Taijiquan for self-defense

Chen Taijiquan is based philosophy of yin and yang. It doesn't rely on fixed set of applications, instead it uses body reaction, sensitivity, and ability to borrow incoming energy..

Current video demonstrates some examples of self- defense usage mostly based on the old frame of Chen Taijiquan

The video doesn't represent a real fight, but rather examples of self-defense usage. There are many ways to neutralize an attack - possibilities may very depending on situation.

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P.S. To avoid unnecessary injuries during the video production safety precautions have been taken

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Chen Taijiquan
• Chenshi
• Taijiquan
• Tai Chi

[sdflyer28]

@gaoth88 : Ok, there is a difference between an area and a point. In certain areas human body is susceptible for extensive damage, injuries, or even death. In contrast, the point pressure requires precision of the needle, it's hard to achieve in the real combat. II can assure you that in this video I didn't know show any pressure point techniques (unless sure  you and me define it differently)

[gaoth88]

@sdflyer28 no but I see at one point he pushes at vital points (elbows, armpits) and at 1:41 he strikes with his elbow at the back of the skull that is a single knock-out strike on anyone. hence my question :3

[sdflyer28]

@gaoth88 : As far as I know Chen style incorporates great deal of Chinese Traditional Medicine including acupuncture points. However, in practical sense it would hard to imagine any kind of pressure point techniques usage on heavily armed Ming Dynasty era soldier. Since Chen Wangting (1580–1660) - a founder of Chen style, was a military officer it's believed he more relied on chopping enemy heads with heavy guan dao :) So the answer is no.

[gaoth88]

does this form of tai chi has some of the dim mak/ pressure point techniques?