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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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