Masters of the Chinese art of Tai Chi discuss the history and philosophy of the meditative practice in this in-depth documentary on the practice. A long-held secret by devout Taoist priests, Tai Chi became known to the West only in the late 20th century, with much of its philosophy and practice left unexplored until now.
While the medieval world pummeled each other with fists and iron, the Middle Kingdom discovered a new way to fight. Not with strength - but softness. Not with speed - but stillness. Explore the most mysterious martial art of all ... Tai chi chuan. The Supreme Ultimate. The Heaven and Earth. In this in-depth documentary of Taiji (Tai chi), we take you deep into central China to the birthplace of Tai chi - Chen Village. To meet the family who for five hundred years have been it's gatekeeper. Travel with us to Wudang Mountain, the spiritual home of the internal arts and of Tai chi. Meet Wudang's top master of Tai chi - and explore how Tai chi and Taoism are one and the same. Step inside some of China's top Tai chi schools of Yang style, Chen style and Wudangquan. With in-depth interviews with China's top Tai chi masters - this film is packed with information that you may not have seen anywhere before - in books or film. Throughout this film, you will witness the finest Tai chi forms ever filmed in High Definition - from Chen Xiaowang next to the Yellow river, to his brother at the Chen Temple. Master Cui Zhongsan of Yang style in the early morning park at the Forbidden City. Watch beautiful Tai chi on the peaks of Wudang Mountain as the sun sets ... with a superb soundtrack of modern Chinese fusion music. This is not the Tai chi you are used to seeing! This is not like any martial arts movie or any Tai chi movie you have seen before!
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