Push Hands Workshops

I will be organising a series of classes specifically to learn and practice the Tai Chi art of pushing hands. These classes will be running once a month initially on a Monday evening for three hours 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the St James Church Hall in Lostock Hall. They are open to anyone who wishes to develop and deepen their practice and understanding of Tai Chi.

What is push hands?

Push hands was developed by the Yang family as a means to explore and develop their martial skill without recourse to injury. Before that practitioners would often have to spend days or weeks recovering from injuries sustained through rigorous practice, often hindering or losing the core principles.

Push hands (Tui Shou) is the link between the form and self-defence and takes on many simple two person exercises or forms. See below.

Does it have any benefits for people who do not wish to practice self-defence?

This form of practice teaches one to strengthen ones Yi (intent) in order to control and mobilise one’s energy system (Chi) and relax the nervous system bringing about self-knowledge, self-confidence and, ultimately, clear dynamic spirit (Shen). It might even be said that without Tui Shou true knowledge and understanding of Tai Chi is severely restricted. It also has a dynamic quality that gives an enjoyable cardio vascular workout.

The three hour class will cost £10. If you are interested please let me know. If there is sufficient interest I would consider running a two hour class weekly.

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