Mastering Tai Chi requires mastering the ten key principles of Tai Chi, namely: sinking the shoulder and raising the elbow, broadening the chest and retracting the back, relaxing the waist and hips, differentiating between emptiness and reality, sinking the shoulder and raising the elbow, using intention without force, rising and falling with the movement, inner and outer harmony, continuity and stillness, and finding stillness within movement. These are ten key points. There is no specific listing of wrist position, tailbone alignment, or lower limb relaxation, but these requirements are implicitly included in the overall context, so they can only be considered minor principles.

Tai Chi principles are rational and philosophical, also philosophical, and can only be understood and implemented by understanding them. Knowing the reasons behind them further enhances understanding. Understanding has different levels, and the manifestation has different levels of achievement. Starting with a correct understanding is crucial to avoid ingrained habits and prevent misunderstandings, which is of great importance.