Sensitivity Exercises – Push Hands

Here’s a clip I discovered thanks to Jordan Keat’s recent tweet.

It features early Wu Style Tai Chi demonstration (1937) by Chu Min Yu who was a student of Master Wu Jianquan, founder of Wu Style Tai Chi.

What I particluarly like are the two sections on training sensitivity using equipment – horizontal rod supported by flexible ropes and a large swinging ball attached to a frame.

These are ideal exercises when you’re training on your own and If I can figure out how to build the contraptions I will .

Here’s  a breakdown of the key exercises in this 9.17 clip.

0.00 – 3.37
Demonstration of the entire Wu style form speeded up

00.38-3.37
Double Push Hands and Da Lu performed with a partner

4.58-6.00
Exercise with rod performed solo

6.02-7.15
Exercise with large ball performed solo

7.47-8.26
Kicking a shuttlecock continuously