The control of body and mind achieved through Tai chi Chuan also serves as a necessary preparation for further meditation practice or other martial arts training.

通过练习太极拳所取得的对精神和身体的控制还可以作为进一步修行或练习其他武术的必要准备。

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You have already said in your book that "If you want to be effective in self-defence you must develop internal force and practise combat applications" (The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan, p. 64).

你门或许都在书里读过这样的话，“如果你想达到技击目的，你就必须练习内劲，并且实践格斗技巧“（太极拳大全，第64页）。

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Throughout China, in villages and cities, in parks and other public Spaces, people practice their Tai Chi Chuan slow motion exercise.

在中国各地，无论农村还是城市，公园或是其他公共场所，都有人在慢悠悠地打太极拳。

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