Taiji Pushing Hands 1 & 2 (YMAA Tai Chi) Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

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Refine Your Tai Chi Practice

Tai Chi Pushing Hands trains you to develop sensitive feeling, or "Listening Jin" to sense to your opponent's intention, understand their Jin (power), neutralize it, and then counterattack. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming clearly instructs the finer details of step-by-step Pushing Hands training, and with an emphasis on understanding the emitting of Jin and its applications. Techniques are taught solo and with a partner, from the most basic to advanced.

Course 1
Structure of Pushing Hands
Basic Taiji Symbol Sticking Hands
Solo Single Pushing Hands
Partner Single Pushing Hands
Partner Double Pushing Hands

Course 2
Basic Yin/Yang Taiji Ball Qigong
Three Basic Jins
Moving Taiji Symbol Sticking Hands
International Stationary Double Pushing Hand Routine
International Moving Double Pushing Hand Routine

Special Features: Over 100 Chapter Selections • Narration: English or French with Pinyin/Chinese • Multi -Language Menus & Subtitles: English, French • Interactive YMAA Product Catalog with previews of all YMAA video titles

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PUSH HANDS TUTELAGE.......2006-11-17

This DVD combines two VHS tapes that were titled Taiji Pushing Hands 1 and Taiji Pushing Hands 2. I own both of the VHS tapes, having purchased them when they were first released. As I've mentioned in other reviews, I have always been satisfied after purchasing martial arts DVDs of material that I already had previously purchased in the VHS format. Besides the advantages of easy access when using a DVD, Dr. Yang, Jwing Ming usually includes a fair amount of new material when he re-releases a product on DVD.

The production quality is excellent as always, and I feel this is one of the few videos available by anyone that actually gives sound instruction in how to learn and practice Taijiquan pushing hands. I own a number of different pushing hands videos by various teachers. Unfortunately, they require a high level of skill in order to benefit from the material as the tapes either are not in English or use limited English to teach the concepts. Many of the tapes available from other teachers do not cover the material as thoroughly as does Dr. Yang.

Taijiquan pushing hands is a critical skill to develop for anyone that is serious in their study of Taijiquan. It is, I hate to say impossible, but let's face reality, there is no way a person can reach their potential in the application of Taijiquan techniques unless time is spent doing pushing hands with a variety of practitioners. OK, so you and a couple of buddies toss each other around in kind of free for all haphazard method (or lack of). That is not pushing hands, and anyone not learning proper methods in pushing hands can only reach a low level of skill.

Learn the techniques and pushing hands routines on this video, practice often with everyone that is willing, and your skill will greatly increase. As skill increases, it becomes possible to truly "win" in pushing hands while being very conservative with your energy. Watching someone "win" at pushing hands while overpowering the other person is not as impressive as seeing someone with high skill seemingly control the other person while staying centered, calm and using very efficient techniques. This kind of skill comes from long hours of practice with live persons and using correct techniques, like the ones taught on this video.

The video covers the following material, with both courses available on the DVD:

Course 1
Structure of Pushing Hands
Basic Taiji Symbol Sticking Hands
Solo Single Pushing Hands
Partner Single Pushing Hands
Partner Double Pushing Hands

Course 2
Basic Yin/Yang Taiji Ball Qigong
Three Basic Jins
Moving Taiji Symbol Sticking Hands
International Stationary Double Pushing Hand Routine
International Moving Double Pushing Hands Routine

Dr. Yang personally demonstrates the majority of the material. He then uses students of varying levels of skill to demonstrate the techniques further. It is always beneficial to the student when they are able to view various levels of skill when learning new movements. If one only sees correctly done moves, how will a student be able to differentiate between correct moves and moves that violate the principles of Taijiquan. Just as one must know and understand the yin and the yang when practicing Taijiquan, one must also know and understand what is correct practice and what is not.

Very few teachers have passed onto the general public information concerning how to use the yin yang diagram in their forms and in their applications (push hands). Jou, Tsung Hwa touched briefly on the subject in his book "The Tao of Taijiquan". In his book he talks about using the yin yang diagram to practice the various types of kicks found in the form. Additionally, he shares some thoughts about the hand positions, phases of the moon and using the yin yang diagram.

Why am I not surprised that Dr. Yang is the first martial artist to release this information on video (to the best of my knowledge). Dr. Yang and his production staff have certainly set the standard for the way martial arts videos should be produced.

I agree, this is a great intro to Tai Chi Push Hands.......2005-09-28

I've always wondered what Push Hands was - this video explains that in great detail and teaches how to learn in a very gradual manner. I got my copy last week (...)

