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tai chi

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The traditional medicine practice, originally conceived as a martial art, which is based on Chinese philosophical principles and is known for its defense training and health benefits.

tai chi — the traditional medicine practice, originally conceived as a martial art, which is based on Chinese philosophical principles and is known for its defense training and health benefits. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › traditional and complementary medicine and therapy Also known as: T'ai chi ch'uan, tai-chi, tai-chi chuan, Taiji, taijiquan, Chinese martial art form

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Frequently asked questions

What is tai chi?

The traditional medicine practice, originally conceived as a martial art, which is based on Chinese philosophical principles and is known for its defense training and health benefits.

What category of skill is tai chi?

ESCO classifies tai chi under the knowledge category, specifically in the traditional and complementary medicine and therapy subcategory.

How transferable is tai chi between industries?

ESCO tags tai chi as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is tai chi the same as T'ai chi ch'uan?

Yes — tai chi is also known as T'ai chi ch'uan, tai-chi, tai-chi chuan, Taiji, taijiquan, or Chinese martial art form. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn tai chi?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands tai chi and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.