Many people practice taijiquan today for health, relaxation, and gentle movement. But there is another side: a traditional martial curriculum based on endurance, skill development, and “chi ku” — the ability to withstand hardship. This is the difference we teach.
Do you practice qigong? Do you think your qigong practice is neidan?¹ It is important to understand the difference between qigong and neidan. Neidan is internal alchemy, a very intense practice transmitted by traditional teachers in traditional ways. It is embedded in culture, e.g. Taoist culture, and is a multifaceted practice, connected with almost all facets of Chinese culture (medicine and health practices, martial arts, meditation, ethics, philosophy and religion, etc.).
