Tai Chi Fighting! Taijiquan Martial Applications (Yang-style 37-postures) YMAA

Dr. Yang's tai chi lineage can be traced back to the Yang family through Grandmaster Kao, Tao (高濤) and his teacher Yue, Huanzhi (樂奐之), an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu (楊澄甫).
Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) is an ancient internal Chinese martial art which has gained widespread popularity for its many health benefits. Today, most people practice taiji slowly to develop their balance, strength, and vitality, and the martial applications of the art are often ignored. Taijiquan, or 'Grand Ultimate Fist', is a highly effective form of combat specializing in short and middle-range fighting.
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming offers practical martial applications for each of the 37-postures of traditional Taiji, based on the forms passed down by Yang, Ban-Hou. Once the viewer has a basic understanding of these universal principles, you may use them to devise further applications for every movement no matter which style of Taiji you practice.
Learn the Basic Concepts of Taiji and Taijiquan.
Understand the purpose of every Taiji movement.
Over 50 effective applications for any Taijiquan style.

[NBDY_SPCL]

Dr. Yang is a total badass, but a humble, kind person, and an incredible teacher.

[justinkulbaba]

The reason why people discredit tai chi is because not enough people study the combat applications of tai chi. You don’t fight like you’re doing a kata, but utilize the correct movement at the correct time for maximum effect.

[PearlMagnolia]

I take Tai Chi classes to help me with strength and balance because I have reactive arthritis in all of my joints. My teacher has been teaching us the martial arts reasons behind each movement of the form because so many of us in the class are so vulnerable and could not run away from an attack if we tried. I love the meditative aspect but I think learning to use the movements to protect oneself is vital if you have a mobility handicap. Next I think he will teach us how to read the vulnerability of an attacker. That is probably months down the road. But I really do appreciate Tai Chi and what it has to offer.

[Ymaa_Publication_Center]

These martial applications are shown for every movement in the Yang-style Tai Chi form. The form is comprised of 37 moving patterns repeated for a total of 108 movements.

[dennisapplegate]

Dr Yang is an American treasure, his depth of knowledge is astonishing

[pgalaxy]

actually, I have it on VHS tape somewhere in a box in a loft (no longer have the vhs player)
this is the best investment for any youngster. train the young

[seventysevencats]

Funny to see this in my recommendations more than 20 years after I used to be affiliated to the school in Paris and had many books from the Doctor Yang Jwing Ming.

[SquishyMoss]

Who ever edited this video is hilarious and definitely understands how to keep the viewer’s attention. I am hooked.

[mattnobrega]

I like the simple flow. Just like water. Something so delicate can be so devastating.

[RPFLives]

I've trained with this man in seminars, very deadly man, nice man but deadly.

[geraldinelatinazo]

How can i acquire your dvd? How much i pay for it? Reply please. Thank u so much?

[rajalitik]

If like this u learn self defence u sure loose... the best self defence. U can watch at youtube. Type silat suffian. The trainer is from brunei.👍

[morochomiranda]

Hola Bendiciones tengo un canal de youtube se llama morocho Miranda es de defensa personal casero

[williamwoods]

This man is very His presentations are one of the greatest modern teachers.

[douglasnewman]

I can thoroughly attest to Dr. Yang’s excellent knowledge of and instruction in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, as well as his knowledge of Chin Na. Incredible depth of knowledge in martial arts.

[lowellcalavera]

During 100 days of practice, the body begins to return to its natural state, after 1000 days of practice, the pearl of Wisdom begins to form. Don't stop.

[nostromo]

What a load of bull... This guy is not even using force and the other guy is falling down. Any guy with basic boxing, mma or ground game would kill that master within a minute. Tai chi is healthy and helps to develop good balance and body control. Never use it in a street fight though or you will end up in a body bag.

[joshuaphillips]

One wip😁 I understand that lol love Master yang. I been studying his art since I was 15, and I'm 28 now.

[eustaceking]

His balance is perfect. I’m a jiu-jitsuka myself but would love to do this because of it’s graciousness

[keanamuba]

Is this dancing or what. Stop it, embarrassing. Taichi is for old people. The one you saw in movie, is just movie. In real fight Taichi and Wingchun is useless.