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Tai Chi Application for Self-Defense in Simplified Form 24

Tai Chi Application for Self-Defense in Simplified Form 24
.MKV, AVC, 1800 kbps, 640×480 | English, AAC, 125 kbps, 2 Ch | 61 mins | 640 MB Instructors: Jesse Tsao, Karl Newmeyer
The martial aspect of Tai Chi is a hidden value of the ancient art. There are not enough references of Tai Chi’s applications in self-defense today because it has been de-martialized from its original fighting purpose to make its way into the general population. Master Tsao shares with you his research and 30 years of teaching experience in the major applications of Simplified Tai Chi Form 24. The principles are based on Tai Chi Classics: to redirect or borrow an opponent’s force first, then strike his weak point. This video reveals Tai Chi’s fighting secrets in an easy-to-understand and use manner. It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor’s teaching preparation.

太极拳 Tai Chi Quan (High Chinese: Tai Ji Quan) is an ancient martial art from China based on Daoist philosophy. The focus is on the interaction between mental and physical training.

The 24 section

Tai Chi form is a mixed form and is based on the Yang style Tai Ji Quan.

In this course, the movements are introduced with the help of light coordination exercises and can thus be learned step by step.

Each movement was originally designed for combat. However, many Tai Chi practitioners do not focus on the fighting aspect because they are training only a part of the whole system. Therefore, we will show a few simple Tai Chi applications.

Of course, not all practitioners are expected to become fighters. Nevertheless, the applications serve as a mental support. The functional aspects help to improve the angles and direction of the movements. This will revitalize your mind and body.

For beginners it is recommended to watch the long version with audio first. The advanced experienced Tai Chi practitioners can also watch the short version first, which are noted with keywords.

With the theories and applications, I am by no means claiming that they are the only “original” ways. Or that my style is the only correct one. It is only an attempt to show the common movement concept of Tai Chi by means of the mixed form of the 24 section.

My Tai Chi master (Li Shuli) trains Wu style, but he also let me train, spar and communicate with his friends from other Tai Chi styles and BJJ, Sanda and Shua Jiao practitioners. This resulted in my experience, which will be shown in this course.