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The best source is your instructor. S/he can show you the application of the moves in a combat situation.
Tai chi is an art of fluidity and a good self defense skill. because tai chi is known for its fluidity, brutal straight on attacks doesn't work on the user (if they know how to use tai chi). is like hitting water.
Tai chi 2nd defense skill is its healing ability during combat. this is no joke or fiction. the fluid movement of the body allows you to minimize the pain by transferring the attack to throughout the body. Wwhen you hit water, the water transfer the energy from your attacks to throughout the water body.
Tai chi attacks are normally hard yet soft (like a whip). It all depends on the user. Tai chi could be useless if the user is not committed into it. Tai chi requires a lot of patient.
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What is Chinese martial arts uniform?
Most people think tai chi, aka tai chi quan
Why are positions in yoga martial arts and tai chi related to animals?
It is said that the first Tai Chi master observed a fight between a snake & a crane and mimicked their movements. Much of Tai Chi is taken from nature and the observation of the actions of animals.
Which martial art is used more for mental and physical relaxation rather than for physical combat?
Tai Chi Chuan is very relaxing. It works on relaxing the mind and body, while building strength and balance and if it does start focusing on combat, it mainly focuses on self defense.
Is Tai Chi Chinese?
Yes, Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese Martial Art.
K is the chemical symbol for what?
tai chi your dumb it's Potassium
How effective is Tai Chi for self defense?
Self defense is about alertness, flexibility and speed. Tai Chi works for the improvement of each of these attributes.
Will studying 'Waterbending' or Ku-style Tai Chi help get rid of your fear of not wanting to ride on waterslides even though you want to but your phobia gets the best of you?
Yes, Waterbending Tai Chi or Ku style Tai Chi will help you overcome your fears and phobias.
What is the most popular Tai Chi DVD series?
The most popular Tai Chi DVD series are The Tai Chi - 24 Hours, Sunrise Tai Chi, Totaly Nude Yoga and Tai chi, Tai Chi for Health - Yang Short Form with Terrence Dunn etc.
Where did TAI CHI come from?
Tai Chi comes from China.
Why do you spell it Tai Chi when it is pronounced Tai Gik?
tai gik is the cantonese pronunciation. tai chi is mandarin.
Does Ku style Tai Chi exist or is it Wu style Tai Chi?
Ku style Tai Chi does exist, as well as Wu style; and many other styles of Tai Chi. Katara studies Ku style/Yang form Tai Chi, Sun style Tai Chi, and Bikram Yoga.
In what ways is tai chi poweful?
in what ways is tai chi powerful
Are weapons used in tai chi?
Yes, weapons are used in tai chi.
When was Quo Tai-chi born?
Quo Tai-chi was born in 1889.
When did Quo Tai-chi die?
Quo Tai-chi died in 1952.
When was Tai Chi-tao born?
Tai Chi-tao was born in 1890.
What are the types of tai chi?
There are 5 Primary types of Tai Chi.They are:YangChenWuSunWu/HaoKu style (A style of Tai Chi that is the basis of Waterbending in the Nickelodian series "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and the trilogy that's based off of the three seasons of the Nickelodian series called "The Last Airbender".)). There are thousands of other styles that are derivatives or variations on the main 5.
