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tai chi

American  
[tahy chee] / ˌtaɪ ˈtʃi /

noun

  1. a Chinese martial art focusing on slow, flowing movements and controlled breathing.


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Now that you are familiar with plyometric movements, try these gentle but effective tai chi movements that are often called the “golden standard” of balance training.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

It’s also a “gold standard” for balance training, says Ann Swanson, a tai chi instructor and author of three mindful movement books.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Research shows tai chi can lower fall risk by 24%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

The best part of her day is when she spends evenings practicing tai chi with a half dozen friends at a nearby park.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

The fog obscures the early morning joggers and the lone practitioners of tai chi.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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