Taijitu
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In Chinese philosophy, a taijitu is a symbol or diagram representing taiji in both its monist and its dualist forms. A taijitu in application provides a deductive and inductive theoretical model. Such
Diagram of Continuation-Inversion (順逆之圖), based on the Taijitu, first published in 1611
Diagram from Zhao Huiqian's Liushu benyi (1370s) as represented in the Siku Quanshu edition (1751)
Simplified form of Lai Zhide's "Taiji River Diagram" (1599)
"The Great Monad" from Edna Kenton's Book of Earths (1928), after the design shown by Hampden Coit DuBose (1887)
Tai chi
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Tai chi is a Chinese martial art initially created for combat and self-defense. For most practitioners, it has evolved into an exercise, a relaxation technique, and a sport. As an exercise and relaxat
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…as two fish symbolizing vigilance, because fish never close their eyes. The modern symbol has also been widely used in martial arts, particularly tai chi, and Jeet Kune Do, since the 1970s. In this context, it is generally used to represent the interplay between hard and soft techniques. The dots in the…
Yang Chengfu (c. 1931) in Single Whip posture of Yang-style tai chi solo form
Painting in Chenjiagou, illustrating taolu according to the Chen style of tai chi
A pair of jian with their scabbards
Wushu jian pair event at the 10th All China games