When martial artists lie about their skills

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But it's tai chi...it's only a step up from yoga. I used to take tai chi classes for relaxation, definitely not something I'd use in self defense.
 
Costanza say, not a lie if you believe it to be true.
 
temptresstoo said:
But it's tai chi...it's only a step up from yoga. I used to take tai chi classes for relaxation, definitely not something I'd use in self defense.
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It's honestly shocking how some people will pass themselves off as martial arts experts. Thankfully, this guy retired in shame after getting pummeled.
 
Mofo said:
It's honestly shocking how some people will pass themselves off as martial arts experts. Thankfully, this guy retired in shame after getting pummeled.
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Do you have anyone specific in mind?

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Tai chi doesn't appear to have very many defensive moves protecting the head area
 
CaptainStubing said:
Tai chi doesn't appear to have very many defensive moves protecting the head area
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I don't know much about Tai Chi (my knowledge is of TaeKwonDo), but the way I understand it, at least for the majority of those who do it, it's primarily used as more of a moving meditation than a method of self-defense. Even with the "hard" martial arts, as opposed to "soft" martial arts, each style has its strengths and weaknesses. Tkd's strength is in the kicks, since one can maintain a greater distance from their opponent. However, we don't really practice floor techniques (what to do if someone gets you on the ground). The idea is that you deal with whatever it is in a way you don't even get taken to the floor, but that definitely has its disadvantages.
 
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6th dan vs. 7th dan here.
 
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I've spent the last 18 years studying 5 different disciplines. I'm a black belt disciple and a Level 5 Chai Tea master.
 
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