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Nèi Jia
內家
‘Internal Family’
Nèi Jiā refers to Chinese martial arts (Internal Arts) which emphasize internal change and cultivation over external development.
Nèi Jiā adhere to three criteria (Mind, Qi, Daoist) that distinguish them from external arts.
Tàijíquán and Xíngyìquán are Internal Arts.
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Harmonizes the mind and body to create relaxed, internal power.
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Cultivates, circulates, and expresses Qi ('Vital Energy').
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Applies Daoist principles of Dǎo yǐn, Qìgōng, and Nèigōng to movement.
