Tai Chi Kickboxing?

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Hey everyone,

Often people will suggest a style like tai chi for older people interested in training due to its slow, gentle movements. So ive been thinking and am toying with the idea of performing kickboxing, boxing and mma type techniques in a similar fashion to shadowboxing (or it could be a set of combinations) more slowely and relaxed like in tai chi, so that you could gain similar benifits if you prefer that kind of training.

Whats everyones thoughts, any additions to the idea, and possible problems you might run into etc..?

Thanks,

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[Havoc88]

Nice idea!

In my opinion, tai chi is so relaxed because it uses circular motions. This way you can flow from technique to technique. (Kick)boxing uses straight lineair motions. Will be hard to make that into a fluid combination when performed slowly.

By mma I think you mean parts of bjj. So you will be rolling on the floor really slowly with your partner? Not my idea of relaxation.

However, these are just my first thoughts when I read your post.

Will be nice to read other peoples comments.

Tom

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In my opinion, tai chi is so relaxed because it uses circular motions. This way you can flow from technique to technique. (Kick)boxing uses straight lineair motions. Will be hard to make that into a fluid combination when performed slowly.

Agreed, perhaps the linear techniques can be performed in a more circular relaxed motion to combat this.

By mma I think you mean parts of bjj. So you will be rolling on the floor really slowly with your partner? Not my idea of relaxation.

Thats not really what i intended either. And i agree, not my idea of relaxation.

Thanks for your comments.

[bushido_man96]

You may have to play with the idea for a while, until you can get it to flow. Something similar you could do, if you are looking for low-impact training, is performing these slower techniques in a pool, like in the 5 foot deep area. The water provides excellent resistance, and it will be slow and low-impact on the joints.

Just a thought.

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You may have to play with the idea for a while, until you can get it to flow. Something similar you could do, if you are looking for low-impact training, is performing these slower techniques in a pool, like in the 5 foot deep area. The water provides excellent resistance, and it will be slow and low-impact on the joints.

Just a thought.

Excillent idea, thanks. I have no plans of doing it yet, im only a young pup. But was just thinking about what the future of training holds for people.

[bushido_man96]

You may have to play with the idea for a while, until you can get it to flow. Something similar you could do, if you are looking for low-impact training, is performing these slower techniques in a pool, like in the 5 foot deep area. The water provides excellent resistance, and it will be slow and low-impact on the joints.

Just a thought.

Excillent idea, thanks. I have no plans of doing it yet, im only a young pup. But was just thinking about what the future of training holds for people.

Ideas always start small, and sometimes deviate completely from what they started out as. I have seen this in the past as well. It is great that you are thinking about, it though. It is always good to come up with new, fresh ideas. Even if they don't work out, they may lead into something else.

[Havoc88]

Maby slowly executed kata's are the way to go here? Ofcourse you can make up your own kata for (kick)boxing. But kata's do seem to flow, eventhough they use mainly lineair motions (at least at my shotokan school).

Tom

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In the first part of Wing Chun's Sil lim tao form, the Tan Sau (palm up block), Wu Sau (praying" palm, rear guard hand, guarding hand) and Fook Sau (bridging hand or bridge-on arm) are linear movements (isn't everything in WC?) and performed very slowly. For some odd reason, this part of the form gives me the chills.

Anyhow, I see no reason why linear movement couldn't performed slowly.

[granmasterchen]

it can be performed slowly and with tension if you wish it to....feel free to try out different things and let us know how it works out for you.