Ed Altman responds to mention of changes in TCC

From time to time, I hear comments that the T’ai Chi Chih movements have “changed” in some way. Although there have been a few (extremely) minor adjustments in the way Justin Stone teaches T’ai Chi Chih, the movements themselves have remained very consistent throughout the years.

One day I asked Justin about this because I wanted to make sure I’m not teaching the T’ai Chi Chih movements incorrectly. My objective is for students 20 generations from now to have the opportunity to learn and practice T’ai Chi Chih as it was originated.

Justin’s response was that T’ai Chi Chih is now being taught the way it was originated, but that for many years people were teaching it differently. He explained further that since we are now emphasizing the proper principles and focusing on how to move, people perceive that things have changed, when in fact, this is how he has always taught and practiced the movements.

– Ed Altman