Tai Chi Combat - Push Hands

[@airmasquerade]

i like your video very much. i'm from Taiwan and i'm learning taichi now. it's so good to see an eastern martial art explained in an western aspect. The two aspects together makes a thing complete. Thx for the vid!!

[@pedrop8]

Your technique is so clean. I'm glad I found your videos.

[@LDogSmiles]

you have a good grasp of the taiji concepts of softness & hardness and not resisting force!

[@TheAndyC1966]

Great. Thanks. I do not practice Tai Chi, but the "pleasure and having fun" concept applies to all sports (and should apply also to life). I will try to apply it to my sport(s) activity. Thanks SO MUCH!!!

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

I have so much from you keep them video coming, thanks JJ. B-)

[@boaforma3259]

Hola mi nombre es Pablo y te escribo desde Uruguay (america del sur), soy practicante de artes marciales tradicionales y creo que haces un excelente trabajo, muy claro, dinamico y divertido. Felicitaciones.

[@rinneville7]

I like all the techniques. Just moved back to Phoenix and have been looking for somewhere to further train. Loved what I saw. Thanks!!! Rin

[@susanita60139]

Hallo from Spain. Thank you very much for uploading. Very good lessons.

[@joelotieno2284]

I always watch your videos since I came across them on you tube. I love the way you put Tai Chi,it isn't just learnt for fighting as many may think,but rather a soul relieving sport. I love this,I wish I could meet you so that you take me through this lessons.

[@PEACEEASE108]

Easiest teachable technique! Good stuff! JUST SAVED A BUNCH OF MONEY ON THIS LESSON!

[@hamideshaqzai9811]

Specially thanks from Mr. Jake Mace, to learning me this movements. it's really impressive and i do it with my friends trying to practicing more i'm your fun Mr. Jake Mace Thanks

[@sidneylewischrist]

I love your videos, you are always helping me to be better at tai chi

[@brendanheather2417]

Brilliant, I have just started learning Wu Dang short form in the UK and I am hooked, I want to learn the fighting applications of Tai Chi too, I am so impressed with your videos! I need to find myself a good partner I think. Thanks for posting

[@bufalo_juan]

Loved both techniques! going to practice them with my students. Thanks again! :D

[@candicechrestman328]

Nice Job! Inner smiling!

[@kwd271]

I have to learn these and several others before I advance to my next level in Tai Chi

[@Julesertel]

The principle of economy of energy totally makes sense. My kung fu master is also a jiu jutsu fighter, so last lesson was about wrestling on the ground, which I'm not used to. After ten minutes, you had no other choice but to learn to save your energy for the appropriate moment (or, you know, die...).

[@AnthonyStagliano]

Je te conseille de voir le film de Keanu Reeves "Man of Tai Chi"

[@RealKungFu]

Tai Chi Combat - Push Hands. We do some Tai Chi Push Hands and practice some of the fighting applications and self defense of Combat Tai Chi - Soft and Internal Style!

[@lokiko12]

Nice video. Good example techniques - simple enough for beginners to get the idea. Your body seems relaxed and flexible, but at some points you went too far away from your center (you kind of leaned forward a few times, and your back leg became completely empty). The guy with the green shirt could've easily thrown you off balance if he knew how. Watch out for that. And something for the green shirt guy: Green shirt guy, don't lean backwards so much. Also you twist your back leg in a strange way. Try to stay straight and rooted.

[@RealKungFu]

New Tai Chi Combat Lesson Uploaded this morning!

[@GypsyRoseDukes]

Thank you for your post! I can use this.

[@edathsc9419]

very cool stuff... I studied Kempo when I was younger but discontinued my involvement due to daily life and personal responsibilities (a job and two children). Now, much older by some 30 years, I am getting back into my personal growth and find that Tai Chi is very interesting to me. I will definitely be watching more of your videos. ed

[@avspanda]

love the videos

[@chilledchucky2042]

I think you may have inspired me to get back into MMA :) You deserve a lot of respect for your experience!

