T'ai Chi Ch'uan or Taijiquan or supreme ultimate fist can be described as an internal Chinese martial art that is promoted and practiced for good health. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is often described as a soft style martial art where the muscles are completely relaxed. This makes it quite different from hard martial art styles which use a degree of tension in the muscles.

There are different styles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and one often see people practicing its slow movements in groups in parks. Traditional T'ai Chi training is intended to teach one awareness of one's sense of balance and what affects it. Regular practice of Tai Chi helps one moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels. It can also be used for self defense. The physical component of Tai Chi consists of the basic principles known as the 'Foundations', and 108 movements, which constitute the 'Set'

The many variations have a lot of similarities but each has its unique appeal. The slow, graceful movements of Tai Chi increase the strength and flexibility and improve balance and circulation. Tai Chi emphasizes greater stretching and turning in each of the movements. The movements have an element of meditation in them. The main aim of Tai Chi is to return the body and mind to its natural pure and healthy state. Tai Chi has been described as a form of meditation in motion and it helps one relieve stress, heal and revitalize both the body and mind.