- Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art and exercise for health.
- Master Sun teaches Tai Chi in his city and parks.
- He began training as a young child.
- His family passed down health practices for generations.
- Tai Chi can be slow in parks and fast in dramatic films.
- Practice helps breathing, balance, coordination and body strength.
- He teaches students from China and other countries.
- Beginners should learn forms, strength and calm mind.
Difficult words
- martial — related to fighting or military training
- master — a teacher with much skill or experienceMaster Sun
- practice — repeated exercise to learn or improve
- coordination — ability to move parts of body together
- form — a set of planned movements in exerciseforms
- generation — people in a family born around same timegenerations
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever tried Tai Chi?
- Do you like slow movement or fast movement?
- Which is most important for you: breathing, balance, or strength?
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