Push Hands & applications
Saturday, April 29, 2:00-4:30pm

Double Push Hands & Applications

Taijiquan's fundamental principles are best understood when working with a partner. Taijiquan's two person drills are called Push Hands. Double Push Hands is a two person drill with six simple techniques. Double Push Hands focuses on smooth, controlled motions to neutralize incoming force. Cooperative practice enhances learning so the techniques are grasped quickly. Seminar participants will develop their “Root” and whole body movement. Root and whole body movement are the foundations of stability and power training in Taijiquan. The seminar will also introduce the martial applications that can be developed from Double Push Hands. Techniques will include joint locks, take downs, and striking.
Seminar participants will learn.

• Double Push Hands' six techniques
• Range and proper approach to the opponent.
• Rooting and whole body motion
• Basic neutralization skills
• The theory of martial applications

Instructors:
Jeff Pratt 
Gerard Ashe

Price:
YMAA: $52
​Non-YMAA: $65
​YMAA students contact us for a discount code