Self-Defense Applications of Internal Martial Arts?
I'm new to martial arts in general, so please forgive me if I come off as naive...
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Stacking up against other martial arts, or even just in a regular fight against an untrained ****ed-off Joe, do internal martial arts have any self-defense applications?
And if not neccessarily, are there any martial arts that do, but carry the same harmonizing effect as internal martial arts?
Thanks.
Re: Self-Defense Applications of Internal Martial Arts?
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Originally posted by Gar Imagi
And if not neccessarily, are there any martial arts that do, but carry the same harmonizing effect as internal martial arts?
Well, Aikido IS the "way of harmony", if that's what you're looking for. And yes, Chinese Martial arts such as Tai Chi, Hsing-i, and Pa Kua can be used in a fight. Your best bet is to seek out many schools, watch a class or two, ask specific questions of the teacher concerning your goals, and watch out for anybody who says "Our art is only used for health." or "My style is mostly a moving meditation." Chances are they're neither.