It is all too easy to become trapped in the external and completely miss the internal. To die too early is considered its ultimate failure. The first noticeable benefit is usually an increase in a feeling of relaxation and well being. In the first class a student should begin to sense their own energy or chi. After a short period of time a student will feel this sensitivity increase and begin to improve their relaxation and energy circulation.
Regular practice is the key to progress.
Tai Chi as a Martial Art Tai Chi is an extremely effective martial art, although this is not emphasised initially. The student must first grasp the fundamental principles of Tai Chi. However, each posture contains many Martial applications. Using internal energy as a martial art is the result of many years of dedicated practice. The delight of Tai Chi is that anyone can practise it, anytime, anywhere and in almost any state of mobile health.