Taijiquan Framework

Principles

Taijiquan has many commonly recognized principles, transmitted through ancient scripts, written explanations preserved in works since the Qing Dynasty, and extensive oral transmission throughout its historical evolution.

In this framework, Taijiquan’s principles are organized into hierarchical layers according to the specific aspects of practice they govern:

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Core Principles

• The Principle of Yi
• The Principle of Muscle States
• The Principle of Physical Mechanism
• The Principle of Movement Mechanism

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How to Read These Pages

Each principle 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.