Push hands is the practical application of Tai Chi. Learning push hands is equivalent to learning to sense energy. Once you have a sense of energy, understanding energy becomes easier. Therefore, the general principle of "from understanding energy to reaching the realm of spiritual illumination" is undoubtedly rooted in push hands.
The Fist Theory of Chen-style Tai Chi Quan states: "Understand the Jin (energy) after becoming familiar with the movements, and attain the level of divine understanding through understanding the Jin."…
"Four ounces move a thousand pounds" is a technique in Tai Chi Quan for applying force. It is a metaphorical expression of the artistic aspect of striking in self-defense, as…
The Nine Essentials (九要论) The martial arts classic created by General Yue Fei during the Southern Song Dynasty in between 1103-1142. "The Nine Essentials" is a martial arts classic that…
Tai Chi Classic / Poetry In every movement, the whole body should be light and agile, with a continuous connection. Qi should be expanded, and the spirit should be internally focused. There should be no defects, no concavities or protrusions, and no interruptions. The root is in the foot, developed in the leg, controlled by the waist, and expressed through the fingertips. From the foot to the leg to the waist, it must be a complete and unified energy. Only by moving forward and backward can one achieve opportunity and advantage. If there are moments without opportunity or advantage, the body will become scattered, and the source of the problem must be sought in the waist and legs.
Chinese martial arts are rich and diverse, each with its own distinctive style and system. However, the concept of "offense and defense" is shared by all. The defensive side often…
Only by applying skillful techniques to seize the opponent and prevent their escape and evasion can striking be executed effortlessly and yield favorable results. When applying seizing techniques, one must…
About Tai Chi Chuan, Grandmaster Yang Chengfu had a concise and straightforward statement: "Those who practice Tai Chi Chuan do not move their hands. If they move their hands, it is not Tai Chi Chuan." He also said, "The root is in the feet, issued from the legs, controlled by the waist, and expressed through the fingers. The hands must follow and cannot move independently."