Is Tai Chi Chuan suitable for people of all ages and both sexes?
No. Though it is suitable for both sexes and for a broader spectrum of people than most martial arts. Generally speaking Tai Chi Chuan is not suitable for young children. This is because it is slow and complicated to learn, requiring years of practice before anything really exciting starts to be possible. Indeed the Chinese generally teach more external styles to children before teaching Tai Chi Chuan. A better bet for young children is Judo. Judo is perfect for children as it gives confidence, teaches safe falling with breakfalls (which is one of the best ways to prepare for learning any martial art) and is ideal for teaching spacial awareness and the concept of correct distance.
