Shadowhand Taijiquan

Glossary


San Shou
Literally Scattering Hands but is the generic term for self-defence
Tui Shou
Also known as Pushing Hands but involves a lot more than pushing and the use of the entire body rather than just the hands the purpose of which is to gain an understanding of the principles of Taijiquan.
Qi ( ch'i)
Continuous flow of power from the feet to the point of application of force characterized by the lack of tension in the body that will block this flow and isolate the limbs from total body action