>>Just like Tai Chi, the separation between the practice and application of the art is one that denotes its stagnation as an effective fighting art.
Apparently you didn't you see the Karate Kid trilogy. Tai chi played a pivotal role in one of Danielson's fiercest battles.

Every time somebody watches the Karate Kid, somebody from Kyokushin beats the crap out somebody just to save face for karate.

Sifters, think of the innocent victims: http://youtube.com/watch?v=wKFOGRP7fPw

The "Karate Kid" music makes it.

That was awesome--didn't know the Karate Kid had it in him!
I may have to watch the movie, is the rest of it as good as this?