Traditional Tai Chi
Focusing on strength, mobility, flexibility, balance and breathing.
“To obtain the maximum benefit from Tai Chi Chuan, even if one is only interested in the health aspect, we must perform the movements correctly by understanding the original meaning behind each movement, i.e. its correct martial art application”
Boxing
As a much younger person I used to spar a lot in taekwondo, using light open-handed gloves. Taekwondo sparring is basically kickboxing, and the kicks are where you get the most points. Being big and slow, I don’t think my kicks were ever that good, but I have a good reach and did OK with my hands, if I could stay out of trouble.
As we get older, we know we need to invest more time in working hard to prevent muscle and bone loss. In addition, I have been wanting to up my cardio game and work up a sweat, and to do something that I felt complemented my Traditional Chinese Martial arts. My Kung Fu teacher (I am still very much a novice here) is also a Western boxer so we often done some pad work in our Kung Fu lessons, so I felt I had some insight as to what I was letting myself in for.
Taiji Application
A series of very interesting videos by Phoenix Mountain Taichi showing possible applications for Play Pipa / Guitar, Grasp the Bird’s / Sparrow’s tail, Separating Kick, Cloud hands and counters to typical boxing strikes. This material is not endorsed by Wutan International.