The Tai Chi sports concept and the characters of Tai Chi sporting system make Tai Chi a sports which comprises the common functions of building up one’s health, defending against attacks and cultivating the mind as well as some special functions corresponding to its characters, and develops the value of sports exercising.
If we compare the concept and the technical structure of Tai Chi with those of western sports, we can clearly identify the characteristics of Tai Chi concept.
It is believed that the universe is originated as well as included in “Tai Chi” or the “extreme polar”, hence “real virtue tolerates everything”.
All the rules of Tai Chi can be condensed into “pursuing neutrality in movement,” to which every practitioner shall abide by in practice.
“Neutrality, stability and ease” is a method of “neutrality and harmony” characterizing Tai Chi practice.
“Being Moderate, flat and gentle” is the way of standardizing the gestures, movement speed and intensity when play Tai Chi.
“Correctness and Activeness” is the “neutral” way to correct postures and movements of Tai Chi.
“Coordination of movements to achieve the middlebrow” is the way to realize “neutrality” in Tai Chi.
Tai Chi circle that contains the idea of integration of conflicting parties and the S-shaped diving line that indicates the idea of middlebrow of dynamic equilibrium of various forces are contributive to the “Law of Neutrality and Self-discipline.”
“Converse movement principle formed on this rule requires that Tai Chi practioners should follow the Yin and Yang transforming rule, begin movement from the reverse of final aim in order to receive the ultimate effect of exercise and strengthen it.