The two have different emphases. Better practice at the same time. Baduanjin is soft, free, healthy and studious. Tai Ji Chuan, it's harder to practice. It is best to give consideration to both and compensate each other. Beginners can learn Baduanjin first, and there will be no deviation in self-study. But don't pursue the inner sense of qi, mainly the body should be in place. Music is better. Let's do it as broadcast gymnastics. Will find it very beneficial. Practice relaxation and freedom. It takes effect quickly and can be practiced for a long time.
Tai Ji Chuan wants to find a good teacher to learn, and generally does not teach himself. Whether it's the 24th or something. Don't teach yourself. Find the right teacher and study. One stroke, one style, take your time and practice easily. It is effective to practice for 2 months, but the effect is different in 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. But overall, Tai Ji Chuan is very difficult. It's also very tiring to practice.
1, from classification:
Baduanjin is an introduction. It's a simple combination of movements, pure fitness stuff. This is the function of conditioning the body.
Tai Ji Chuan is a martial art. It is a genre of traditional Wushu. The first is the fist. Although due to historical reasons, Tai Ji Chuan now mainly promotes the function of fitness. But there is no denying that it is also a part of martial arts.
2. From the content point of view:
Generally speaking, there are only some simple movements that combine breathing and breathing. Achieve the purpose of dredging meridians, regulating qi and blood, and strengthening the body. Learning is relatively simple and getting started is easy.
Tai Ji Chuan's training is complicated, as a boxer. There are a set of training systems such as basic skills, routines, unique exercises, skills, achievements, equipment, pushing hands and Sanshou. At present, the popular routine, mainly boxing rack, gets its fitness function. Even so, it takes a lot of time and energy to learn routines, cooperate with the movements of hands, eyes and body, and practice a set of boxing.