China: Renmin Gongyuan (People's Park) plays host to a variety of early morning exercise activities including Qigong and T'ai Chi. Chengdu, Sichuan Province. T'ai chi ch'uan (literally 'Supreme Ultimate Fist'), often shortened to t'ai chi or tai chi in English usage, is a type of internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. It is also typically practiced for a variety of other personal reasons: its hard and soft martial art technique, demonstration competitions and longevity. As a result, a multitude of training forms exist.

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