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As this picture suggests, tai chi is usually thought of as a contemplative, slow-moving martial art, focused more on longevity and mental peace than on self-defense. It certainly doesn’t have the image these days of an attacking style.
This video by John Leo of the 42 movement sword form might change all that:
Star Wars Tai Chi from John Leo on Vimeo.
If Vader keeps his practice up, he might not need that armor and breathing apparatus for much longer …
(Compare Vader to an actual tai chi practitioner here.)
