Can tai chi be used as an attacking art?
Yes, but violence should only be the last resort, never the first. Ego has no place in Tai- Chi Chuan as it gets in the way of the efficient practice and use of the art. Violence is very rarely the correct solution to a problem and all life is precious and should be treasured. We learn the art as a deterrent so that we may NEVER have to use it. With the knowledge of violence and its consequences we CHOOSE to avoid it, apart from to save and protect the life and limb of the weak and less fortunate.
