THE FIVE-WORD TECHNIQUE OF YANG STYLE TAIJI

Traditional Yang Style Taiji Pushing Hands is built upon a comprehensive tactical framework known as the 'Five Words': Tumble (Die), Strike (Da), Capture (Qin), Seize (Na), and Throw (Shuai). Each word represents a specific category of martial skill. Tumble refers to lower limb leg techniques; Strike covers upper limb striking; Capture involves finger techniques for closing meridians (Jingluo); Seize focuses on hand-based locking and buckling; and Throw utilizes specialized wrestling maneuvers. This DVD, presented by Master Li Derun—the 4th Generation Disciple of Yang Style Taijiquan—unveils the foundational Single Pushing Hands with Fixed Step (Ding Bu Dan Tui Shou) as passed down through the lineage of Yang Jianhou. This is the essential starting point for developing the sensitivity required for internal mastery.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND BIOMECHANICS

The core of Single Pushing Hands training lies in the standardization of the 'Circle.' Biomechanically, the upper limbs must maintain a large, round shape where the strength is constant—neither increasing nor decreasing. This requires a sophisticated rotation of the arms (inward and outward) to create a protective sphere. Master Li Derun explains the division of the circle into two semicircles and four distinct areas, emphasizing the harmony between the upper and lower body. The footwork must be rooted, following the formula: 'Bow in the front and empty in the back then keeps the center naturally.' This alignment ensures that the practitioner can neutralize incoming force through the rotation of the waist while maintaining a stable center of gravity.

PRACTITIONER BENEFITS AND LINEAGE

Practicing the Fixed Step Single Pushing Hands is the most effective way to cultivate 'Listening Power' (Ting Jin). By adhering to the standardized movements demonstrated by Master Li, students learn to detect the slightest change in an opponent's direction and force. This training is vital for anyone wishing to move beyond the solo form into the practical world of Taiji combat. The lineage from Yang Jianhou to Hu Xingzhai ensures that the methods shown are historically accurate and biomechanically sound. This DVD serves as a professional guide for practitioners to build a solid foundation in internal power, structural alignment, and the 'Adhere and Follow' principles that are the hallmark of the Yang family tradition. It is an indispensable resource for mastering the subtle art of internal neutralization.