What is the difference between Tai Chi pushing hands and Tai Chi kneading hands

Mondo Sports Updated on 2024-01-30

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There is some overlap in the concept of Tai Chi Tui and Tai Chi Kneading, both of which are techniques in Tai Chi, but they differ in their specific application and movement characteristics.

Action characteristicsTai Chi pushers emphasize the use of the upper limbs and torso of the body as the offensive parts, and use the eight methods of smashing, squeezing, pressing, picking, squeezing, elbowing, and leaning on the other side to make the opponent's body lose balance by force. Tai Chi hand rubbing, on the other hand, focuses more on resolving the opponent's attack in a gentle way through the coordinated movement of the hands.

Application scenariosTai Chi pusher is a form of Tai Chi confrontation that integrates culture, fitness, entertainment and competitiveness, with more emphasis on two-person confrontation and actual combat application. Tai Chi hand kneading is more used in the cultivation of single movement Xi and offensive and defensive skills.

Mode of force: Tai Chi pushers pay attention to the use of the opponent's strength to counterattack through reasonable body and footwork adjustments, reflecting the principle of "borrowing strength to fight". Tai Chi hand rubbing, on the other hand, pays more attention to overcoming rigidity with softness, and dissolves the opponent's strength through gentle techniques.

In general, there are certain differences between Tai Chi pushing hands and Tai Chi kneading hands in terms of action characteristics, application scenarios and force methods. In the actual Xi, you can choose the Xi method that suits you according to your personal needs and interests.

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