Associate Professor YI Peng from Wuhan University of Technology paid a visit to IHB on May 26, 2016.

Associate Professor YI Peng from Wuhan University of Technology paid a visit to Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IHB) on May 26, 2016. Yi was Tai Chi Boxing male all-round champion. During his visit, Yi gave a lecture with the title of “The culture and training forms of Tai Chi boxing”.   

Tai Chi Boxing is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. Yi introduced the culture of Tai Chi boxing from its historic origins, health benefits, training and techniques and future development. It is suggested that Tai Chi be performed in the morning or in the evening. It is beneficial for the researchers, who after performing Tai Chi, can relax their minds, stimulate thinking and help them sleep. Because of its health benefits and philosophic thinking, Tai Chi spread worldwide and is promoted as corporate culture in some enterprises in China.    

Later, Yi performed Chen style Tai Chi boxing and Tai Chi fan for the audience.  

Yi performed Chen style Tai Chi boxing for the audience.