How To Use Tai Chi For Fighting

and precisely at first with the
main intention on direction and
timing. It’s all very well to be
able to perform a technique at
great speed in the classroom but
in a real situation if the power
with timing is not there, then the
fight is lost. I cannot tell you exactly
where to place your limbs
in order to derive the greatest
amount of power with speed; I
can only give you a guideline, as
everyone is different.
By doing it slowly we are able to find out exactly how to perform
the techniques in order to use the least amount of energy for the
greatest possible work. At first, break the blocking movement
away from the attacking movement in order to learn it correctly.
Then as you progress, the block and attack will become as one
where-by the block also becomes your attack. Remember that
some of these postures are very classical and need to be taken for
what they’re worth, i.e.: For the sake of knowing the real meaning
and for the health benefits derived from the mind sending ch’i
or energy into that area to do work. Some of these techniques are
quite good as they are. Some of them will require that you only
use a portion of the whole. Just practice them with a partner and
chose the ones that suit you the most. It is important to note that
although a certain technique may work against your friend in a
friendly situation, it must be tested in as realistic a way as possible.