Training Season 2026
Push Hands Now: Returns to SoHo NYC Saturdays 5pm RSVP required for location details pushhandsnow@gmail.com Sliding scale ($5-$30) A technique class is offered 4-5pm taproottaichi.com See rules on our home page. Open level meetup, facilitated by world class tournament players.
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Push Hands Workshops: NYC February 7th
My last workshop in Seattle was one of my personal favorites, and I’ve been thinking about why. The people who came made it great of course, a full house, coming from different martial arts schools, charged with curiosity. My challenge was to lead a workshop that’s truly meaningful for every body and all levels- one…
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Reflections on the VII International Tuishou Competition in Guadalajara
… about the VII International Tuishou Competition in Guadalajara, Spain on 11/16/24, and what made it so special. The most obvious distinction: there is ONLY push hands (tuishou) at the International Tuishou Competition. No tai chi forms or weapons demonstrations, not to mention any other style whether internal or external. This creates an environment where…
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Training Season 2024
One year ago I was maxing out my training in preparation for the biggest fight of my career. The event itself was delightfully worth the preparation that it took, but it was the training season that set the stage and that raised the bar for me. I made a few attempts at journaling on those…
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