no Tai Chi sparring, Too Dangerous

**liokault** · Posted On: 11/19/2006 2:43pm

The fat makes you look fat:waijima

**Epicurus** · Posted On: 11/19/2006 3:07pm

AAAAAAAAAAAAARGH why is this thread still alive? This is like the Peter Griffin vs. Coupon Chicken fight except that there are less helicopters!

**Mut Sao** · Posted On: 11/20/2006 2:43am

thanks Cullion for pointing out the chest protector... i just thought he was fast for a fat guy....

**Uechidude** · Posted On: 11/20/2006 9:23am

Originally Posted by liokault

This is the correct.

When I started training in 'Wudang' TCC it was being referred to as Wutan TCC. I think the fluidity of the name is due to Chen Tin Hung not really calling his art (and I personaly see it as his art, not just Wu) by a name.

Anyway, heres a clip of me punching a guy in the head lots. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLjQPpTaqCQ

It doesn't look "Deadly" for sparring...nice hand work! Down side... you pay no attention to your legs..leaves a lot open to attack, take downs, etc.

**Cullion** · Posted On: 11/20/2006 9:28am

We spend a lot of time on wrestling and takedowns in class, I guess Liokault just wasn't concerned because he could see he had the guy running away.

**Cullion** · Posted On: 11/20/2006 9:29am

Originally Posted by Mut Sao

thanks Cullion for pointing out the chest protector... i just thought he was fast for a fat guy....

He's fat and fast. The chest protector was actually holding his gut in.

**Mut Sao** · Posted On: 11/21/2006 5:53am

ohhh.... i see so chest protecters are the new corsets.... :new_smili

**Waterproof Monk** · Posted On: 11/24/2006 1:44pm

Originally Posted by BFGalbraith

Before this thread runs too cold... I have a few questions it has raised for me:

Cullion - what style of Tai Chi did you say you were doing?

Lorhax - what style of Tai Chi did you say you were doing, and at what point did your instructor or their instructor (or their instructor) come from China to the USA? (Or what happened instead of an immigration?)

By "Style" here I just mean general variety: Yang, Chen, Wu, etc.

Hello, long time lurker, first time poster. I've been doing Tai Chi Chuan for 12 years now (Wu style) and my instructor was from Hong Kong. I studied Tai Chi Chuan to complement the other arts I've been practicing and I found it to be good in the sense that it helped me build up my defense by helping with my balance, deflection and blocking (ie. "sticky" hands, forms). I've found it useful when I've actually been in real brawls, though I would not feel comfortable using the strikes or joint locks (though they can be useful if the situation presents itself) since other MAs I've trained in have a better approach. I guess what I'm trying to say is don't completely ignore the usefulness of this martial art. Every MA has its strong points and weak points and it's up to the individual to evaluate and use it as they see fit. And yes, nothing beats a real world fight experience to overcome the psychological and training misnomers.