marvin8 wrote:origami_itto wrote:Let's zero in on the important part here.
It's a combination setup, not a wu wei response to changing conditions.
She threw a punch, made her dodge and threw a kick.
All Mann did as far as input and reaction was track her head for targeting.
Skill wise: Brasil lured, controlled (got reaction), listened, followed and issued when Mann was double weighted.
Call it what you like, what I see there is a punch to get her to go sideways immediately followed by a kick, it's a combo, fighters throw them constantly in the UFC. Most of them get blocked. This one got through because her opponent's eyes were closed and her guard, full stop.
It doesn't serve anything to belabor this point further, not trying to change anyone's mind about anything.
marvin8 wrote:That's what I implied, similar terms. However if taijiquan waits and considers them only neijin skills, it seems they are at a disadvantage
So let's address a couple things.
Taijiquan doesn't do anything. Human beings do things. Taijiquan is a set of exercises and principles intended to promote health and increase the ability of the practitioner to defend themselves.
There is nothing new under the sun. The strategies embodied in Taijiquan are not unique and are shared with a number of arts and combat disciplines.