Zhaobao Tai Chi is a major school of Tai Chi with a complete inheritance system, rich historical data, clear context, and has been passed down from generation to generation without interruption.
The inheritance system of Zhaobao Tai Chi is very rigorous. Successive generations of successors have adhered to the principle of “master-apprentice inheritance and oral transmission” to systematically and strictly teach the boxing posture, techniques and theories. At the same time, Zhaobao Tai Chi also pays great attention to the inheritance of the genealogy. Successive generations of successors have detailed genealogical records, with clear context and orderly inheritance.
The orderly inheritance and clear context of Zhaobao Tai Chi not only reflect its profound historical heritage, but also demonstrate its strong vitality and inheritance. It has made important contributions to the development and inheritance of Tai Chi, and has also added a brilliant touch to Chinese martial arts culture.
Zhaobao Tai Chi is famous for its unique style and techniques. Compared with other Tai Chi schools, Zhaobao Tai Chi has distinct unique features and many similarities.
Similarities:
Harmony of Yin and Yang, combination of hardness and softness: Like other Tai Chi schools, Zhaobao Tai Chi also pays great attention to the harmony of Yin and Yang, and emphasizes the combination of hardness and softness. The boxing posture is stretched and flexible, the movements are smooth and coherent, and the combination of hardness and softness, movement and stillness are combined.
Guide the Qi with the mind, and use the Qi to stimulate the power: Zhaobao Tai Chi believes that the power of Tai Chi does not come entirely from muscle bursts, but from the mind guiding the Qi and using the Qi to stimulate, thus generating a continuous internal power.
Focus on internal strength and emphasize the transformation of strength: Zhaobao Tai Chi emphasizes the cultivation of internal strength and believes that internal strength is the essence of Tai Chi. At the same time, it also attaches great importance to the skills of transforming strength, and turns disadvantages into advantages by unloading the force to pull the opponent.
Unique characteristics:
Low posture and steady footwork: Compared with other Tai Chi schools, Zhaobao Tai Chi has a relatively low posture and a stable center of gravity. The footwork is solid and steady, the steps are short, and the center of gravity is always kept under the soles of the feet.
Compact movements, ready to go: Zhaobao Tai Chi’s movements are more compact than other schools, and the moves are contained and ready to go. When attacking, it emphasizes sudden force, and when defending, it uses softness to overcome hardness and resolve the opponent’s attack.
Diverse techniques, both offensive and defensive: Zhaobao Tai Chi’s techniques are very rich and diverse, with both fierce techniques and flexible moves. Both offensive and defensive, strong and powerful when attacking, calm and calm when defending.
Unique historical origin: Zhaobao Tai Chi was passed down from Shanxi native Wang Zongyue to Zhaobao by Jiang Fa of Zhaobao Village in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It has a long historical origin. After the development and inheritance of later generations, it has formed a unique Zhaobao Tai Chi style.
In general, Zhaobao Tai Chi has many similarities and distinct differences with other Tai Chi schools. These similarities and differences together constitute the unique style and charm of Zhaobao Tai Chi, making it an indispensable member of Tai Chi.