As I am learning the Taiji form I am also learning the applications. I am trying to incorporate them into my free sparring sessions.
Are there any video clips out there on the internet of Taiji used in free sparring? I have seen many videos claiming to be this but they are normally semi-contact kick boxing or just basic brawls.
What I would like to see is Taiji applications used in a non-structured manner i.e. not drills or partner work. This way I can see how thy are applied and how effective each one may be.
I haven't seen any free sparring with Taiji so it would be awesome to watch.
Basically what I am doing at the moment is free sparring without pads. This is structured so I can train technique without the pressure of proper sparring. We free spar slowly trying out techniques. Trying to get them to come naturally and at the right time.
When the technique is nailed then it is incorporated into out padded free sparring sessions. These are trained as to 'real fight' as possible.
I was wondering if there is footage of padded sparring using taiji principals?
Thanks