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What is Tai Chi?

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Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training, its health benefits and meditation. The term Tai Chi refers to a philosophy of the forces of yin and yang, related to the moves. Though originally conceived as a martial art, it is also typically practiced for a variety of other personal reasons. Some training forms are known for being practiced with relatively slow movements. It is purported that focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. Besides general health benefits and stress management attributed to training, aspects of traditional Chinese medicine are taught to advanced students in some traditional schools.

Source: Wikipedia

What is one reason people do NOT practice Tai Chi (according to the article)?

a) defense training

b) relaxation

c) muscle strengthening

What do some students also learn to supplement their practice?

a) Chinese literature

b) Chinese medicine

c) drawing ying yan symbols

What helps practitioners relax?

a) focusing on the moves

b) meditating

c) incents

What sets Tai Chi apart from other Chinese martial arts?

a) it's very physical

b) it's very religious

c) it's internal

Is there one set way of practicing Tai Chi?

a) Yes

b) No

c) The article doesn't say

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Vocabulary

benefit Trans. IMG
- a good or helpful result or effect
conceive Trans. IMG
- (conceived) form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind
force Trans. IMG
- a natural power or effect that is able to change the speed or direction of something
purport Trans. IMG
- (purported) to claim to be or do a particular thing when this claim may not be true
solely Trans. IMG
- without anything or anyone else involved

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