Tai Chi Martial Art Applications : Tai Chi: Attack From Behind

Using the preparation movement, in Tai Chi, is a great way to defend against an attack from behind. Learn to take this movement and apply it to martial arts from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free martial arts video.

Expert: Rich Marantz
Contact: www.greenmountaintaichi.com
Bio: Rich, a 26th generation Wudang Long Men lineage holder, is certified in the instruction of Tai Chi, Qigong and External-Qi Healing.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• tai chi
• tai chi chuan
• martial arts
• kung fu
• stretching
• motions
• movements
• positions
• self defense

[314aloneinthedark314]

ive used this technique in actual combat and it has saved my life. except in my situation i followed with horse's mane rather than ward off - but that initial pose in tai chi, the getting low, it works.

[MultiUltimater]

This is good but what if you're too slow...

[Brady2k10]

yes but what if he penetrates you with his knob

[MrDASADI]

das ist der gröste sägmehl scheis den ich je gesehn hab.

[ohfuckingwell]

thats a good idea it goes with the "least resistance" idea of tai chi...you constantly lift your body weight as you go about your day. the easiest thing to do logically is to stop liftin stop exerting.

[TheZhongzheng]

@WarriorBoy very true

[80KungFu]

Why do you think that?

[WarriorBoy]

This isn't awful, but it does take the assumption that you haven't been firmly grasped and are already being held.

It's easy to break out of someone's grip before they have a tight hold, but there are ways Taiji can be applied to escape once you are firmly held, as well.

[Kepheri]

the footwork is also important as with any attacker who comes from behind; it can be a valuable suprise. Sinking, wraping, and turning of the waist are important keys with footwork.