windwalker099
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Again, here is my question. If you want to "intercept" me, how do you prevent me from obtaining a clinch?
If your opponent punches your face, or kick your groin, what should those 3 different responds be? Why don't Taiji guys train these 3 different responds through kick or punch?
In that famous Taiji vs white crane match, we don't see those 3 responds using by the Taiji guy. Why?
You should say "you" don’t.
Other's might...
Tibetan White Crane was my first style.
The teacher in the match could be considered my great grand teacher through that lineage.
Taiji practice focuses on dealing with the intent of movement, not just the movement itself.
While dealing with the movement is secondary, we work with the intent before, during and once contact is made.
The historical match you asked about is only relevant to those involved or those using it for validation.
Your question about preventing a clinch seems technique-based. By understanding and dealing with intention, one learns to control and manage space. How this is done depends on the theory behind one's practice.
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