[@allenbrown1575]

i love tai chi it is very smooth i used to wrestle too

[@faard]

great work

[@marcgarcia8388]

LOL makes sense. I like how you throw him around. :)

[@Kamevon]

I LIKE ALL OF YOUR VOEDIOS

[@Kamevon]

MAKE ONE ABOUT HOW TO MASTER TAI CHI

[@Oniyama13]

I like what you're doing on all your vids. Don't sweat the haters. Thank you for providing such a wide variety of pragmatic, yet traditional information as well, on tai chi and all of your other videos on mook jong, and other kung fu forms, applications, and self-defence, health, & fitness tips. Keep going!

[@roshansuvarna6191]

If you really want to learn Tai chi go for David Dorian Ross 100 days of Tai chi

[@roshansuvarna6191]

Don't follow his crap it is not real one , when you watch David Dorian Ross then you will understand

[@BC3taiji]

I like both.

[@ddanilov22]

Amazing!

[@sunilb21]

Thanks for sharing! Peace!

[@brendenjay2118]

This is really cool! I do this with my family:)

[@RealKungFu]

Cool!

[@city3015]

Brenden Jay yeah try this on yr little son(if u have).thats gonna work.and only then. fool.

[@DJMarsheezy]

I like both

[@arnolddibi5560]

that's exactly what i used to do with o of my firends.i have been practicing taïchi chuan for one and half year,but i had to stop because of my university studies!!nevertheless,it would be a great pleasure to workout with you Jake!!!but i live in Paris!!!maybe one day!!who knows!!anyway,nice video!!! :D

[@mrpatzer]

combat..... waiting for that part.

[@rtgrief]

thanks, good job.

[@bufalo_juan]

YEa! thanks for sharing.

[@mccesarbrito]

i love kung fu , id like to learn personally with one sensei, one martial arts discipline the body and the mind..

[@onepiiece9943]

I like both moves

[@internalarts2]

Can we see some videos of your tournaments please? cheers

[@MrMiagimoto]

What is the difference between this and sticky hands?

[@jollybigfist]

try holding a posture for 2 hours. then you might start to get it

[@Breaker1985]

Hey Jake, i'm from italy and i watch all of your videos, your fantastic!! Can you please show more of that fighting application with push hands? Have you an idea how to train without partner?

[@sarathkumarasinghe7474]

I like his teaching

[@boadn26]

I do qigong and I star doing taichi moves without knowing nice job

[@nicholass6772]

So what you just showed the hand motions, will that help me in a fight and if so then how? Please explain

[@Tommy197910]

I just stumbled onto your video tonight and like what you have to say. I'm now a subscriber :) Many prefer attribute based martial arts from what I gather (Douglas Dreigh) as seen from the comments below. That is ok. The problem I see is that as we age we lose physical strength, balance, agility, etc. I'm much older and need to learn effective use of energy in a combat scenario. The "stronger, faster, better" seems to rule in our society. The beauty of tai chi is that if you are utilizing these attributes incorrectly as is the case of trained fighters in a cage match. Ever watch a 5min. each, 3 round match in the UFC? They get dog tired fast and these guys are at the top of their game. I'm not knocking these guys, I love to watch a good championship fight. But eventually, even the best have to retire because they can't challenge a younger more fit fighter, and so on. Tai chi teaches longevity and effective use of what you have and how to redirect their opposing force. The Chinese warriors of old were brilliant!

[@ramunassiugzda2336]

Hi Jake. Thanks for this video. It does make sense if you think of it. :) The beginning of the form you showed is a bit different from Aikido. But the ending (the use of your opponents energy against him) is exactly same fundamental idea of Aikido... and not only.. but it is up to the teacher (Shifu, sensei or a master) to teach this to the students.. :)

[@EvergreenAcupuncture]

I occasionally watch one of these videos to give myself a little inward smile and to see how many people are deceived. Oh, and all those “trolls” he mentions actually have real taiji experience. But...take it to the bank.

[@allenbrown1575]

the movie kung fu was the best so smooth and pure self defence but he could kill very easily too.

[@RealKungFu]

Mr. Miagimoto: Same!

[@tkwondo000]

Great stuff. Thanks Jake.

