The Push Hands Workbook

Download or read book The Push Hands Workbook written by Nando Raynolds and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This workbook is a step-by-step guide to push hands (t'ui shou). These T'ai Chi Chuan two person exercises are the foundation of the self-defense skills of the art. Written for the beginner through advanced practitioner and teachers, this book presents fun exercises and games that train sensitivity and responsiveness. Specific component skills of push hands (eg. sticking, listening, neutralizing, pushing, rooting etc) are systematically developed through sequential drills presented in the workbook. Important topics that are often poorly addressed in the English literature are explained in clear language and paired with activities.