On March 12 (Sun), at the Chuo Ward Sports Center, the 24th Tokyo Martial Arts Tai Chi Championship was held grandly for Tokyo residents living in Tokyo, and we have been watching the support. When I opened the pamphlet, the mayor of Chuo said, "... With the growing interest in sports for the Tokyo Olympic and Para Olympic Games three years later, the appeal of martial arts Tai Chi, which can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations, is even more I am convinced that it will be transmitted to people and will continue to develop in the future ... "
In this 24th Tokyo Games, "Type 24 Tai Chi", "Comprehensive Tai Chi", "Tai Chi Sword / Sword", "Yang / Chen / Kure / Grandchild Tai Chi", "Junior Tai Chi", "70 years old / 75 years old / 80 years old / 80 years old men and women of all ages 85 member teams and 1 men and women from 35 member groups in Tokyo participated in individual sports. It was a game that reaffirmed the charm of Tai Chi.
Last year (October), the Chuo-ku Tai Chi Federation '16 Fall Tournament was held at Tsukiji Social Education Center, with 20 men and women competitions and group performances of 7 groups ... I watched it.
"martial arts Tai Chi" is a general term for "tai chi", "China martial arts" and "China kenpo", but in Japan, the overwhelming population of "tai chi" enthusiasts (more than 1 million people, more than 70% women) It is becoming increasingly popular as a "lifelong sport" for health and purpose of life that can continue to practice throughout life, while also as an international "competitive sport". At the National Athletic Meet, martial arts Tai Chi is open competition. (complete)
