Core Concepts of the Framework

The following concepts form the core structure of the Taijiquan Framework.
They are not independent topics, but interrelated components that function together.

Readers may explore them in any order, though later concepts often rely on earlier ones.


Core Concepts


How to Read These Pages

Each concept page:

  • Focuses on functional meaning rather than tradition
  • Emphasizes observation and testability
  • Avoids stylistic or lineage-based interpretation

Together, they form a coherent system rather than a list of definitions.