{"id":4472,"date":"2014-03-03T16:53:27","date_gmt":"2014-03-03T21:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heartmindtaichi.org\/taichi\/?page_id=4472"},"modified":"2016-02-11T10:04:31","modified_gmt":"2016-02-11T15:04:31","slug":"tai-chi-push-hands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/heartmindtaichi.org\/taichi\/classes\/tai-chi-push-hands\/","title":{"rendered":"Tai Chi Push-Hands"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4686&#8243; img_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>4 ounces can move 1,000 pounds<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Push-hands is a study we undertake after we have a foundation in the basic principles of Tai Chi.<\/p>\n<p>We attempt to <strong>unbalance our partner<\/strong> by applying the Tai Chi principles,<strong> using sensitivity<\/strong> and giving up brute strength.<\/p>\n<p>This is truly<strong> a meditative experience<\/strong> as we must give up analytical thought and respond in the present moment.<\/p>\n<p>As it is our goal to not use force, it requires profound study and perseverance. It is one touchstone in our ability to use Tai Chi as <strong>a method of self-defense<\/strong>. Key lessons to remember:<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t resist &#8211; Don&#8217;t push into resistance<br \/>\nA fly landing on the body should set it in motion<br \/>\nUse mind, not force[\/vc_column_text]<a href=\"http:\/\/heartmindtaichi.org\/taichi\/classes\/class-schedule\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"qbutton  normal\" style=\"\">View Class Schedule<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; position=&#8221;center&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4509&#8243; img_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4508&#8243; img_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4507&#8243; img_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4510&#8243; img_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; position=&#8221;center&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fred and Maggie trying to find the elusive center<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; position=&#8221;center&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; position=&#8221;center&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;http:\/\/youtu.be\/fSYPOhSgiis&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; position=&#8221;center&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4686&#8243; img_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text] 4 ounces can move 1,000 pounds [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Push-hands is a study we undertake after we have a foundation in the basic principles of Tai Chi. 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