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Li Linghui isn’t just practicing Taichi—she’s rewriting its playbook for the TikTok generation. As a 13th-generation inheritor of Chen-style Taichi, she’s blending centuries-old martial arts with street dance beats and rap rhythms to make tradition trendy.
'Taichi isn’t just for parks at sunrise anymore,' says Li, who’s harnessing short videos and livestreams to reach Gen Z. Her viral clips show fluid martial arts moves synced to hip-hop tracks—a mashup that’s racking up millions of views.
But can this 400-year-old practice truly become 'the hottest fashion'? Li’s bet: 'Young people crave depth beneath the dazzle. Taichi teaches focus and balance—skills we all need in this chaotic digital age.'
From Shanghai studios to global screens, her mission raises bigger questions: How do we honor heritage while speaking the language of memes and reels? One thing’s clear—Li’s proving that cultural roots can grow wild new branches .
'Taichi isn’t just for parks at sunrise anymore,' says Li, who’s harnessing short videos and livestreams to reach Gen Z. Her viral clips show fluid martial arts moves synced to hip-hop tracks—a mashup that’s racking up millions of views.
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