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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>Tai Chi: Studying It as a Martial Art<br />
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A good number of people look at tai chi as a kind of meditation or an exercise focused on slow movements. To some extent, they are right but it is very much a traditional martial art. Tai Chi Chuan is the original name for this martial art style and it stands for &quot;supreme ultimate fist.&quot; It implies that the originators of Tai Chi viewed it as a martial art form instead of a type of exercise or relaxation.<br />
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One reason that individuals don't think of tai chi as a martial art style is because it's very slow moving. Other fighting styles like kung fu and karate have fast and powerful movements. Tai chi, however, is executed in what looks to be slow motion. This doesn't mean, however, that the same movements can't also be carried out quickly. As a matter of fact, doing it slowly calls for more control and accuracy. You can practice tai chi at various speeds but to cultivate balance and coordination, you need to do it at a low speed. Checkout this link here http://www.youtube.com/swimmingpoolsstlouis.<br />
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One particular traditional tai chi practice is called push hands. This requires two individuals pushing against each other, hoping to get the other off balance. You will find tournaments where this is practiced, similar to sparring matches in karate. In tai chi push hands, your aim is to beat your foe with as little force as is possible. By using the weight and strength of the opponent and not yourself, you make an attempt to take them off balance. It takes lots of practice but once mastered, you can be considered a powerful martial artist. If you want to learn this method, you have to find a qualified instructor or a tai chi school that teaches it. Merely doing the tai chi form isn't going to be enough to teach you the martial arts uses.<br />
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In case you are interested in learning tai chi as a martial art style, then you need to find a school or instructor that has this focus. Practicing tai chi form as purely as an exercise is great for your health and will greatly reduce stress but you will likely not really develop your martial art skills. You're going to develop balance and flexibility by learning the form but you won't know how to use it in a real situation if you had to. If the area that you live in doesn't offer any classes for tai chi as a martial art style, then you may possibly be able to find instruction on the web or purchase videos or books on the subject. Checkout this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORVKiwCmoMw.<br />
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Karate is thought to be an external martial art form but tai chi is generally known as an internal martial art. Besides push hands, practitioners of tai chi also use swords and other standard Chinese weapons. Tai chi can be interesting and helpful, whether you're interested in it just for exercise or you wish to get into the martial arts side of it.</div>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:39:39 GMTAlcarazClick64http://beta.aalf.org/wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:CantinRome648