When did Tai Chi arise? This inquiry captivates both practitioners and scholars specializing in martial arts. Tai Chi, an elegant and contemplative branch of combat, boasts a profound lineage extending over numerous epochs. While it is widely acknowledged as having roots in China, pinpointing the precise epoch of its genesis continues to be the subject of fervent scholarly discussion. This treatise explores the genesis of Tai Chi, scrutinizing varied hypotheses and corroborating historical data to unravel the enigma inherent in its inception.
I. Hypotheses Concerning the Inception of Tai Chi
II. Contextual Historical Evidences and Noteworthy Protagonists
III. The Progressions in Tai Chi
IV. The Contribution of Tai Chi to Contemporary Society