So, despite its martial history, why do most Tai Chi masters say that tai chi is just for health?
The reason is simple, to avoid having to prove its effectiveness. Especially if they are of a certain age, where they no longer need to prove anything to themselves about their capabilities. Not all expert exponents are like this of course. But for some, to avoid the drama that comes from showing someone what they can do with their skills is a much better route to take. Therefore, they will say, “I practice just for health”.
This is not just with Tai Chi, but martial arts in general. When you speak martial arts or self-defence methods, people usually want to know how effective it is. It is not the martial art “style” but the individual they are testing in asking this question. But a lot of people do not think to those depths.
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