Tai Chi realistic self-defense or just good relaxation?
Thread by troll over at Mousels
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?
Last edited by rogue; 10-16-2003 at 06:25 PM.
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