Is there a benefit of practicing Tai Chi Chuan with another fighting art?
It is a good idea to begin practicing Tai Chi once you have reached a degree of proficiency in another system. First, Tai Chi provides certain skills that are difficult to learn in other systems (despite what some say to the contrary)and can enhance your martial skill. Secondly it is an investment in the future, Tai Chi’s emphasis on the relaxed or soft aspects allow us to be more effective in our later years. It should be pointed out that most who practice Tai Chi as a martial art, do it in conjunction with another system or have previously done another fighting system. Many famous martial artists in kungfu, karate and other “external” styles, exponents like Chen Pan Lin, Prof Huang, Kanazawa sensei and Othsuka sensei are testiment to these beliefs. Who is suited to Tai Chi Chuan? Persons of all ages, shapes and sizes who are keen on a less strenuous martial art which also emphasises health and meditation aspects. It is particularly good for mature people who are looking for a martial
Tai Chi provides some unique fighting skills that are not obvious in other systems, despite what some say to the contrary. Tai Chi’s emphasis on the relaxed or soft allow you to be more effective, particularly in our later years, prolonging ones martial arts practice. It should be pointed out that many practice Tai Chi in conjunction with another style or have previously practiced other fighting systems. Famous martial artists in kungfu, karate and other “external” styles, exponents like Chen Pan Lin (Shaolin), Prof Huang (White Crane), Kanazawa sensei (Shotokan karate) and Othsuka sensei (Goju karate) are testiment to these beliefs. Who is suited to Tai Chi Chuan? Persons of all ages, shapes and sizes who are keen on a less strenuous martial art which also emphasises health and meditation aspects. It is particularly good for mature people who are looking for a martial art that is not so reliant on muscular strength. Philosophy of Tai Chi Tai Chi Boxing principles are based on the Five
