Tuesday, December 6, 2011

French people like to practice Tai Chi Chuan

法国人喜欢练习太极拳。Marlene Martin practices taichi in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Dec 4, 2011. The 27-year-old French woman quit her job at a medical clinic in Bordeaux and moved to China in August to learn about taichi. To pay for her living expenses, she found a teaching job at Ludong University and works part-time at a local restaurant. "I used to be quick-tempered," she said. "But taichi calms me down and makes me feel comfortable." Taichi is a type of Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. 
法国人喜欢练习太极拳。Martin practices taichi with her teacher Zhang Hongmei, who is a member of the Chinese Wushu Association and vice secretary general of Yantai Taichi Study Center.
法国人喜欢练习太极拳。Martin practices taichi in Yantai, Dec 4, 2011.
法国人喜欢练习太极拳。Martin practices taichi with her teacher Zhang, Dec 4, 2011.