Tai Chi realistic self-defense or just good relaxation?
Thread by troll over at Mousels
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Tai chi is considered a martial arts by many,it is said that if the techniques of Tai Chi are to be used very quickly in a real situation they will be very effective as a self-defense.Of course these techniques can be done very quickly and softly if the other person isn't moving and isn't fighting back.
I personally do not consider Tai Chi an art of self-defense.
I can not imagine how an art with nothing but forms can be useful on street.
For any art to be useful on street you need to train and practice like a fighter through full contact sparring.
Tai Chi as far as I am concerned is just an art for practicing chi and for learning to relax, that's why it is very good and healthy for young and elderly people.
Who here agrees ?
Anybody here bored enough to correct him?:)
Re: It is a touchy subject
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Originally posted by Wind&Mountain
advance the training to over 20 years and my money goes for the tai chi practitioner hands down.;)
Peace,,,,WindandMountain
"Even a pot of water will take 20 years to boil, if you keep taking it off the fire."
Kungfuren, Are you practicing Tai Chi in Thousand Oaks? If so, let me know where and when. I'm in Moorpark.
Re: Re: It is a touchy subject
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Originally posted by count
"Even a pot of water will take 20 years to boil, if you keep taking it off the fire."
Best saying I have heard in a while.
Re: Re: Re: It is a touchy subject
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Originally posted by Felipe Bido
Best saying I have heard in a while.
LOL! I got a million of 'em!:D