Cai Tai CHI

Vicky Wu 师母是卡尔加里太极和武术学院的创始人之一，该学院成立于 1995 年。30 多年来，这所学校已成为 10,000 多名学生的第二个家。它培养了众多加拿大国家队成员和冠军，他们自豪地代表加拿大登上国际舞台。在她的领导下，她培养了在最高国际武术比赛中获得奖牌的运动员，其中包括两名世界冠军。

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作为国际武术联合会认证的裁判和十多年来的加拿大国家队教练，Vicky Wu 师母在塑造加拿大武术之旅中发挥了关键作用。她的专业知识指导运动员在世界最优秀运动员中脱颖而出，为学校和加拿大带来了认可和声望。

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在太极方面，师母强调蔡太极内能和健康的发展。她一直担任加拿大国家太极队的教练，带领学生参加太极世界锦标赛——太极拳的最高国际比赛——她的学生赢得了奖牌并在精英中脱颖而出。

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师母对武术和太极拳的奉献体现了她对卓越、传统和学生全面成长的终身承诺。

 

Master Vicky Wu is one of the founders of the Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College, established in 1995. For over 30 years, the school has become a second family for over 10000 students and counting. It has produced numerous Canadian national team members and champions who have proudly represented Canada on the international stage. Under her leadership, she has produced medalist athletes at the highest international wushu competitions, including two world champions.

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As a certified judge by the International Wushu Federation and a Canadian national team coach for over a decade, Master Vicky Wu has played a key role in shaping Canada’s wushu journey. Her expertise has guided athletes to excel among the world’s best, bringing recognition and prestige to the school and Canada.

 

On the Tai Chi side, Master Wu emphasizes the development of internal energy and health in Cai Tai Chi. She has continuously served as a coach for the Canadian national Tai Chi team, leading students to compete at the Tai Chi World Championships—the highest level of international competition in Tai Chi—where her students have earned medals and distinguished themselves among the elite.

 

Master Vicky Wu’s dedication to both Wushu and Tai Chi exemplifies a lifelong commitment to excellence, tradition, and the holistic growth of her students.

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Styles of Taijiquan

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Cai Tai Chi Chen style is the original style of Tai Chi.  Its movements are circular and spiral.  They alternate between fast and slow motion, and are performed with complimentary firmness and softness.  The waist leads the whole body to turn.  It can be practiced for health enhancement, and as a means of self-defense. 

Cai Tai Chi Yang style is the most popular style of Tai Chi.  Its movements are poised, expansive, smooth and agile.  It is a softer version of its Chen ancestor, and mainly practiced for health and longevity.

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About Taijiquan

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Taijiquan; with a documented history of over 300 years, is a familiar exercise to many people.  It incorporates the Yin Yang Theory, internal energy, breathing, and boxing techniques into a unique style of martial arts.  From its earliest combative emphasis to its current focus on promoting health, Taijiquan has is recognized and accepted by people from all walks of life.

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1. Effects on the Nervous system

Modern men live in a society driven by information, competition and efficiency.  Under a chronic state of intense pressure, symptoms of nervousness and anxiety are common.  Tai Chi is practiced "with serenity and mindfulness", and with full concentration on the movements.  Not bothered by incidental thoughts, the mind is relaxed, restful and clear.  Frequent Tai Chi practice can improve the self-regulatory capability of the nervous system, enhance vitality, increase energy and reduce stress. 

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2. Effects on the Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems

When a person's constitution deteriorates, symptoms like an increased heart rate, higher blood pressure and shortness in breath will surface.  Tai Chi allows one to "relax both internally and externally", and to "sink one's energy towards the Dan Tian".  This process changes the abdominal pressure, strengthens the contraction of the heart, improves circulation and ensures a full supply of nutrients to the cardiac muscles.  Also, movement of the diaphragm provides a rhythmic massage to the liver, thereby eliminating any tiny blood clots and improving its functions.  Consistent Tai Chi practice is a good preventative measure against heart diseases and arteriosclerosis. 

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3. Effects on the Loco-motor system 

The skeleton, muscles and joints start to degenerate after middle age.  The continuous, slow, and circular motions in Tai Chi help to stretch, extend and rotate the skeletal frame, joints and muscles.  Persistent Tai Chi practice results in stronger bones, flexible joints and elastic muscles.  It also delays the aging process.   

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4. Effects on the Digestive system

"Hollowing the chest to fill the abdomen" and "sinking energy towards the Dan Tian" are two basic principles of Tai Chi practice.  This process brings about a change in abdominal pressure, facilitates peristalsis and increases metabolism.  It also prevents various digestive disorders and constipation. 

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5. Effects on functions of the spine, waist and kidneys

An aching, stiff, or hunched back are signs of aging.  Tai Chi emphasizes on "raising the head and lifting the pelvis" and "keeping the body centered and straight", resulting in a stretched and extended spine.  Regular Tai Chi practices can maintain elasticity of the spine and prevent back problems.  Also, the continuous turning movements from the waist strengthen the kidneys and fill the Dai Meridian (Belt Channel) with energy.  A person with strong kidneys is full of vitality. 

All in all, Taijiquan is truly a wellness-promoting exercise which abides by both martial and physiological principles.  It is healthy, scientific, fascinating and keenly pursued by a wide spectrum of the population.