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Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art. Its full name is Tai Chi Chuan, a Chinese phrase which can be translated as approximately meaning supreme ultimate fist. Tai Chi is a relatively new martial art, with its concrete origins sometime around 1820, although it likely existed for some time before that. It is what is known as a soft style of martial combat, putting an emphasis on relaxed muscle positions and the use of an opponent’s momentum, as contrasted with the hard styles, which emphasize muscles in a high-state of readiness, and meeting an opponent’s force with one’s own force. In addition to the martial aspects of Tai Chi, there is a great deal of stress placed on the concepts of meditative calm, and overall physical health. Indeed, for many people living in the modern world, Tai Chi is not thought of as a martial art, but rather as a system of movement and breathing meant to be therapeutic. In much the same way that yoga in the West has become divorced from its original intent, so too has Tai Chi become something quite different. In many ways, Tai Chi is a very Taoist tradition. It teaches such things as learning to move with the world – both in a literal, physical sense in terms of martial self-defense, and in a more abstract, meditative sense. Indeed, the core of Tai Chi could be described as simply learning to react appropriately to whatever is offered. Urban Dictionary

Also pronounced Taiji. classified as an internal martial art, it is a taoist fighting art that originated from Pin Yin village in northern china and developed from there into many different styles over time, but mainly branched from the very oldest form of Tai Chi: Chen style Taijiquan so far, the main styles are as follows: Chen (style) Wu (style) Sun (style) Yang (style) Hao (style) being an extremely misunderstood art, Tai Chi or Taiji is not just a mere exercise. it is a fighting art dedicated to taking down the opponent using no effort by either disabling them, knocking them out, or killing them. Urban Dictionary

Tai Chi Chuan, also known as Taijiquan, is translated to Supreme Ultimate Fist which is a type of Chinese martial art that was originally used the in imperial Chinese military. It can also be used as a transitive verb as an action onto which one was beaten by Tai-chi. Urban Dictionary

Ameri-Chinese for "Old Man Move Slow", this is practised daily by millions of Chinese (and increasingly, old white people) who practice it as a low-impact cardiovascular activity. Usually their forms are so sloppy you wouldn't know if they were excercising or having a slow-motion convulsion. Not to be confused with Taiji quan, (translated: "supreme ultimate fist") which is one of the most effective and difficult to master martial arts in the universe. Urban Dictionary

A combination of yoga and meditation which is popular amongst the Chinese population. One of the body movements invloves extending both arms out from the chest (with openned palms)which looks like a 'pushing' motion. In urban terms, it means 'pushing', or more appropriately, delegating own work to others. It is often a negative expression to indicate that a person has been avoiding responsibility by asking others to do his/her job. Urban Dictionary

A series of movements one undertakes whilst attempting to find cellphone reception, resulting in an impromptu tai chi-like dance. The Cellphone Tai Chi generally involves the person holding their cellphone in the air while simultaneously walking slowly in circles. Urban Dictionary

The best exercise class in the entire planet led by a gorgeous, segsy, milky, Awoga , hot, handsome, despair bellybuttoned, fine, incredible, throbbing hard, stuffed bear who says he’s not a stuffed bear but is a stuffed bear named Monokuma. Come get you milk and bread Hajime ;) Urban Dictionary

A form of skiing usually mastered by new skiers within thier first few days. It consists of skiing down easy slopes while wildly waving your arms and claiming to have mastered something spiritual. It is used by unscrupulous ski instructors to fleece unsuspecting beginners. See also flatboarding. Urban Dictionary

An Asian born Caucasian person. Urban Dictionary

Is when an Aussie (preferably) tries to manoeuvre a huge round of drinks over to his mates at the other end of the pub (without using a tray or aid of a waitress or another friend!). Takes incredible concentration, dexterity and outstanding navigational skill! Urban Dictionary

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