Chen Style Taiji Athletics Push Hands Competition Drills by Zhang Dongwu DVD
LECTURER: Zhang Dongwu
SKUDW143-04
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME51.0
Index: Chen Style Taiji Athletics Push Hands Competition Drills by Zhang Dongwu DVD // Tactical Push Hands / Fa-Jin Power // Martial Arts Preservation
Professional Guide To Athletics Taiji Push Hands And Competition Strategy Featuring Championship Expert Master Zhang Dongwu'S Winning Methods.
Index: Chen Style Taiji Athletics Push Hands Competition Drills by Zhang Dongwu DVD // Tactical Push Hands / Fa-Jin Power // Martial Arts Preservation
Systematic Training Archive
●Learn the tactical secrets of a six-time National Push Hands Champion for the platform.
●Master the integration of traditional Tui Shou skills with modern competition rules.
●Develop the high-level Listening sensitivity required to dominate the tournament arena.
●Refine your structural integrity and Fa-Jin for high-stakes athletic combat success.
A vital resource for schools to maintain curriculum authenticity.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Athletics Taiji Push Hands (Tui Shou) represents the modern evolution of traditional Taijiquan into a competitive sport. This DVD is presented by Master Zhang Dongwu, a 12th-generation Chen Style disciple whose credentials include six years as a National Push Hands Champion and numerous international titles. Master Zhang is uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between the ancient traditions of Chenjiagou and the rigorous requirements of the modern athletic arena. This volume is a distillation of his championship experience, offering a strategic roadmap for practitioners who wish to excel in National and International Taiji competitions while maintaining the integrity of the internal art.
TECHNICAL PHILOSOPHY
The Technical Routine of Athletics Push Hands is established upon the foundation of traditional Chen Style skills but adapted for the specific rules of modern tournament play. The philosophy centers on Invincibility through Sensitivity. Master Zhang teaches how to use the Adhere and Follow principle to control the opponent's center of gravity within the confines of a competition ring. The focus is on the efficient use of the eight energies (Peng, Lu, Ji, An, etc.) to create openings and score points without violating the rules of the platform. This methodology emphasizes tactical positioning and the psychological aspects of combat, ensuring the practitioner remains calm.
BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS
Biomechanically, Athletics Push Hands requires an exceptional level of Rooting and Structural Buoyancy. Master Zhang provides a deep analysis of the Kinetic Chain required to resist an opponent's push while simultaneously preparing an explosive counter. The training focuses on the Kua (pelvis) as the primary engine for weight distribution and power generation. By utilizing Spiral Force (Chansi Jin), the practitioner can dissipate an opponent's direct force and redirect it into a throw or a push-out. The DVD demonstrates how to maintain a Plump internal pressure (Peng Jin) that acts like a pressurized sphere, making it impossible for the opponent to find a solid point of attack.
PRACTICE AND APPLICATION
Across the instructional segments, Master Zhang Dongwu breaks down the specific drills and strategies that led to his championship success. He covers the nuances of the current competition rules and demonstrates how to exploit them using traditional Taiji logic. The instruction includes footwork drills, sensitivity exercises, and specific winning techniques for the Lei Tai (platform). Master Zhang also shares the secrets of maintaining balance and composure, which are critical for high-level performance. This DVD is an indispensable guide for any serious martial artist looking to compete at the highest levels of Taiji Push Hands, providing the technical and tactical edge needed for victory.
Athletics Taiji Push Hands (Tui Shou) represents the modern evolution of traditional Taijiquan into a competitive sport. This DVD is presented by Master Zhang Dongwu, a 12th-generation Chen Style disciple whose credentials include six years as a National Push Hands Champion and numerous international titles. Master Zhang is uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between the ancient traditions of Chenjiagou and the rigorous requirements of the modern athletic arena. This volume is a distillation of his championship experience, offering a strategic roadmap for practitioners who wish to excel in National and International Taiji competitions while maintaining the integrity of the internal art.
