Traditional Chen Style Taiji Push Hands Combat Skills by Zhang Dongwu 2DVD
LECTURER: Zhang Dongwu
SKUDW143-01
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME113.0
Index: Traditional Chen Style Taiji Push Hands Combat Skills by Zhang Dongwu 2DVD // Zhang Dongwu / Push Hands Combat // Instructional Archive
Comprehensive 2-DVD Set On Traditional Taiji Push Hands Actual Combat Skills Featuring 36 Movements And The 8 Internal Energies By Master Zhang Dongwu.
Index: Traditional Chen Style Taiji Push Hands Combat Skills by Zhang Dongwu 2DVD // Zhang Dongwu / Push Hands Combat // Instructional Archive
Classical Movement Analysis
●Analyze 36 fundamental movements of traditional Taiji Push Hands Combat.
●Master the 8 internal energies: Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, and Kao.
●Learn to apply Silk Reeling Power in realistic interactive combat scenarios.
●Develop high-level tactile sensitivity to neutralize and redirect opponent force.
Explore the philosophical foundations of traditional martial virtue.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Traditional Taiji Push Hands (Tui Shou) is the bridge between solo form practice and real-world combat application. This comprehensive 2-DVD set is presented by Master Zhang Dongwu, a 12th generation disciple of Chen Style Taijiquan and a highly respected figure in the Chenjiagou lineage. The techniques shown here are derived from the Shun Bu Tui Shou (Push Hands with Steps), which is the third of the five traditional push hands methods of the Chen family. Master Zhang brings his extensive experience in both traditional training and modern combat to explain how the internal principles of Taijiquan are applied in high-intensity martial exchanges.
TECHNICAL PHILOSOPHY
The technical philosophy of this instructional set centers on the flexible application of the Eight Energies (Ba Jin): Peng (Ward-off), Lu (Roll-back), Ji (Press), An (Push), Cai (Pluck), Lie (Split), Zhou (Elbow), and Kao (Shoulder). Master Zhang explains that Push Hands is not a wrestling match but a sophisticated game of Listening (Ting Jin) and Neutralizing (Hua Jin). The 36 fundamental movements presented are designed to teach the practitioner how to maintain the Adhere and Follow (Zhan Nian Lian Sui) connection while seeking an opening in the opponent's defense. The goal is to achieve victory through steering clear of the solid.
BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS
Master Zhang Dongwu provides a detailed biomechanical breakdown of how internal power is expressed through the Silk Reeling (Chansi) kinetic chain. He demonstrates how the Dantian acts as the central pivot, coordinating the rotation of the joints to create a Spherical defensive structure. The biomechanics of Fa-Jin (explosive power) are shown to be a result of sudden, unified structural alignment rather than localized muscular effort. The training emphasizes Tactile Sensitivity, teaching the practitioner to detect the opponent's center of gravity and disrupt it through subtle changes in pressure and angle. This neigong-based approach ensures structural buoyancy.
PRACTICE AND APPLICATION
Across two discs, this series covers the transition from basic drills to actual combat applications. Master Zhang meticulously explains each of the 36 movements, showing how they incorporate the eight energies in response to various attacks. The instruction includes Shun Bu (following steps) footwork, which is essential for maintaining distance and creating leverage. Students are taught how to integrate grabbing (Qin Na), throwing (Shuai), and striking (Da) within the Push Hands framework. By studying these traditional techniques, practitioners develop a deep understanding of Knowing the Other, allowing them to respond spontaneously and effectively to any tactile stimulus.
Traditional Taiji Push Hands (Tui Shou) is the bridge between solo form practice and real-world combat application. This comprehensive 2-DVD set is presented by Master Zhang Dongwu, a 12th generation disciple of Chen Style Taijiquan and a highly respected figure in the Chenjiagou lineage. The techniques shown here are derived from the Shun Bu Tui Shou (Push Hands with Steps), which is the third of the five traditional push hands methods of the Chen family. Master Zhang brings his extensive experience in both traditional training and modern combat to explain how the internal principles of Taijiquan are applied in high-intensity martial exchanges.
TECHNICAL PHILOSOPHY
The technical philosophy of this instructional set centers on the flexible application of the Eight Energies (Ba Jin): Peng (Ward-off), Lu (Roll-back), Ji (Press), An (Push), Cai (Pluck), Lie (Split), Zhou (Elbow), and Kao (Shoulder). Master Zhang explains that Push Hands is not a wrestling match but a sophisticated game of Listening (Ting Jin) and Neutralizing (Hua Jin). The 36 fundamental movements presented are designed to teach the practitioner how to maintain the Adhere and Follow (Zhan Nian Lian Sui) connection while seeking an opening in the opponent's defense. The goal is to achieve victory through steering clear of the solid.
BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS
Master Zhang Dongwu provides a detailed biomechanical breakdown of how internal power is expressed through the Silk Reeling (Chansi) kinetic chain. He demonstrates how the Dantian acts as the central pivot, coordinating the rotation of the joints to create a Spherical defensive structure. The biomechanics of Fa-Jin (explosive power) are shown to be a result of sudden, unified structural alignment rather than localized muscular effort. The training emphasizes Tactile Sensitivity, teaching the practitioner to detect the opponent's center of gravity and disrupt it through subtle changes in pressure and angle. This neigong-based approach ensures structural buoyancy.
PRACTICE AND APPLICATION
Across two discs, this series covers the transition from basic drills to actual combat applications. Master Zhang meticulously explains each of the 36 movements, showing how they incorporate the eight energies in response to various attacks. The instruction includes Shun Bu (following steps) footwork, which is essential for maintaining distance and creating leverage. Students are taught how to integrate grabbing (Qin Na), throwing (Shuai), and striking (Da) within the Push Hands framework. By studying these traditional techniques, practitioners develop a deep understanding of Knowing the Other, allowing them to respond spontaneously and effectively to any tactile stimulus.
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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