Push Hands

Push Hands is a martial arts training exercise derived from Tai Chi, focusing on cultivating sensitivity, balance, and body awareness through controlled partner movements. Practitioners work together to develop a relaxed, unified state by applying gentle, adaptive pushes and responses. It emphasizes detecting an opponent’s intentions and maintaining fluid, soft contact rather than force. The goal is to enhance internal strength, coordination, and strategic responsiveness, fostering a deeper understanding of movement and energy flow. Push Hands is both a practice for mindful combat training and a way to improve overall physical and mental harmony.