Chen Huixian teaches a beginner tai chi class at Premier Martial Arts Academy. You know the stereotypes: outdoor scenes of classmates moving together in a slow-motion ballet; serene images used to ...

BEIJING — For weeks, mixed-martial-arts (MMA) fighter Xu Xiaodong had been taunting masters of the traditional Chinese martial arts, dismissing them as overly commercialized frauds, and challenging ...

From among the offerings at senior centers and churches to the healing methods of hospitals or the more intense study available at martial arts studios, more and more people are realizing the benefits ...

Tai chi chuan, often shortened to tai chi, originated in China as a martial art for self-defense. But, in recent years, it has gained popularity among the general population as a beneficial exercise.

This post was updated Oct. 11 at 6:23 p.m. Peter Asco said he hasn’t caught a cold in 20 years. Asco credits his resilient health to the practice of tai chi, which not only has the ability to ...

Tai chi is a ‘soft’ martial arts technique that originated in China during ancient times. This form of workout helps in taking care of a person’s health and mental well-being. It is a series of gentle ...

In a sparse Belfast sports hall, the sounds of a gently plucked harp are echoing off the high walls as onlookers watch a group of a dozen or so people. At first glance, it's like they're moving in ...

Traditional Chinese medicine has a salve for just about everything, from herbal tinctures and massage therapy to cupping and ...

The ancient Chinese martial art Tai Chi could lower the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Scientists from Oregon Research Institute asked more than 200 people over 65 with declining memory ...

In a new featurette for “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” star Simu Liu explains the myriad of martial arts styles that went into creating the fight sequences of the Marvel film — not to ...