Is Chen style a real Martial Art – can it be used for self defence?
As indicated above Chen style is in fact the original fighting form of TaiChi and is widely regarded as amongst the foremost of the Martial Arts. It is a genuine and effective martial art for self-defence for experienced practicioners. However if a “quick fix” self-defence strategy is sought then the more “external” martial arts are better suited as they provide the best short-term results.