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Edit: the Tai Chi I took was from a teacher who fought/sparred in it. We learned the exercises you see folks doing, and then learned how they could be used as blocks and such during sparring. Our instructor did a demo Tai Chi fight with his instructor, and it was like watching snakes fighting! It was so cool! If I could find a TC instructor like that again, I'd take it again.
You're up in Seattle, right? An online acquaintance of mine just moved away from there but I know she is heavily into daiji and wushu and would probably be able to recommend a good teacher. I can ask her who, if you like.