Hi everybody (hi Dr. Nick),
I have a couple of questions in regards to Chinese Martial Arts. Firstly, what is Tai Chi Chuan? I have heard alot of things about it and I even practice it. However, when I ask about it's self defense application I don't get a very affirmative respose. "Martial applications are explained, but the focus is on health" and "We teach Tai Chi Chuan for health, not self defense".
So I guess what I would like to know is, is Tai Chi a comprehensive self defense style aswell as the many health benefits? Or are there only slight uses for Tai Chi as a self defense system? If I am looking to defend myself, would I be better off looking at a different style for that purpose?
Secondly, If Tai Chi Chuan is worth training in for self defense, why/how is this so?
Thirdly, are there any places I can go to in China/Hong Kong for rigorous daily practice in this style? How long would/can I practice each day? And what are the prices like for travel/accommodtaion/food/lessons comming from Australia?
Finally, how long should I stay for to really get a good handle on the style for self defense aswell as health - considerring I continue my practice back home in Australia, I make good connections and can always go back every 1/2 years to further my training? My teacher would probably be interested in seeing what I bring back with me.
Anyway, thankyou for your time.
I have a couple of questions in regards to Chinese Martial Arts. Firstly, what is Tai Chi Chuan? I have heard alot of things about it and I even practice it. However, when I ask about it's self defense application I don't get a very affirmative respose. "Martial applications are explained, but the focus is on health" and "We teach Tai Chi Chuan for health, not self defense".
So I guess what I would like to know is, is Tai Chi a comprehensive self defense style aswell as the many health benefits? Or are there only slight uses for Tai Chi as a self defense system? If I am looking to defend myself, would I be better off looking at a different style for that purpose?
Secondly, If Tai Chi Chuan is worth training in for self defense, why/how is this so?
Thirdly, are there any places I can go to in China/Hong Kong for rigorous daily practice in this style? How long would/can I practice each day? And what are the prices like for travel/accommodtaion/food/lessons comming from Australia?
Finally, how long should I stay for to really get a good handle on the style for self defense aswell as health - considerring I continue my practice back home in Australia, I make good connections and can always go back every 1/2 years to further my training? My teacher would probably be interested in seeing what I bring back with me.
Anyway, thankyou for your time.
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