Why Tai Chi

A lot of people ask me why should I do Tai Chi over aerobics, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiujitsu, or MMA?
The answer is very simple. You shouldn't do it over any of those things. The truth is Tai Chi can be a devastating martial art if you have a good teacher. But even an introductory Tai Chi class can be hugely beneficial. Tai Chi teaches us about efficient body mechanics and relaxation. You learn to relax and you learn to move efficiently with no wasted effort. This means huge benefits in terms of the performance of other martial arts and sports.
Aside from a purely physical persepctive Tai Chi does several things that help any athlete tremendously. It relieves joint pain, boosts your immune system, and has a number of other unique healing benefits. Imagine you are an MMA fighter and you get hurt. Tai Chi can actually help you rehab the injury faster and allow you to keep your range of motion without having to start over from scratch.
Want to improve your performance? Want to bounce back from injuries? Tai Chi is the way to go!