Is there any MMA fighter that uses Tai Chi to fight against their opponent?

Question

i just seen a video on metacfe this tai chi master uses tai chi just like he peform karate his name is Master wong

The name of the video is tai chi combat on metacafe video

Answer 1

First of all, no taijiquan practitioner would lower himself to participate in the brutal, animalistic fighting (note: NOT martial "art") of the televised MMA bouts. These contests have nothing to do with the true purpose and goal of practicing martial arts.

Secondly, as Bruce Lee once said, and I paraphrase, until we have someone with four arms, all fighting is fundamentally going to be the same. Striking power comes from speed (learned in taijiquan), balance is necessary to unbalance your opponent (learned in taijiquan), the body's joints only work in a limited direction and one can control an opponent if one controls their joints (also learned in taijiquan).

Thirdly, anyone who believes that taijiquan is an antiquated and impractical form of martial art really should meet some of the modern day masters who practice and teach it. I would put Master Ren Guanyi of New York (who over 40 years old still moves like liquid steel and has immense power and skill) and Grandmaster Chen Xiowang (who at over 60 years old still fills the room with grace and power) against any fighter of the MMA in true combat.

Lastly, all of this is moot since the true path of martial has nothing to do with the glorified violence of MMA. Rather, a true martial artist is devoted to peace, self development and spiritual growth.

Answer 2

Its kind of odd from the way I've seen Tai Chi done. Its like asking if Yoga works in MMA. Sure there are some positive aspects of Tai Chi that may be beneficial for a fighter to know. But overall it is a different reason people study tai chi. I could be wrong maybe what I think Tai Chi is differs from the reality.

Answer 3

First you have a misconception. There are no styles that are accepted or banned in any MMA promotion. Techniques are banned or allowed by the rules governing the promotion and can vary slightly depending on what Country the competition is being held in. There were many Japanese JuJutsu practitioners in Pride. Also Wing Chun / Wing Tsun, and Taijiquan contain just as many potentially deadly techniques as any other martial art including Kenpo, etc. The biggest hurdle to bringing any martial art into a sport like MMA is making the transition from ending the fight by any means necessary long enough to escape to standing and intentionally fighting without thought of escape while not permanently injuring your opponent. That is what separates self defense from sport and an idiotic brawl. It is the mind set and how and where the techniques are applied. That is not the style but you adapting your fighting to the rules in place.

Answer 4

Tai Chi is in the same boat with Aikido - if you look closely and break down the moves of better fighters), you may find the principals and foundations of tai chi or aikido. It's like these arts are theoretical, but it's practical application is muddied by actual combat. Look close and you will find balance, off balancing, and so forth. It's there - just not out in the open. (and not in all fights)

Answer 5

Nope because Tai Chi practictor would get their as$ kick brutally if they try. Don't believe me? Go and join some local MMA event and see what happen.

Answer 6

Check out Aikidog.com.

You will find, however, that training for real fighting is very different from the 'traditional' training to do a pretty dance. You won't see anyone floating or using 'chi'.

Answer 7

Dude why you got to bring the Tai Chi into the MMA race card conspiracy for???????

Answer 8

Thank you artful i think mma has nothing to do with Martial arts. In fact what i see in it is nothing artful about it. It is a couple ppl beating the crap out of each other with a few rules to follow.

Answer 9

i would pay to see someone try their tie chi out against some brazilian jiu-jitsu!

Answer 10

Nope.