[@markmilligan3616]

I was tought to relax when i was boxing and found use less energy and was faster and able to think quicker for moves and learned how to read there body language

[@ikepavlovic8858]

great vid jake

[@RealKungFu]

Thanks Ike!

[@grrannimal]

Yes...it makes sense. ;-)

[@SlackKeyPaddy]

Aloha Jake; Love your 'free youtube videos.' Been practicing Gaung Ping Yang Taiji forms going on 40 years. Learned 'push hand using a different hand positions; Is this your Chen push hand set or a different Yang form?

[@ajcm3557]

i want to learn this way

[@banesbox]

Combat Tai Chi reminds me of those preppers who claim their "everyday carry bag" is not really a man purse.

[@inokunikashi8525]

thank you for this!! :D I'll learn from you everyday!! XD ive just subscribed, thank you again!! XD

[@emmanuel7085]

I love life, and I'm smiling while I'm writing you this: I don't know what you are practicing, but that's not taiji. It may look a bit like it, but you're off by many miles. If I were a in your shoes, like a teacher, I would be curious to know how taiji actually is. It puzzles me that you ignore the negative reviews and comments, calling them trolls. They are upset because people like you give a bad name to our art. Wouldn't you be? You've done a nice job inventing your version of it (to put it delicately), why not invent a new name for it. You'll get more credit that way.

[@marcgarcia8388]

I really want to learn how to do the sticky hands

[@YIQUANONE]

Tai Chi is not external, you are clueless to the difference between internal and external, everything you do is external., so don't refer to it as tai chi, it is just Jakes external application of External tai chi sets.,tai chi sets are not literal movements for external applications., but training aids for internal development, which ussally only are only shadows of internal movements, which can't be done without internal core, which is needed first, and does not come from practicing external so called tai chi sets.

[@ajayeramlochun2512]

u r an excellent teacher

[@louisfaye4836]

Right 👍

[@Tvidstein]

makes sense

[@bkmeahan]

funnier than a jackie chan movie.

[@calum2657]

Second technique was good.

[@RealKungFu]

Push Hands = Sticky Hands!

[@serenadesilhout]

Efraim Godah Don't speak on which you don't know. There are different kinds of "sticky hands" in chinese martial arts. They are not exclusive to one style or anything.

[@RealKungFu]

Efraim Godah Right! Push Hands and Sticky Hands are same!

[@RealKungFu]

serenadesilhout I agree!

[@wjffkdhkf]

ShaolinCenter Not even close, The characters are different to begin with. Chi(黐) in Chi Sau (黐手) means to stick in Cantonese Tui(推) in Tui Shou (推手) means to push in Mandarin ChiSau is a sensitivity training in WingChun which develops reflexes of both practitioners and their ability to sense the enemy's intention. Also focuses on striking aspects of San Shou mechanics by training how to punch opponent's centerline while protecting your own simultaneously. Tui Shou is a two person drill in Taijichuan or other similar "internal" schools that utilizes 8 different energy utilization movements which are peng(掤) Li( 捋) zhi(挤) An(安), Chai(採), Lai(挒), Zhu(肘), Kao(靠) (resist, redirect, push, press down, pluck, split, elbow, shoulder) combined with 5 different foot steps. Although it can be used as sensitivity training, it's main purpose is to teach practitioners grapling aspects of San Shou mechanics, re-positioning in fights, and the way you can turn the tides of the battle when the enemy has you right where he wants you (ching na(擒拿)) Because its main purpose is to teach the grapling aspect, Push hands "forms" are executed slowly while thinking about moves to make like chess. Only way two practices would look equal is if it's seen to a pair of untrained eyes. If the counter argument is the fact that there are different kinds of "sticky hands" in chinese martial arts, then the counter argument for this is the fact that there is no sticky hands drills in Taijichuan. Taijichuan practitioners usually move straight on to San Shou because there's enough sensitivity training in learning applications that go with the movements in the form Push Hands ≠ Sticky Hands

[@dragonflydanser]

