Tai Chi for self defence 001

[@brianc8840]

A good teacher, allows for variation, self defense is not scripted.

[@daibando65]

A refreshing change to see I have been fortunate in that my teacher always taught application and form together and I feel understanding the application improves the form

[@FightingOtter]

One technique defeats a thousand.

[@lsporter88]

You're alot more dangerous than you look. I'm very impressed with the quality of your energy. You don't strike me as the least bit mean or impatient. Cheers.

[@RobertAgarHutton]

Hello Leslie, thank you. I have loved the martial arts (and Tai Chi in particular) for nearly 50 years - I think maybe it's easier to be 'up beat' when you enjoy something. :)

[@happygeezer1872]

Exactly!! These are the things I try to pass on to my students. We move in very much the same way in terms of heavy elbows and soft knees and downward body weight. Perfect.

[@Columbus1152]

I'm really surprised at the significant number of negative comments to your video, especially by so called practitioners of the martial arts. I've been a student of the martial arts for many years, Tai Chi obviously has it's roots in the ancient form of combat techniques, so it would be difficult to challenge it's authenticity. Effectiveness comes from physical training, sparring and practice, and understanding of combat dynamics, if you miss this point, you have not achieved mastery of your art no matter what it is. I am a recent student of Tai Chi, having trained in Karate and doing endless hours of kata or reacting to sparring matches, one would wonder how the slow and careful movements of Tai Chi form would be a defensive asset. I practice Tai Chi from a self defense mindset, I can feel my current body making each movement as if I was using the technique in an encounter, the dynamics of re-directing an opponent much stronger than me and my physical limitations as a 68 year old. Some other people in our class just enjoy the movement and beauty of the form, they're using their bodies and minds which improves their quality of their lives. So how much do I trust Tai Chi as an effective self defense technique? As I grow older, I am more vulnerable against younger and stronger attackers, if all I have is my Tai Chi training to rely on and I react in a way that buys me an exit to get out of the situation, that's all I can ask for.

[@irvingmarquez1106]

Excellent video great sifu!!!

[@randommandem9801]

Did a bit in prison liked it am in the south west thinking of maybe starting to do it again

[@DavidCruz-wz8hb]

Thank you for this video

[@sugelanren]

I have used it on the street in my younger days. I don't want to generalise, but Tai chi players "Tend" to be non aggressive. Not everyone can be Tito Ortiz or Brock Lesner, and Tai chi lends itself towards the less aggressive practitioner. As for it's effectiveness, Yang Style Tai Chi was developed during The Ch'ing, at the times of the White Lotus Sect and the Boxer uprising. It's effectiveness is not up for question, those who "claim" to teach it maybe are.

[@bilbobaggins5815]

You never used it on the street

[@indefenceofthetraditionalma]

@@bilbobaggins5815 why do you say that? In my youth I used tai chi in street/bar fights. These days I’m much better at avoiding fights altogether

[@RobertAgarHutton]

Leave a comment if there is any scenario or attack that you would like to see a Tai Chi for self defence solution to... I am getting ready to shoot some more videos in early 2016...

[@alventan1594]

Tai Chi is very good for self defence eventai chi is slow motion ,but very guite usefull, i tought tai chi just prevalent in chinese，i did not expert prevalent in foreign as well, support you.

[@LudwigSauerteig]

to clarify maya

[@shadowphoenix8962]

You startled me, I'm from Gloucester,Massachusetts.

[@giuseppestivala4538]

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[@shujiling213]

awesome

[@ECS1022]

Keep it going on.. you are on the right direction.. Good video,

[@williamwoods2624]

Excellent Presentation..!!! Keep it coming.....

[@RobertAgarHutton]

Thanks. First major project for 2020 is a website that will contain all my existing videos and a lot (A LOT) of new ones. I'll hopefully remember to post a msg here :)

[@georgedubois8235]

have you ever used any of these forms or there applications in a real life violent situation

[@RobertAgarHutton]

Yes, but not to fight.

[@georgedubois8235]

@@RobertAgarHutton cool

[@adrianradoi4209]

🙏🙏🙏

[@benmiddleton9984]

Very COOL! I want to learn Tai Chi. I"ll be watching these videos a lot now.

[@saybadiabate5308]

Ben Middleton

[@contatocefip8627]

excelente!

[@sugelanren]

Never? Two points...First, absolutes are not really a good thing. Second, a lot of Tai chi partner work is about learning the mechanics of both your and your partners body in a safe environment. A two hand grab technique could be a one hand grab technique where the other hand is connecting to the attackers body to begin the manipulation of their upper body, or learning how to deal with an incoming force. I've been in a few street fights. Someone coming and pushing you is not so uncommon.

[@sugelanren]

Good video.

[@lowkinwan]

excellent lesson sifu

[@sugelanren]

I meant Ch'ing Dynasty...i missed the dynasty part, sorry.

[@chaverra777]

excelente en verdad, saludos desde Colombia, muy util sus enseñanzas

[@dipayandey5372]

What is the name of your tai chi ? I mean what kind of tai chi you practice? Please reply me when you can.

