Is there a benefit of practicing Tai Chi Chuan with another fighting art?

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 ... more.

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