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Tai-Chi
A Presentation By Kou Iat, Conway Oral
Presentation Skills School of Continuing Studies
Macau University of Science and
Technology April 10, 2005 Nancy M. Silverman
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What is Tai-Chi

• Chinese traditional martial art
• Two basic types
• Hard martial arts
• Soft martial arts

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The feature of Tai-Chi

• meditation in motion.
• Emphasizes complete relaxation

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Tai Chi Philosophy

• Creating the natural balance of self world
• Physical and spiritual well-being
• The classic way of integrity
• Chinese medicine
• Natural harmony
• Taoist notions
• Yin and yang

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Benefits of Tai Chi 

• Clearer and more relaxed mind
• Better breathing and easier to sleep
• Reduced pain - particularly in shoulders, back,
  legs and knees
• Increased vitality, energy and life
• Enhanced coordination and improved fine motor
  skills
• Improved balance?peace of mind and working of
  internal organs
• More strength?stamina and suppleness

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What Can Tai Chi Do For You?

• Medical Research on Tai Chi indicates
• Slow aging? reduce anxiety?depression?mood
  disturbance?hypertension?chronic pain, bone loss
  muscle wasting.

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Everyday Tai Chi Exercises Just 15
minutes a day is your passport to
Better Health
Lifetime Fitness

• Say goodbye to sweating? puffing and panting
• Say hello to feeling cool?calm? refreshed and
  energised

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• Try the Tai Chi exercises, we like it, its fun
  and we think youll love them too