
Presenter: Chen Zhonghua Length: 39 mins Difficulty: 3/5 Language: English  
Year: 2026 Location: Edmonton, Canada



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Today’s lesson is on the concept of the Three Rings of Tai Chi (太極三環). Don’t be fooled by the fancy name; this is simply a perspective on a fundamental theory: In Tai Chi, the bare minimum, the essential building block, is a sequence of one, two, and three. We can call this idea the “Principle of Three“. Everything else in the practice—all techniques, coordinated movements, and combinations—is built upon this simple 1-2-3 sequence. For example, 1-2-3 is one complete set. A longer form is just a repetition of this principle: 1-2-3, 1-2-3, and so on. |
| I want to illustrate how prevalent this core idea of “Principle of Three” is, not by explaining how it works in the body yet, but by showing how deeply rooted the concept is in fundamental Chinese thought and is essential for Tai Chi training. | |
| (This is Part 1 of a five part article based on the Three Rings of Tai Chi filmed in 2010, Edmonton, Canada.) |
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Gaze upon the night sky—a vast array of distant lights, each one a mystery, seemingly without end. So too is the boundless knowledge offered by Master Chen’s videos. To decipher the secrets of the cosmos, one must first learn to watch the stars; similarly, to unlock the profound art of Taijiquan, you must turn your gaze to this luminous, virtual library. Master Hong’s practical ‘Doa system (多)’ gave us the essential keys, the steps to repeat until they become instinct. |
| Master Chen, using the grace of modern technology, complements this by casting the full brilliance of his art across the digital sky. But the brightest galaxy remains invisible to the careless eye. Just as the spectacle of the heavens requires you to lift your head and truly see, the wisdom held within those videos will only be revealed when you approach them with focused, sustained intention. | |
| (This article is based on videos from the Practical Method YouTube channel.) |
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