For those who follow them, the benefits of Tai Ji Men teachings are clear. However, state bureaucrats misunderstood and persecuted the group for decades.
Shelly Tu
Martial Arts and Spiritual Movements’ Strategies to Cope with State Pressure in Taiwan
Martial arts encompass not only physical skills but also spiritual principles. Their spirit also explains how Tai Ji Men reacted to persecution.
How Tai Ji Men Reacted to Persecution
It developed a three-fold strategy: peacefully protest and use all available legal remedies; continue its international activities on behalf of peace and love; nurture the body and mind of disciples through the practice of qigong.
Shelly Tu
Shelly Tu is a certified public accountant in Taiwan and a Tai Ji Men dizi (disciple).