Pushing Hands
Tui Shou - 推手
Course Details
Status
Date
5/20/2025 to 2/3/2026
Time
15:00 - 16:30
Location
Studio Emkan
Attendance Type
In Person
Participants Limit
25 participants
Instructors
Arash Rezaei
Tags
Specialized, Basic
Price
25,000,000 Toman
Course Description
Pushing Hands (Tui Shou) serves as a vital bridge between solo Taijiquan forms and their practical applications. This traditional, partner-based, and dynamic exercise focuses on sensing force, maintaining balance, and responding softly to pressure.
In Pushing Hands, practitioners explore the principles of Tai Chi through live interaction: listening, yielding, leading, and releasing.
More than a martial drill, it is a space for cultivating internal responsiveness, developing Ting Jin (Listening Energy), and harmonizing body, mind, and partner.
Course Structure
This foundational course introduces the essential concepts of Pushing Hands, including:
- Basic postures and stance in relation to a partner
- Introductory circular drills (single-hand and double-hand circling)
- Transmitting and redirecting force without tension (Yielding and Redirecting)
- Developing sensitivity to incoming force (Ting Jin – Listening Energy)
Learning Objectives
- Understand the practical foundation of Tai Chi through partner interaction
- Improve stability and balance in dynamic conditions
- Cultivate skill in receiving and redirecting force
- Prepare for advanced levels, including free-style push hands
Benefits and Values
- Deeper insight into Taijiquan: moving from form to application
- Development of internal-body awareness: learning to respond softly to force and change
- Real experience of balance and center: not as theory, but through live engagement
- Collaborative learning: principles are embodied through real-time interaction with a partner
Who Is This For?
- Taijiquan practitioners from beginner to intermediate levels
- Those interested in the practical and internal aspects of martial arts
- Anyone seeking to cultivate calm response, bodily awareness, and inner control in real-life interactions
Why Learn With Us?
This course is grounded in the teachings of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and the educational system of YMAA. Our approach offers:
- Safe, step-by-step guidance for entering partnered practice
- Philosophical and practical context for each technique
- A structured path into advanced Pushing Hands, martial Tai Chi applications, and internal development
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Absolutely. All practices are conducted under the supervision of qualified instructors, with a strong emphasis on safety, relaxation, and gradual progress.
Tuishou (Pushing Hands) is an interactive two-person practice designed to develop energy sensitivity, physical awareness, and the practical application of Taijiquan principles. It serves as a bridge between solo form practice and martial applications.
This course is intended for students who are already familiar with the fundamentals of Taijiquan forms and seek a deeper understanding of energy exchange, center of gravity, and principles of balance in partner interaction.
Participants will learn to:
- Maintain central equilibrium
- Develop Ting Jin (listening energy)
- Apply Hua Jin (neutralizing energy)
- Practice Fa Jin (emitting energy)
- Engage with push-and-yield dynamics
- Practice both fixed and moving-step Tuishou
- Apply principles of non-resistant response
No. Partners are paired during class under the instructor’s guidance. In addition, solo drills for cultivating balance and coordination are an essential part of the training.
Yes. Tuishou is a foundational step in learning the martial applications of Taijiquan. It enables students to explore self-defense concepts while maintaining calmness and non-aggression.
The Taijiquan form is an individual practice that builds internal structure and energy. Tuishou is an interactive practice, applying those same principles in relation to another person.
The refund policy varies depending on the type of event. If you withdraw up to one week before the start date, a significant portion of the fee is refundable. After that point, depending on the circumstances, a credit may be issued for participation in a future course.
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Companion Experience
Calm in the Midst of the Storm: I’m Niloufar Bolouri, and I was introduced to Tai Chi Chuan during the difficult days of the COVID pandemic—when the world had gone quiet and hearts were unsettled. With the guidance of my dear cousin and the precise, generous teachings of Master Arash Rezaei, I entered a world where stillness holds depth and movement carries meaning. For me, Tai Chi became a path back to balance. I’m grateful to be part of the YMAA Iran family today, and I sincerely hope others will also begin this unique and transformative journey.
Companion Experience
The management of this center reflects a clear vision and deep respect for the traditional legacy of internal arts. From well-structured class schedules to respectful and responsible communication, everything operates at a truly professional and reliable standard.
Companion Experience
Despite the long journey from Kerman, being at YMAA is invaluable to me. Guided by sincere instructors, I find greater calm and grounding. YMAA is more than just a class—it’s a sanctuary where I reconnect with myself.
Companion Experience
At YMAA Iran, I discovered Taijiquan in a way that connected both its philosophy and practical application. The structured curriculum, methodical training, and the presence of instructors trained under Dr. Yang set this school apart from any other I’ve experienced.