Im glad I finally found this DVD, because it shows exactly what I was looking for - I once saw two women 'pushing hands' in the park and was fascinated, but have never found a video on the subject until now. Nice sound and picture, and Dr Yang seems to be a very nice teacher.

Amazing intro to Tai Chi Pushing hands.......2005-09-13

This video looks and sounds great, and the content is excellent. The DVD has 2 complete videos in it, courses 1 & 2. So you can progress smoothly, with detailed instruction from the teacher. Its like a private lesson, where he gives precise instruction and adjustments, making it very easy to learn from.

Taiji Pushing Hands 3 & 4 (YMAA Tai Chi) Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

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Taiji Pushing Hands 3 & 4 (YMAA Tai Chi) Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Starring: Jwing-Ming;senior students Dr. Yang
Director: Jwing-Ming;David Silver Dr. Yang
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ASIN: B000F0UQYK
Release Date: 2006-05-01

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Tai Chi Push Hands Courses 3 and 4:
Refine your Tai Chi.

Pushing Hands trains you to develop sensitive feeling, or Listening Jin, to sense your opponents intention, understand their Jin (power), neutralize it, and then counterattack. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming clearly instructs the finer details of step-by-step Pushing Hands training, with an emphasis on understanding the emitting of Jin and its applications. Techniques are taught solo and with a partner, from the most basic to advanced.

Course 3
•Wardoff, Pressing and Twisting Jin
•Stepping, Sense of Distance, and Angling
•Single Pushing Hands
•Double Pushing Hands

Course 4
•Coiling and Spiraling Training
•Taiji Jin Practice
•Large Rollback Pushing Hands
•Cai, Lie, Zhou, Kao Pushing Hands

Special Features: Hundreds of Scene Selections • Narration: English or French with Pinyin/Chinese • Multi -Language Menus & Subtitles: English, French • Interactive YMAA Product Catalog with previews of all YMAA video titles

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Australia released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: Chinese (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Subtitles), SYNOPSIS: Master Chu, a retired Chinese Tai-Chi master, moves to Westchester, New York to live with his son Alex, his American daughter-in-law Martha, and their son Jeremy. However, Martha's second novel is suffering from severe writers' block brought on by Chu's presence in the house. Alex must struggle to keep his family together as he battles an inner conflict between cultural tradition and his modern American lifestlye. SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Trailer(s),

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I loved this bittersweet compelling movie.
Tai Chi
Beautiful Movie
Crosscultural masterpiece, interesting for tai chi overview
What can i say? Ang Lee is a god with a human touch!

Pushing Hands
Starring: Bin Chao , Victor Chan , Lester Chit-Man Chan , Fanny De Luz , and Audrey Haight
Director: Ang Lee
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ASIN: B00000IZ0B
Release Date: 1999-06-29

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Mr. Chu is a recently widowed tai-chi master who moves from Beijing to New York to live with his son. Chu's American daughter-in-law, Martha, can't stand having him around the house. He finds her Western ideas on raising children and keeping a home to be curious at best. These conflicts test family bonds and Mr. Chu's highly developed sense of balance. This was the first feature as a director for Ang Lee (Sense and Sensibility) and has many of the hallmarks of his later, better-known works: finely observed characters, gentle yet pointed humor, and the ability to see and understand both sides of a cultural divide. The charismatic Sihung Lung (who also starred in Lee's The Wedding Banquet and Eat Drink Man Woman) plays Chu with strength and understatement, but Deb Snyder is miscast in a thankless role. The title refers to a tai-chi exercise that's at the center of the film's best scene, a standoff in the kitchen of a Chinese restaurant. --Geof Miller

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Ang Lee, the director of "The Ice Storm," brings a touching story of cultures clashing in an ever-changing society. When widowed Mr. Chu, a tai-chi master, arrives from Beijing to live with his only son in an upscale New York suburb, it sets the stage for a warm comedy of manners.

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I loved this bittersweet compelling movie........2005-12-19

Such a beautifully written script - that I found myself relating to many aspects of this movie (ie: dealing with middle age, being an asian in America, also being a tai-chi enthusiast). This movie appealed to me so much that I can watch this several times over.
Ang Lee did a fantastic job of showing the different perspectives of each character in this Asian/American family (a traditional Chinese Father, his son and American daughter-in-law, and one adorable little grandson - living in one small home).
This is the basis of the movie and done so well, without confusion. It was spoken in both English and Chinese (the DVD version I have has subtitles).
Perhaps what was most endearing to me about this movie is that it in some way reminded me of my own father as well as myself as I approach middle age.
Also, if you have some interest in chinese martial arts, you'll definitely love the references and depiction of the graceful martial art of Tai-Chi.

