Tai Chi’s origin is shrouded in mystery, legends, and myths and is widely debated today. While the accounts vary and evidence point in different directions, the stories help to immerse ourselves into the philosophy. Who is the father of Tai Chi? Let us explore the varying accounts, beginning with the oldest attribution, here in part 1. Zhang Sanfeng (pronounced Jhan(g) San Fong) was a legendary figure in Chinese folklore, an enlightened individual who was in harmony with nature. He was one of the most highly regarded of the real people who became immortals, second only to Lü Dongbin. One account states Zhang was born in 1247 near Longhushan Mountain and…