Practical self-defence applications exist for all the movements of the Taiji Hand Form – in our classes we drill these movements repeatedly to develop them as reflexive responses. This practice can be done slowly to develop technique, and later more energetically to simulate a realistic self-defence situation or for pushing hands/sanshou competition training.
Category Archives: Applications
Martial Application – Sweep Lotus Leg
Dave and Vince demonstrating the form and application for the move Sweep Lotus Leg, including some footage of this technique being applied in Sanshou competition by Vince. If you look closely you can see Royce Gracie sat up behind somewhere watching!
Martial Application – Brush Knee Twist Step
Dave and Vince demonstrating the form and application for the move Brush Knee Twist Step, including some footage of this technique being applied in sanshou competition by Vince and Chris.