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Push Hands推手

Partner sensitivity exercise in Tai Chi.

Also known as: tui shou, 推手

The foundation of Push Hands lies in developing Peng Jin (ward-off energy) and maintaining Song (relaxation) — the essential qualities that make this partner practice a powerful learning tool.

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Tai Chi's 8 Secret Energies

Tai Chi's 8 Secret Energies

Chen Xiaowang Explains the Five Core Tai Chi Push Hands Methods

Chen Xiaowang Explains the Five Core Tai Chi Push Hands Methods

Glossary

Push Hands（推手）
Push Hands is a partner training method in Tai Chi Chuan that develops sensitivity, balance, and the ability to sense and redirect force through listening energy and internal structure.

Knowledge Connections

Lao Gong (劳宫)
Energetics
Applies In
Eight Gates (Ba Fa) (八法)
Combat
Applies In
Balance & Fall Prevention
Health
Evidence For

Learn more about Push Hands in the Tai Chi glossary.

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