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Tai Chi: Push Hands Observations

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I’ve been going to the free Push Hands in the park sessions for over 12 months now and pushed hands with many players; from beginner level to very experienced players.

And it’s fascinating to experience and observe the many different styles of Push Hands.

Here are some of my observations;

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Filed Under: For Beginners, Push Hands, Reflections Tagged With: Martial Arts, Push Hands, Tai Chi, Training

June: Push Hands in the Park

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It’s on again, our friendly Push Hands in the park session. Here are the details:

  •     Sunday, 30 June
  •     10.00am-12 noon
  •     Fawkner Park – South Yarra (Armadale Road entrance), Melbourne, Australia
  •     Friendly, non-competitive push hands (tui shou) practice and play for anyone – old, young, beginners, masters
  •     Team up with someone and discuss what you’d like to do – and what you’d not like to do!
  •     Ten minute exchanges timed by a bell – but you can rest as well!
  •      Learn, share and enjoy

I hope to be there again so come along and join in on the fun.

Filed Under: For Beginners, Push Hands Tagged With: Push Hands, Tai Chi, Training

Sunday Push Hands

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Another enjoyable Push Hands in the park session yesterday.

I left home at 9.00am and drove down the Hill and managed to ‘brush knee twist step’ my way around the cyclists who flood the area every Sunday morning. I arrived at Fawkner Park in town, where we meet, at about 9.55am for our 10.00am start.

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Filed Under: Push Hands Tagged With: Fawkner Park South Yarra, Push Hands, Tai Chi

May: Push Hands Meet Up

By Chris Leave a Comment

It’s that time again – our regular once a month Push Hands in the park is on this Sunday.

Details

  • Sunday May 26
  • 10.00 am – 12 noon
  • Fawkner Park – South Yarra (Armadale Road entrance), Melbourne, Australia
  • Friendly, non-competitive push hands (tui shou) practice and play for anyone – old, young, beginners, masters
  • Team up with someone and discuss what you’d like to do – and what you’d not like to do!
  • Ten minute exchanges timed by a bell – but you can rest as well!
  •  Learn, share and enjoy

I hope to be there again so drop in and say g’day and have some fun.

 

Filed Under: Push Hands Tagged With: Fawkner Park South Yarra, Push Hands, Tai Chi

Tai Chi Push Hands: 7 Principles

By Chris Leave a Comment

Here’s a short clip of Bruce Frantzis talking about the 7 key principles of Tai Chi Push Hands. Very interesting and below is a summary of the points he makes.

1. Constant contact

2. Always shifting your weight back and forth

3. Don’t use muscular strength

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Filed Under: For Beginners, Push Hands, YouTube Tai Chi Tagged With: 7 principles, Bruce Frantzis, Push Hands

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