to impulsivity and impulse related disorders: A scoping review.Journal of bodywork and movement therapies · 2024Ribeiro da Silva D, Blujus Dos Santos Rohde C, Tavares HDOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.038
- Distinct effects of long-term Tai Chi Chuan and aerobic exercise interventions on motor and neurocognitive performance in early-stage Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2024Chang CL, Lin TK, Pan CY et al.DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08166-8
- Effects of tai chi on postural balance and quality of life among the elderly with gait disorders: A systematic review.PloS one · 2023Xu F, Soh KG, Chan YM et al.DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287035
- Tai Chi Chuan for cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary arterial disease.Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia · 2014Nery RM, Zanini M, Ferrari JN et al.DOI: 10.5935/abc.20140049
- Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Benefits of Exercise, Yoga, and Meditation.ReviewAmerican family physician · 2019Saeed SA, Cunningham K, Bloch RM
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- Chinese martial arts
- Country of origin
- China
- Image
- Associació Catalana de Choy Li Fut, Tai Chi Chuan i Chi Kung.jpg
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- practiced by
- martial artist
- different from
- Taiji
- Commons category
- Tai Chi Chuan
- topic's main category
- Category:Tai chi
- described at URL
- ich.unesco.org/es/RL/00424
- intangible cultural heritage status
- Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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Encyclopedic overview
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Tai chi is a Chinese martial art initially created for combat and self-defense. For most practitioners, it has evolved into an exercise, a relaxation technique, and a sport. As an exercise and relaxation technique, tai chi is practiced in set sequences known as "forms" (taolu), usually in gentle flowing motions that are often described as "meditation in motion," and may also be performed in faster and more vigorous routines. As a sport, competitors are judged on their performance in forms, pushing hands, and free sparring. As a martial art, practitioners master the applications of forms and partner work for effective self-defense.
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