modified vs. traditional taijiquan

[NorthernMantis]

I was wondering what are the differences in traditional and mofidied taiji?What your oppinions were on them?Are the qualities in self defense the same or different?

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[NorthernMantis]

I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on the subject.My knowledge on tai chi is very poor.Any info would be appreciated.

"Always be ready"

[Xebsball]

I know very little about taijiquan, but i think that the modified are health only while the tradicional are for health and fighting (wich is why its called taijiQUAN).

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[NorthernMantis]

Hey thanks for the info.Do you know any sites that offer good background on taijiquan?

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[sam58]

If I'm not mistaken, the modified forms are just a cut-down version of traditional forms. China did this so there would be less time needed to preform a set. Even in the modified forms, there are martial applications. Heck, even if you broke it down to one posture, there would be a martial application.

Here is a page that has a TON of Taiji links! http://www.scheele.org/lee/tcclinks.html.
I have just started to go through them systematicly, but have only gotten through the "a's".

Sam

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Listen, and it can't be heard.
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[NorthernMantis]

Hey thanks for replying

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