Historical Examples. 1  Generally I was accompanied by two boys, known as 'Condon's Twins.'. â 2 All the time in the world, friend,â said Inspector Condon, genially. 3  Out in the hallway Condon Adams confessed to his disappointment. 4  Condon Adams walked ahead of him into the hall and then as far as the elevator. Agent Nine and the Jewel Mystery Graham M. Dean Get all of the information you can and turn it over to Condon Adams when he arrives.
History of Taiji. Many people are fascinated with the mystical taiji (Tai Chi) legend of the Taoist monk, Zhang Sanfeng, who allegedly invented taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) through dreaming about or observing a fight between a snake and a crane in Wu-dang Mountains.
You don't need to subscribe to or learn much about tai chi's roots in Chinese philosophy to enjoy its health benefits, but these concepts can help make sense of its approach: 1  Qi â an energy force thought to flow through the body; tai chi is said to unblock and encourage the proper flow of qi. Yin and yang â opposing elements thought to make up the universe that need to be kept in harmony. Tai chi is said to promote this balance.