Push Hands Series
9 Week Series
Thursdays, September 24th - November 19th
1:45-2:45pm

Push Hands (Tui Shou, 推手) is a partner-training method from Tai Chi Chuan that offers a unique opportunity to experience Tai Chi principles through touch, movement, and connection. Rather than relying on muscular strength, students learn to develop sensitivity, balance, timing, relaxation, and whole-body coordination.

This series is intended for students who already have a foundation in Tai Chi. Participants must have completed both introductory Tai Chi courses (Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail and Four Corners) plus at least one full series of the Tai Chi Form course.

Through a progressive series of partner exercises and drills, students will explore how to maintain their structure and balance while moving with another person, recognize and neutralize incoming force, and respond through yielding, listening, and following. Training is cooperative and supportive, allowing students to develop confidence and skill while learning to remain relaxed and centered under pressure.

Push Hands provides an important bridge between solo Forms practice and the practical application of Tai Chi principles. It deepens body awareness while cultivating the qualities of ting jin (listening energy), softness, adaptability, and connection.

Students will explore:

• Fundamental Push Hands patterns and partner drills

• Proper posture, alignment, and whole-body structure

• Maintaining balance and stability while moving with a partner

• The principles of yielding, sticking, listening, and following

• Developing sensitivity and awareness through touch

• Responding to force without relying on muscular strength

• Coordinating whole-body movement rather than isolated effort

Cost: $162 for the 9-week series

Pre-registration by September 24 is required. Because each class builds upon the previous one, we are unable to accommodate mid-series registration.

Come prepared to learn, listen, move, and discover a deeper dimension of your Tai Chi practice.

Learn more about Cain on our teacher bio page

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