Hi,
Just saw this thread. The fighting side of Tai Chi has not been totally lost to posterity, thankfully, although many Tai Chi practitioners and even masters no longer know it. I’ve been studying for about a year with Master David Bond Chan in New York City. His emphasis is on application, and he even says that if you aren’t learning to fight, you are missing many of the health benefits of Tai Chi.
Check out this video of David Chan’s relaxed tai chi punching to see what I mean:
//youtu.be/3DkZGaDrkFg
For more info about David Chan and more video, you can visit http://davidbondchan.com
Also, feel free to contact me directly.
Good luck!
Bill
I like my teacher
Hi all,
My teacher, David Bond Chan, has helped me demystify much of the differences between the 3 major internal martial arts, and to understand each one better. His focus is not on the esoteric explanations of the differences (e.g. position of the bai hui point or state of mind) but on the practical differences in the way each produces power and approaches combat.
One of the things I’ve learned recently, for example, is that Hsing I’s power is greater but this is because it is fully applied in each movement. This also means, however, that the movement must be completed before another can begin. Tai Chi’s prefers to reserve choice and options for as long as possible, making it more changeable. Please note, these are my words, not my teacher’s.
For examples of my teacher, check out this vid of him defending against a roundhouse kick using Hsing I’s Heng Chuan:
//youtu.be/74vs3cJiP1w
and another of him using Tai Chi’s relaxed Changeable punching:
//youtu.be/3DkZGaDrkFg
David Bond Chan teaches in New York City if any or all are interested. You can visit http://davidbondchan.com or contact me for more info.
Thanks,
Bill
Can he fight is right! He looks like he can, although fighting is also a function of size, condition, fighting mind, etc. Just wanted to throw my contribution into this thread, in case someone here is interested in seeing how Hsing I fights (it seems so far to be a critique of someone I don’t know).
Check out this video of my teacher, David Bond Chan of New York City, using Xing Yi’s Heng Chuan to defend against a roundhouse kick.
//youtu.be/74vs3cJiP1w
For more video or info, you can check out http://davidbondchan.com or contact me.
Thanks,
Bill
I like my teacher
Hi all,
Wanted to share a Hsing I Clip of my teacher, Master David Bond Chan of New York City. In this clip he uses Xing Yi’s Heng Chuan or crossing fist to defend against a roundhouse kick, if you can call knocking someone on their ass a defense 
//youtu.be/74vs3cJiP1w
Enjoy, and check out more vids on http://davidbondchan.com
Thanks!
Bill
Hi all,
My teacher, Master David Bond Chan of New York City, teaches Hsing I. If any are interested, you can visit http://davidbondchan.com or contact me.
My experience with him has been a revelation. The Hsing I training is real, including full contact two man sets with gear, drilled at full power.
Check out this video of David Bond Chan using Hsing I’s Crossing Fist to Defend against a Roundhouse Kick:
//youtu.be/74vs3cJiP1w
Thanks!
Bill