Recently there have been a few clips online of people applying Tai-Chi in a realistic way, as in demonstrating skill against a reasonably non-compliant opponent. They are useful clips to watch even if you are not interested in the martial side of Tai-Chi as they give you a good idea of the body use Tai-Chi engenders and a practical demonstration of 'internal power' beyond the simple 'throw my own student through the air' demos.







This last one is worth it for the flares alone: