Slow martial art

External martial art schools frequently add tai chi to their syllabus because it attracts students seeking something more relaxing.

Unfortunately, these classes often have no understanding of tai chi whatsoever. Instead of tai chi, they offer slow-motion movement. And that's it.

The tai chi principles are completely absent and the instructor is unaware of their existence. It may as well be a karate class practiced in slow-motion.

This is not tai chi, regardless of what is advertised.