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• Tai Chi - Martial Applications

• • Sneaking up on trees is one thing. But what do you do when you catch one? Learn some of the martial applications of tai chi.

• Tai Chi Tuishou (Pushing Hands) Clinic

• • Many of the most useful “techniques” for mixed martial artists are found in the mid-range grappling skills of tai chi tuishou (Pushing Hands). Come and learn skills that can help you control your range, your mind, and your opponent.

• Tai chi Internal Power Exercises. - Root, agility and instantaneous power.

• • Sometimes it is not what you do but how you are. Internal martial arts like Tai Chi, Xingyiquan and Baguazhang, have a unique way of looking at body structure, and bio-energetics. This clinic will address some simple but effective exercises for improving your ability to generate power spontaneously from any position.

• Tai Chi - Neutralizing skills

• • Overcoming 1000 pounds with 4 ounces.

• Xingyiquan five elements for MMA

• • For nearly 1000 years, xingyiquan has been a preferred method for training soldiers quickly and effectively. It has also been well represented in full-contact matches throughout the past century. Learn the five punches that are at the core of xingyiquan training. Learn the solo and two person drills that helped made xingyiquan famous as a combat system.
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Tags: tai chi, taijiquan, martial arts, mma

This series of clips resulted from a discussion about fighting principles and martial applications found in the 24 form tai chi routine. There are several possible applications for each part of a taiji routine. These applications can include striking, kick, throws, joint control and pressure point manipulation.

Here, Ian Sinclair of Cloud Mountain Martial Arts demonstrates some techniques and principles with Curtis Holmberg.

View this as a discussion and exploration of concepts, not as a bible of techniques.
Also, remember that for any technique to work properly, the correct method must be applied with the proper tool. The method is found in tuishou practice (push hands), and the tool is refined in solo qigong and form practice.

In case you are not familiar with the 24 form, is is a simplified standard routine based on the traditional long routine of Yang Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi). The long routine requires one to three years to learn and takes 20 - 40 minutes to perform.
The 24 form was created in 1956 as part of the People's Republic of China National Fitness Program. A demonstration of the 24 form is at the bottom of this entry.

Fighting concepts from tai chi 24 form. Part 1

Fighting concepts from tai chi 24 form. Part 2

Fighting concepts from tai chi 24 form. Part 3

Fighting concepts from tai chi 24 form. Part 4

Fighting concepts from tai chi 24 form. Part 5

Fighting concepts from tai chi 24 form. Part 6

Fighting concepts from tai chi 24 form. Part 7

The complete 24 form.