Taijiquan (太极拳) is an ancient Chinese martial art known for its slow, flowing movements – and an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine. Many people practice taiji more for inner contemplation and meditation than for fighting an imaginary opponent. However, „shadow-boxing,“ as Taiji was often translated in the past, also exists as a competition to perfect the movements: At the 4th Taijiquan World Championships in Singapore, men and women compete for medals in various categories, just like at the Olympics. The picture shows Leung Yat Sing from Hong Kong performing his routine in the „42 movements“ category.