In China, there is a patron deity for nearly everything. But is there a patron deity of Tai Chi?

The world of martial arts is really not any different from any part of society. Some seek to take the journey and some take advantage.

Life is stressful, whether it's family, friends or work. Modern life puts a huge strain on us.

One of the things that puts people of Chinese martial arts is the amount of stance training and people being pedantic about the movements.

Confucius is a Chinese philosopher whom we have all heard about, but is a topic that is least understood and often derided.

In my previous article Origins of Tai Chi - Part 2. The spiritual & philosophy, I wrote about the different strands of Chinese spirituality

Before we look at the development of How Tai Chi came to be. I want to look at the various factors that have influenced the development of