There are several styles of Tai Chi, but most of them start with a series of controlled movements, or forms, with names like Grasping the Sparrow’s Tail and Repulse the Monkey.

Tai Chi Chuan is a martial arts practiced for self-defense and fitness. It promotes traditional Chinese culture. Tai Chi Chuan consists of different styles: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu, and Sun.

A 24-form Yang-style tai chi chuan routine was used. Each group underwent 30 sessions over six weeks, with assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and a 12-week follow-up.

Tai Chi (Chuan) is a traditional style of Chinese martial arts that features slow, rhythmic movements to induce mental relaxation and enhance balance, strength, flexibility, and self-efficacy.

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Tai Chi Chuan is an increasingly popular multimodal mind-body exercise consisting of slow, deliberate physical movements combined with meditative practices.