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No they are not, Karate came from Shoalin white crane kung fu. Which is a hard style, Tai chi is a soft style of Martial Arts. Japan would send people to China to learn martial arts, Some Japanese master my have studied some Internal styles later in developing their styles.
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What has the author Raymond Pawlett written?
Raymond Pawlett has written: 'Tai-chi' 'The karate handbook' -- subject(s): Karate, Juvenile literature 'The beginner's guide to tai chi' -- subject(s): Tai chi, Martial arts
What is more effective in a fight tai chi or karate?
depends on the person not the art. Personally i feel tai chi is a more complete fighting style. It takes much longer to learn tho. Tai Chi is more a grappling art.
Is Tai Chi Chinese?
Yes, Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese Martial Art.
How effective is Tai Chi for self defense?
Self defense is about alertness, flexibility and speed. Tai Chi works for the improvement of each of these attributes.
What is the most popular Tai Chi DVD series?
The most popular Tai Chi DVD series are The Tai Chi - 24 Hours, Sunrise Tai Chi, Totaly Nude Yoga and Tai chi, Tai Chi for Health - Yang Short Form with Terrence Dunn etc.
Why are positions in yoga martial arts and tai chi related to animals?
It is said that the first Tai Chi master observed a fight between a snake & a crane and mimicked their movements. Much of Tai Chi is taken from nature and the observation of the actions of animals.
Where did TAI CHI come from?
Tai Chi comes from China.
Why do you spell it Tai Chi when it is pronounced Tai Gik?
tai gik is the cantonese pronunciation. tai chi is mandarin.
Does Ku style Tai Chi exist or is it Wu style Tai Chi?
Ku style Tai Chi does exist, as well as Wu style; and many other styles of Tai Chi. Katara studies Ku style/Yang form Tai Chi, Sun style Tai Chi, and Bikram Yoga.
In what ways is tai chi poweful?
in what ways is tai chi powerful
What has the author Paul H Crompton written?
Paul H. Crompton has written: 'Chinese soft exercise' 'Walking meditation' -- subject(s): Meditation, King fu 'The complete martial arts' -- subject(s): Martial arts 'Karate training methods' -- subject(s): Karate 'Tai chi' -- subject(s): Chi kung, Ejercicio, Exercise, Qi gong, Tai chi
When was Quo Tai-chi born?
Quo Tai-chi was born in 1889.
