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Pushing Hands
Pushing Hands is an application of Internal Martial Arts that uses the traditional Tai Chi principle of “softness overcoming hardness” to bridge forms and self-defense.
Pushing Hands moves beyond choreography and develops sensitivity and intuition. It teaches the evolution of techniques from defense to counterattack and back. It is a synthesis of multiple skills, both physical and mental.
Tuesday Night Seminar with Dr. Yang
Pushing Hands
& 4 Basic Tai Chi Jing Patterns
Pushing Hands trains you to develop a sensitive feeling, or “Listening Jing” to sense your opponent’s intention, understand their Jing (power), neutralize it, and then counterattack
This seminar will cover the 4 basic patterns:
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Peng (Ward Off)
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Lu (Roll Back)
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Ji (Press)
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An (Push)
Peng (ward off), Lu (roll back), Ji (press), and An (push) are considered to be the first 4 primary physical jing energies in Tai Chi Chuan.
When: Tuesday, September 12th, 2023
Time: 6 to 8:30 pm
Experience Level: Some Tai Chi experience.
Location: 34 Park St., Andover (inside Andover Fit Body Boot Camp)
Questions: Contact us at yangsandover@gmail.com.
Small group discounts are available contact us for details!
Push Hands Workshop
(Forming a waiting list)
Exploring Tai Chi's Foundations with a Partner.
Tai Chi's fundamental principles are best understood when working with a partner. Tai Chi's two-person drills are called Push Hands. Practicing with a partner greatly enhances the understanding of Tai Chi.
Push Hands moves beyond choreography and develops sensitivity and intuition. Push Hands teaches the evolution of techniques from defense to counterattack and back. It is a synthesis of multiple skills, both physical and mental.
Seminar participants will learn.
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Listening/Sensitivity to the opponent.
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Understanding the intent of the opponent.
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Leading force away from themselves.
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Neutralizing the opponent's power.
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Rooting and whole body motion
All the drills will be conducted in a fun safe way to advance all participants' skills. Smooth precise movements will be emphasized over power.
When: TBD
Instructor: Jeff Pratt
Pushing Hands Class
(Forming a waiting list)
Pushing Hands will help you:
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Gain an awareness of your center.
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Develop rooting.
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Explore the fundamental energies of Tai Chi.
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Transition from stationary to moving pushing hands.
When: TBD
Instructor: Jeff Pratt
Location: 34 Park St., Andover (inside Fit Body Boot Camp
Questions please email Alex at yangsandover@gmail.com
*Active students are those that are currently enrolled in one of our classes.