Tai Chi.......2004-06-15

Don't fall into the trap of thinking all Tai Chi masters are enlightened beings. I have met a fair few masters with stubborn ego's in my time! wonderful film.

Beautiful Movie.......2004-05-29

This movie was so very poignant. The American wife Martha was really good. Who is this actress. I'd like to see more of her on films.

Crosscultural masterpiece, interesting for tai chi overview.......2003-04-25

While Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon shot Ang Lee into household ranks for his fluid, creative martial arts histrionics, this is no less a masterpiece in the somewhat more subdued version of Kung Fu -- the chinese art of Tai Chi.

The story is wrapped around an old Mr. Chu,a tai chi master (played almost effortlessly by Sihung Lung) who has moved from the rigors of a Beijing life to settle down in the suburbs of NY with his son Alex and his American wife, who's a novelist working from home. Mr Chu is at his wit's end, in a new culture, sans the language, spending his days watching Hong Kong videos vocally critiquing the Kung Fu moves much to the obvious chagrin of his American daughter in law.

While the pretext is predictable (They Dont Get Along), the emotional tussle of his son as an intermediary between his wife and father is well told, even comical at times. The film explores the Chinese ethic of filial relations -- father-son / man-wife / father-daughterinlaw etc. The movie is of a subtle, soft-spoken vein despite the loud emotions.

One minor grouse -- Tai Chi could have been a bit more integral to the story in a manner that food was to Eat Drink Man Woman ( another sensual feast from Lee) particularly in defining the character of Mr. Chu. It is a little difficult to digest that a "master" of Tai Chi could have the level of conceit and stubbornness that his character is shown to display.

But that's minor. I doubt Lee would put this movie on the top of his favorites stack, but this is a precious peep into the Lee of yore, the more honest movie maker before he set about making Hollywood blockbusters. Reason enough for me to watch it.

What can i say? Ang Lee is a god with a human touch!.......2002-07-01

I can't think of another director like Ang Lee, in that his films are so vastly different from each other yet all are so great, each in their own unique way.

Like many of his films (including Crouching Tiger), this one stars Sihung Lung, a great Chinese actor who unfortunately died of liver failure last month (May 2002) after filming "The Touch." He is amazing to watch, as usual, and plays very credibly in Pushing Hands as a Tai Chi master who moves to New York City to live with his son, his son's tightly strung Euro-American daughter in law and their bilingual child.

The "parent immigrates to live with children and doesn't fit in" story has been told many ways in many films, but somehow i doubt many of the rest of them are this human, this insightful, or this delightfully humorous.

It's really hard for one who hasn't seen Pushing Hands to imagine from the title, the tagline, the trailer and reviews what makes this film great, because what makes it great is Ang Lee, his constant writing companion James Schamus (also of Crouching Tiger fame), and the great acting, led by Sihung Lung.

If you're not already a fan of Ang Lee's other work besides Crouching Tiger (i.e. Eat Drink Man Woman, The Wedding Banquet, et al), then you might want to rent this one before you buy it, but if you already know you love Ang Lee, it's worth the purchase.

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Single Pushing Hands with Fixed Step
Starring: Wang Chang'an
Manufacturer: Guangzhou Beauty Culture Communication Co.Ltd
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ASIN: B000M2DNJG
Release Date: 2006-12-18

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The content of Single Pushing Hands: The harmony and standardization between the upper leg and the lower leg. What the upper limbs stresses is the circle which should be round and big. The strength can't be increased or decreased. Arms should be rotated inward and outward. Circle can be divided into two semicircles, four areas. Some formulas verse says: Bow in the front and empty in the back then keeps the center naturally, upward in the front and backward in the back then stands the left and right sides.

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Single Pushing Hands with Fixed Step _
Starring: Wang Chang?an
Manufacturer: Guangzhou Beauty Culture Communication Co.Ltd
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ASIN: B000M32ULW
Release Date: 2006-12-18

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his set of boxing is kept by Guo Shikui--a great Taiji master, so it remains full character of ancient Taijiquan. The boxing performs completely in vertical circles, with big frame posture. It contains small circles in big circles in its movements with the rule of three straight and four following. It is very clear in the yin and yang of the body, hand, and foot. All these connect with each other well. It is of high research and practical value. Under the guidance of Guo Shikui, Wang Chang'an gives the original combat function of the traditional Taiji. Every posture of the traditional Taiji has profound combat meaning.

The Single Hand Exercise Pushing Hands of Yi Quan

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The Single Hand Exercise Pushing Hands of Yi Quan

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ASIN: B000LP50WC
Release Date: 2006-12-01

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Hand-push is a fighting exercise, embodying the trial and step exercise. It can make up for the disadvantages of Sanshou. Hand-push is a unique way of fighting exercise in China.

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