Uncovering the Surprising Truth Behind Tai Chi Combat Techniques

Sifu Phu emphasizes the importance of practicing combat in Tai Chi, stating that if one is not practicing how to hit and create damage, they are not really doing combat. Deflecting an opponent is not enough to stop them, and cooperative exercises like push hands do not prepare one for the unpredictability of real combat. The speaker suggests practicing hitting and intercepting random attacks within half a second to be effective in combat.