There are many different types of Tai Chi Applications. Although Tai Chi is not usually considered a fighting art Tai Chi is in fact a complete martial art. That is not to say that I would expect you to find a Tai Chi Master fighting in the UFC anytime soon. You will find that there are some very well respected Tai Chi fighters in Asia.
Tai Chi Applications include but are not limited to:
- Bone Breaking Techniques
- Evasionary Techniques
- Defense against getting broken bones
- Open Hand transfer of power
- Slapping Techniques
- Fist and Punching Techniques
- Elbow & Knee Techniques
- Foot Stomping Techniques
- Chi Na
- Grappling & Seizing Techniques including Trapping Locks and Holds
- Counter Grappling & Escapes
- Throwing Techniques
- Kicking
- Finger Strikes
- Whole Body Frame striking (using the whole body to hit)
- Pressure Point Strikes