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Tai Chi in the Philippines
Brought by Chinese immigrants as early as the
1930s, Tai Chi Chuan saw growing adherents as
it brought health and wellness to many
practitioners. One would often find groups of
elderly people doing Tai Chi Chuan as
independent traditional teachers held classes
openly at some parks of the country.
The entry of Wushu Federation of the Philippines
in 1988, brought a whole new dimension to the
promotion of Chinese martial arts (including Tai
Chi Chuan). Chinese martial arts became a sport
where young and old alike could compete in
various events. Participants of Wushu grew
tremendously because it provided a more
systematic method of teaching (shorter routines,
western style of teaching, and fixed class
schedules); it was accessible, and it gave
practitioners a chance to show or test their skill
through competition. There was a great
expansion of activities, especially in Tai Chi
Chuan.
Corollary to this significant event, traditional Tai
Chi Chuan practitioners became marginalized.
Many practitioners and even teachers shifted to
the more popular forms of Wushu Taijiquan that
in a way provided immediate results, which are,
a relatively healthy body, greater flexibility and
excellent camaraderie among the large number of
practitioners.
Unfortunately, many of the principles and
concepts of Tai Chi Chuan practice have been
compromised since the objectives and aim of
Wushu Taijiquan were vastly different from that
of the old school (which is non-competitive,
emphasis on natural movement, health and
martial skill). This somehow caused a
polarization between these two groups of
Practitioners especially today when more people
are beginning to rediscover the value of
traditional training and looking beyond winning
medals.
This expansion is a historical stage that is
concomitant with polarization. At this time
Rapid Journal was established and has since
brought scholarly reference on internal and
Filipino martial arts, both locally and
internationally.
Now the history of Tai Chi Chuan in the
Philippines has come to a new stage of
development - unification. An indicator of this
unifying emergence is the recent formation of the
Philippine Tai Chi Network Blog
(http://www.taichiphil.blogspot.com) which aims
to give free information for any interest in Tai
Chi in the Philippines instructors, events,
supplies and other information supply links a
long overdue answer to a lingering need.
This leads to a natural next step to put an
appropriate body to this moving Filipino Tai
Chi spirit. To allow for the formation of an
organization that would harmonize the inherent
and apparent differences among participants
toward a common goal.
Tai Chi Union Philippines (TCUP)
The Tai Chi Union Philippines (TCUP), a non-
profit organization, exists for the propagation,
support and uplifting of internal martial arts and
Chi Kung (qigong). It aims to exemplify harmony
and unity among practicing groups, teachers and
students.
TCUP sees itself providing the common
resources and facilities towards efforts to
Propagate, improve and develop internal martial
arts and qigong in the Philippines. It will therefore
support and encourage individual and group
initiatives towards these ends.
The TCUP is guided by the following beliefs:
1. That the philosophical concept of Tai Chi (as
expressed in the yin-yang symbol) stands for
more than just Tai Chi Chuan but for all internal
martial arts and qigong which originated from
China.
2. That internal martial arts and qigong include
multifaceted valid aspects health and healing,
martial arts and self-defense, sports and
recreation, self-development and more.
3. That pooling of resources, networking and
initiating group activities provide for individual
and group interests and valuable benefits that
could not be attained otherwise without a broader
base of participants.
4. That organizational activities should be based
on an unbiased recognition of all individual
members and groups by embracing their unique
values and aspirations.
The TCUP shall therefore endeavor to:
1. Bring practitioners into common
affiliation;
2. Provide access to information and networking;
3. Bring to affordability resources through
common sharing;
4. Hold periodic learning activities for common
upgrading and development of practitioners;
5. Gain accreditation for official and international
recognition and support;
6. Provide venue and organizational capability;
7. Participate in international events and
activities for the member's benefits.