According to Ju Ming: "Far from being just a martial art, Taichi is a field of learning in which man imitates nature through controlled physical movements. Taichi, as it developed in ancient China, is a perfect example of the "harmony of man and nature". By controlling his body and its functions - the four limbs, five organs, circulation, and breathing - the study of Taichi communicates with the other natural elements and phenomena of the universe."