TECHNICAL PHILOSOPHY
The Technical Routine of Athletics Push Hands is established upon the foundation of traditional Chen Style skills but adapted for the specific rules of modern tournament play. The philosophy centers on Invincibility through Sensitivity. Master Zhang teaches how to use the Adhere and Follow principle to control the opponent's center of gravity within the confines of a competition ring. The focus is on the efficient use of the eight energies (Peng, Lu, Ji, An, etc.) to create openings and score points without violating the rules of the platform. This methodology emphasizes tactical positioning and the psychological aspects of combat, ensuring the practitioner remains calm.
BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS
Biomechanically, Athletics Push Hands requires an exceptional level of Rooting and Structural Buoyancy. Master Zhang provides a deep analysis of the Kinetic Chain required to resist an opponent's push while simultaneously preparing an explosive counter. The training focuses on the Kua (pelvis) as the primary engine for weight distribution and power generation. By utilizing Spiral Force (Chansi Jin), the practitioner can dissipate an opponent's direct force and redirect it into a throw or a push-out. The DVD demonstrates how to maintain a Plump internal pressure (Peng Jin) that acts like a pressurized sphere, making it impossible for the opponent to find a solid point of attack.
PRACTICE AND APPLICATION
Across the instructional segments, Master Zhang Dongwu breaks down the specific drills and strategies that led to his championship success. He covers the nuances of the current competition rules and demonstrates how to exploit them using traditional Taiji logic. The instruction includes footwork drills, sensitivity exercises, and specific winning techniques for the Lei Tai (platform). Master Zhang also shares the secrets of maintaining balance and composure, which are critical for high-level performance. This DVD is an indispensable guide for any serious martial artist looking to compete at the highest levels of Taiji Push Hands, providing the technical and tactical edge needed for victory.
Master Zhang Dongwu
Biographical Profile: Zhang Dongwu
International Tai Chi Master and Successor of Chen-style Taijiquan
Zhang Dongwu is a prominent martial artist and an official successor of the Chen-style Taijiquan lineage. Having studied directly under the renowned Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, he is recognized as one of the "Ten Great Tiger" disciples of the Chen village tradition. He has spent decades teaching internationally, establishing a reputation for his technical clarity and his dedication to preserving the traditional mechanics of Chen-style Tai Chi in a contemporary global context.
Martial Arts Background: Authentic Chen Village Heritage
Zhang Dongwu’s background is rooted in the rigorous training environment of Chenjiagou, the birthplace of Tai Chi. His mastery encompasses the entire Chen-style curriculum, including the Old Frame (Lao Jia), Small Frame (Xiao Jia), and New Frame (Xin Jia) routines, as well as traditional weaponry such as the Tai Chi sword and broadsword. His training emphasizes the hallmark "silk-reeling" (Chan Si Jin) energy and the unique explosive power (Fa Li) that distinguishes the Chen system from other Tai Chi lineages.
Legacy and Contribution: Global Education and Systematic Training
As a world-class educator, Zhang Dongwu has been instrumental in the international spread of Chen-style Tai Chi. He has authored numerous instructional books and videos, breaking down complex internal principles into accessible training methods. Through his leadership at the Dongwu Taiji Academy, he has mentored thousands of students and trained a new generation of instructors. His work focuses on maintaining high technical standards, ensuring that the historical combat logic and health-preserving benefits of the art are preserved as it expands globally.
Artistic Style: Dynamic Power and Spiral Mechanics
His style is characterized by the distinct Chen-style contrast between "softness and hardness." His movements demonstrate a profound command of spiral mechanics, where power is generated from the ground and expressed through the entire body in continuous, fluid motions. In his practice, one can observe the clear alternation between slow, meditative transitions and sudden, explosive strikes. His execution is precise and powerful, embodying the practical martial roots of the Chen family tradition while maintaining the internal calm central to all Tai Chi.
HERITAGE ARCHIVE: This instructional media is part of the Chinoiserie2008 Traditional Wushu Collection. Our mission is to preserve the authentic lineage and technical standards of Chinese martial arts through systematic digital documentation.
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TAGS: Taiji Push Hands | Athletics Tui Shou | Zhang Dongwu | Competition Taiji
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