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The vast majority of people learning taiji (I’d say over 98%) never learn it for either self defense or for fighting. Not only that but the vast majority of people learning taiji are never even taught that each taiji move and sub-move have fighting applications. Many taiji students are taught tuishou (push hands) and are led to believe that tuishou alone will prepare them for self defense or fighting applications. In the video, the guy representing taiji certainly was not a “master” by any means. He was mentally on defense the entire time and as soon as the MMA guy got through his defense it was all over but the referee calling it. With all due respect to Allen, taiji is indeed a fighting art if it’s taught that way. It has a wealth of self defense and martial applications and can be as effective (or ineffective) as any other self defense or fighting art, depending on the person practicing it.

Ankle flexibility is key to a strong, efficient kick, no matter what stroke you specialize in. Many yoga postures, or asanas, can improve ankle flexibility and stretch your calf (gastrocnemius and soleus) and shin (tibialis) muscles.

Breath, or pranayama, is the most vital component of yoga and should always lead the way when moving into and sustaining the postures. Breathe long and slow and smooth, feeling expansion in your abdomen, rib cage, and chest. Notice the subtleties of your breath. Taking deep breaths will help you become more aware of breath quality and how an expanded heart center and proper alignment enable you to take longer, more restorative breaths.

The toe squat, hero pose (virasana), and chair pose (utkatasana) all will stretch your calf and shin muscles and improve your ankle flexibility, if you practice them on a regular basis. For best results, perform these asanas after a series of sun salutations or a bout of aerobic activity when your muscles are warm and flexible.

The “no pain, no gain” philosophy should be discarded when practicing yoga. Muscle lengthening and a burn in the working muscles is normal, but you shouldn’t feel pain in your knees, ankles, hips, or other joints. Move into a comfortable expression of the pose and then remain there for five to 10 slow breaths.

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Start on your hands and knees in the tabletop pose. Place a folded blanket under your knees for comfort if desired. Tuck all 10 toes under and then slowly start to walk your hands in toward your knees. The stretch felt in the full expression of the pose can be very intense.

The first time you try the toe squat, place a folded blanket or block behind your thighs to separate them from your heels or avoid sitting all the way back. Take a couple of deep breaths and see how you’re feeling. Once you can judge how your muscles are responding to this stretch, you can make a mindful decision about whether to advance any further.

To go into the full pose, walk your hands back until your buttocks are resting on your heels and then slowly stack your torso over your hips and keep your spine long. Place your hands on your thighs. Try to keep your heels positioned directly over your toes rather than allowing them to fall out to your sides. Take five to 10 deep breaths and make sure you relax your jaw and shoulders, which tend to tense up when a pose is new or uncomfortable. Come up out of the pose very slowly. Transitioning to the hero pose will provide a natural counterbalance in ankle movement.

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