Tai Ji Gong is a collective term embodying the whole spectrum of the art of Tai Ji, which includes Internal Exercise (Nei Gong), the pattern form (Tai Ji Quan), Sword pattern, Broad sword pattern, Staff and free sparring. In fact, all the art form which stems from the theory of Tai Ji are all known as Tai Ji Gong.

The popular form of Tai Ji Quan (the pattern form), nowadays practiced widely by people in the public park is but a fraction of the whole Tai Ji Gong equation. This is because, through years of handling down the generations, the real and complete art form of Tai Ji Gong had not been passed on to many. This explains why the real name of Tai Ji Gong is known only to a select few in the true lineage of descendents.

The present popular styles of Tai Ji Quan includes the Yang, the Wu, the Sher and the Sun styles. Which one of these is more superior, and what are the difference between each of these styles?

The truth lies in the fact that each of the founder had different capability, and therefore the styles as such could not be used as indicators in deciding on the superiority of a person's Tai Ji capability. The true indicator on superiority of the art form should be based on whether the particular form one is learning had come from the true and complete lineage of Tai Ji. Otherwise,, one will be wasting his time in learning the very superficial exercise only.

First, we must obtain an intimate knowledge on both the inner and outer parts of our body. Then, it is time to explore those matters without any real form, which would enable us to attain a truly transparent state. This would allow us not to carry any burden on our body. Once this state is reached, one would be able to will matters at ease, leaving oneself for the other. The ultimate stage is reached when one could, without any procrastination or re-think, perform at will, with a spilt second decision making process.

In Tai Ji, there are four main states or stages of advancement, namely Form (i.e. the external form, as exemplified in pattern movement of any common martial arts), Jing (Inner strength), Qi (Inner energy), Hua (the ethereal state).

In real terms, this could be explained as follows. From the initial stage when one spars with his opponent using his body form, to the stage when he applies his inner strength in overcoming his opponent, then going to a higher stage when he could use his mind power to control other's will power and consciousness. The ultimate stage is when one could integrate oneself with and become part of the universe, and be able to foresee the future, and being privy to the ultimate plan.