Chinese martial art systems were built upon concepts borrowed from Chinese philosophical systems.
One such martial art system borrowed from the Chinese philosophy of Taoism the concept of "t'ai chi." This martial art system is known today as t'ai chi ch'uan.
Even though its focus has changed over time from fighting to improving health, its foundational principles remain unchanged even to this day.
These principles make t'ai chi what it is. To learn t'ai chi is to learn its underlying principles; otherwise, you're doing something else but still calling it t'ai chi. That's not my cup of tea.
"I've trained in martial arts for over 12 years and I can confidently state that John is one of the best instructors that I've had the pleasure of training under. His knowledge of his art is extremely deep, and just as important, he has the teaching skills to effectively pass this information on to his students."
— Bob, Kentucky