An article at Bella Online features a video of the Wu Shu Tai Chi performance in the Olympics opening ceremony. The second half shows 2008 Tai Chi performers moving in perfect unison. It’s quite amazing. They also have a video from the 2006 Traditional Wushu Championships in China.

In more Olympic news, taekwondo gold medalist Chu Mu Yen credits Tai Chi for helping him achieve his gold medal aspirations in this article.

And finally, an article in Tampa Bay Online says Tai Chi can help those with mobility problems.

The Web site of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability lists several benefits of tai chi, including promoting relaxation, improving lung capacity and cardiovascular and respiratory function, improving balance and posture, increasing flexibility and reducing pain.

Read more about it here.