[@RobertAgarHutton]

Hello Dipayan, fundamentally most of it is 'modern' (20th Century) Yang style - If you would like to see a recording of a video lesson I taught just over a week ago, have a look at: www.taichitraining.info/free-session.html

[@jeffreyrobbins7465]

The Taiji Classics tell us, over and over again, that we never use strength or speed to defend ourselves, otherwise it is not Taiji. Yet in these demonstrations, strength and speed are what you use every time. So how can you call what you are doing Taiji?

[@RobertAgarHutton]

Hi Jeffrey, good question - I'd suggest that the classics are subject to misinterpretation. Think of it this way, in a fight can you win by being slower and weaker than your attacker? I suggest that the answer is obviously no, therefore, perhaps it's about not relying on having more speed or strength that an attacker. Perhaps it's about the intelligent and focused use of speed (and timing) and strength and other attributes? Remember the idea that 'an attacker moves first but you arrive first' - that is only possible if you move fast and with an understanding of timing and movement and angles of attack.

[@Chronicskillness]

Jeffrey, if you don't use speed and power to defend yourself you're going to get beaten quickly and badly. And where did you even hear that? Come on now. If that was said it was simply in reference to practice of one of the slow forms. Yes I used the word slow. Bet you didn't know Taijiquan has fast forms as well. Strength and power development too. Did you know Taijiquan is heavy on grappling and throws too?

[@jonathanalonsolopez9945]

He has face of Guy dangerus

[@raypauley9811]

Which style of Tai chi is this Robert please get back with me and where are you located at and the USA or UK

[@RobertAgarHutton]

HI Ray, based on the 24 move Yang style 'modern' (created in the 1950s) short form. I'm based in Rushden in Northamptonshire in the UK .

[@raypauley9811]

@@RobertAgarHutton do you teach faj Jan

[@RobertAgarHutton]

@@raypauley9811 - if you mean what I would term 'Fa Jin' - (sudden explosive release of energy) the answer is not much - occasionally as a variation of one of our warm-up exercises - but it's not in the forms I teach and rarely appears in the applications.

[@raypauley9811]

@@RobertAgarHutton what is the rarest of tachi you teach can you explain it to me please

[@RobertAgarHutton]

​@@raypauley9811 - Sorry, I don't understand the question - what do you mean by 'rarest'?

[@bashlivingstonstampededojo882]

Have you ever used any of this too defend yourself in a real life altercation..?

[@RobertAgarHutton]

Are you referring to the specific moves shown or the underlying principles? If the former, can't remember; if the latter, then yes.

[@bashlivingstonstampededojo882]

@@RobertAgarHutton the principles or the actual technique that was shown not bad application for a tai chi technique there was some practicality to it i usually dont view tai chi as self-defense/self protection or fighting i usually like to ask or know what the perons back round is and what real life experiences they have with their art in real life encounters glad to see that your tai chi came in handy for health and self-defense.

[@timbushnell8964]

@@RobertAgarHutton that's an excellent reply, as long as the principles of taiji are used then it's taiji,. The form becomes formless and proscribed moves become no moves

[@s.v.newell7328]

subbed thanks for this

[@STFoodsecret]

Sir u r so nice

[@RobertAgarHutton]

Thank you.

[@STFoodsecret]

@@RobertAgarHutton sir I have a knee problem this is refree have u any solution

[@STFoodsecret]

In this chi exercise

[@RobertAgarHutton]

@@STFoodsecret for knee problems, Tai Chi may well help (I have an injured knee and it helps me) but you should have a Tai Chi instructor teach you in person to try and figure out the best way to help the knee.

[@RobertAgarHutton]

@@STFoodsecret I don't really understand your question - 'chi' can be considered as 'life energy' in which case, yes - but if you mean some special type of energy, with unusual powers and capabilities, then no.

[@deanvassos1394]

I'm just imagining my teacher rolling over in his grave.

[@RobertAgarHutton]

Hi Dean, Who was your teacher? What would make him 'roll'?

[@YadiAlamin]

Cosigned brother!

[@upenupen4541]

good videos, upload more vid :)

[@sait962]

Why don't you show us effectiveness of your martial skills against a MMA, BJJ, Boxing, Kickbox, practitioner? 😅 I think we all know the answer...

[@RobertAgarHutton]

:) :) :) - great idea, I'm 71 years old and I'm sure they would love to have me in the UFC :) :) :) I'd consider saying that I did Karate for over 30 years and at the time of retiring I was a 5th degree black belt, but there's no point as of course Karate is of no use against MMA, BJJ, etc etc :) :) :)

[@sait962]

@RobertAgarHutton When I say you, I also include your trainees. Show us just a slice of what a Tai-chi practitioner can do against anybody who have trained MMA BBJ Kickboxing etc for over a year. That's all. I already spent my 5 years on this mumbojumbo and know firsthand the answer. Life is too precious to live in illusion.

[@RobertAgarHutton]

@@sait962 Most of my trainees are about my age :) I hope that have found a martial art that you enjoy and gives you what you require.

[@RobertAgarHutton]

@@sait962 oh, by the way, please feel free to post a link to you training or teaching.

[@sait962]

@@RobertAgarHutton You may also post a link showing any Tai-chi practitioner successfully defending himself against real martial arts practitioner. No Kung Fu movies don't count 😄