Taiji quan is a Chinese martial art that started in the Hubei Province in 12th century. Popularized in Japan and the United States as a form of physical exercise, its original intention was as a method for combat, as well as a health regime. Characterized by slow, fluid movements, taiji quan possesses an underlying Taoist philosophy and conforms to the Taoist notion of naturalism.
The strength of the art is guided by chi, the energy of the body, and the breathing and curving of the physical body to instantaneously send a blow to the opponent. Since it doesn’t rely heavily on muscle power, it can be used even by the elderly to produce damaging blows. The disadvantage however is that it takes a long time to master this art, due to the considerable emphasis on structure. The reason is that the proper chi energy cannot be obtained without the proper form and posture.
Taiji quan practitioners in Dead or Alive[]
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 Leifang vs. Brad Wong  Leifang vs. Brad  Leifang vs. Brad  Leifang vs. Christie  Leifang vs. Christie  Leifang vs. Christie  Leifang vs. Christie  Leifang vs. Christie  Leifang vs. Gen Fu  Leifang vs. Gen Fu  Leifang vs. Helena Douglas  Leifang vs. Helena  Leifang vs. Helena  Leifang vs. Helena  Leifang vs. Helena  Leifang vs. Helena  Leifang vs. Helena  Leifang vs. Helena  Leifang vs. Hitomi  Leifang vs. Tina Armstrong  Leifang vs. Tina  Leifang vs. Tina |
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 Leifang vs. Bayman  Leifang vs. Bayman  Leifang vs. Gen Fu  Leifang vs. Jann Lee  Leifang vs. Kasumi  Leifang vs. Ryu Hayabusa  Leifang vs. Hayabusa  Leifang vs. Hayabusa  Leifang vs. Tina Armstrong |
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 Leifang vs. Hitomi  Leifang vs. Hitomi  Leifang vs. Jann Lee  Leifang vs. Kasumi  Leifang vs. Zack  Leifang vs. Zack  Leifang vs. Zack  Leifang vs. Zack  Leifang vs. Bass Armstrong |
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 Leifang vs. Gen Fu |
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 Leifang vs. Tina Armstrong  Leifang vs. Momiji |
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- It was originally intended that Raidou (at the time known as Hong Dee) was to use taiji quan as his fighting style.
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