0328 - Poster explaining the 'Dance of the Five animals' central to Taiqiqu...Front

Poster explaining the 'Dance of the Five animals' central to Taiqiquan. Boxing - Remedial Exercises. The Dance of the Five Animals. Boxing has been an art of defence since the beginning of Chinese history. It was employed as remedial exercise in 300 A.D. by Wah To, the famous doctor. His system of exercises is known as "The dance of the Five animals" Later in history, boxing developed into many different types. A large proportion of which included breathing control and Yoga-like practices.