ROUND 3. CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT. UNANOMOUS DESCISION. LT. R.WHERLE SE. REGIONAL IKF AMATEUR CHAMPION FULL-CONTACT KICKBOXER 2008. She is coached by Sifu Antonio Duerson in IKF and NAGA rules competitions. She studies Western Tai Chi from Master Singh. Western Tai Chi Chuan is an MMA Striker's understanding and application of the Zhang San-Feng's 13 Postures or Strategies: Ward-off, Roll-back, Press, Push, Twist-Split, Grasp-Pluck/Strike, Elbow, Shoulder/Head, Metal, Wood, Fire, Water and Earth (Forward, Backward, Right, Left and Center). This idea has grown from the tenants of Illusive Pugilism due to the growing emphasis of MMA Competition Training at Angel's Gym. Studying these postures and observing the movements of experienced Fighters, Master G. Singh has realized that these prodigious warriors never took a day of formal Tai Chi training but perform the postures effectively. Fighters like Emmanual Burton Augustus (Boxer, Lyota Machita (MMA), John Smith (Wrestling) and Danny Bills (Muay Thai) are great examples of this observation. This foundational Form begins the Shadowboxing practice of an Illusive Pugilist. Some of these forms have evolved from 2007s Myspace Videos due to competitive experiences. Next are the Chi Kung & Bo Stance Form, Boxing & Kickboxing Pancrase Form, Grappling Transition Form and Dragon & Lion Forms begin the practical application of traditional Tai Chi's Five Character Secret (Calm Mind, Unimpeded Breathing, Body-Unifying Agility, Energy Manipulation and Spirit) understood from a Westerners Perspective. All the forms are explained and will be found in the release of the book, The Illusive Pugilist: The Supreme Ultimate and Sweet Science of Boxing with Ten Limbs. Western Tai Chi gives a title to a Mixed Martial Artist who is primarily a Striker in Standup and Ground Fighting. A person practicing Western Tai Chi Chuan is an Illusive Pugilist.

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