Tai chi thrives with a French twist

Tai chi, an ancient martial art, is widely practiced across China. Though there are no formal statistics regarding the number of tai chi practitioners in the country, the martial art can be said to have enjoyed an enduring popularity over the years.

On Dec 17, 2020, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization inscribed tai chi on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, which boosted the promotion of the traditional martial art around the world.

Guillaume Large, a 44-year-old tai chi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing tai chi for over 20 years. Large got a sports injury at a young age and decided to start practicing tai chi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on, he gradually fell in love with the martial art.