Han Moon thanks for your characters vis t'ui shou and chi sau... not having any wingchun or cantonese background, i always assumed chi sau was cantonese for t'ui shou. i have been taught, however, that t'ai chi t'ui shou consists of p'eng, lu, chi, an (the first four you mentioned above... sorry, I do not know how to generate characters here, but yours seem correct, i might note) and the tsai, lieh, zhou, kao (no accounting for romanization, either... your characters, again, although modern simplified style, appear correct to this round eye) are associated with da lu... (uh, translates as "big roll-back"... gosh I wish I could generate characters). Also, i want to point out that sticking, using the words nien and tieh both, is taught as a necessary condition for beginning t'ui shou... which my teacher liked to call "Sensing Hands," I think for this very (stick ergo follow) reason. Anyhow, thanks for the instruction. I will keep in mind this distinction for further consideration. I talk too much, i know.

[@tonbonthemon]

"Although they use different forms, for the most part they don't go beyond the strong dominating the weak, and the slow resigning to the swift. The strong defeating the weak and the slow hands ceding to the swift hands are all the results of natural abilities and not of well-trained techniques." "All movements are motivated by "i" [mind-intention], not external form." The Tai Chi masters have always taught that external strength can never beat internal. Please don't assume that the internal "soft" tai chi is useless in combat against actual opponents. It is not strictly meditative exercise and not restricted to push-hands exercises. The forms are practiced to make certain movements committed to memory AND to practice the internal aspects of tai chi. They are practiced slowly for perfection. "Be still, when touched by the opponent, be tranquil and move in stillness; changes caused by my opponent fill him with wonder."

[@alspawnsimmons]

I Love it Finally someone ...who does it right...Ous

[@benquinney2]

Internal power

[@starcraft132131]

using his weight and energy

[@bcnihao]

"cause when you get angry, like a lot of you youtube trolls are angry in those comments" -- hahahahaha

[@ethancramer4956]

Hey I would like to get your opinion. I'm 16 and I'm wanting to start training in a martial art, I don't really know which one is the best for self defense. I usually get bullied at school and I'd like to be able to defend myself. Thanks

[@LDogSmiles]

Being a practitioner of Taichi, I think it's very good for self-defense but it takes many years to use effectively. Yongmudo is a korean martial art and is pretty good for self defense. Wing chun is very fast and includes a lot of strikes. I don't know much about Jeet kune do but I've heard it's effective in combat. Muay Thai is aggressive and powerful. There are many others too. Choose the one that best suits your situation. I do not believe their is a "best" martial art. They have similar philosophies expressed in different ways.

[@12omegar]

Another input from a fellow martial artist, what matters most isn't the style, but the instructor who teaches it. Yes, certain styles may have better applications in life or death situations, but from experience, if one is properly trained in any martial art, he or she can still defend themselves well. So, I would recommend trying out different schools in your area and finding which instructor teaches you the best, and which martial art you enjoy the most.

[@guird4]

if you want schoolyard-appropriate self defense skills fast, boxing or kickboxing will get you up to speed pretty fast. Just don't be the one to start the violence.

[@serenadesilhout]

Listen to what Jonathan says. The instructor is the most important factor when searching for a martial art to train in. There are many great kung fu teachers as well as many terrible ones; there are many great karate teachers as well as many terrible ones. A great kickboxing teacher is more valuable than a crappy kung fu instructor with an improper training or foundation. What good is learning taekwondo from someone who can barely kick properly? A good gauge of how good the school is, is to look at the school's highest ranking students - they'll give you an idea of where you'll be if you put in a similar amount of time in it. I study Emperor's Long Fist not necessarily because of the style (which is awesome btw) but because my instructors and the high level students know a lot, are good teachers, and know how to apply the techniques of the forms well in a sparring situation. Chinese external martial arts aren't that different from other kinds of external martial arts. However, the main difference, or advantage of learning kung fu is their emphasis on internal training; this includes breath training, concentration, and strengthening your circulation. This means you'd be able to stay healthier and more energetic for a longer period of time, which is why kung fu masters are typically still able to perform at a high level well into their old age. Once you do decide on a martial art, the best thing is to stick to it through the end. Most styles of martial arts (regardless of origin), you need minimum of 3 years training to be competent enough to defend yourself (including kickboxing, muay thai, or other arts). You need to absorb the basic training, conditioning, and techniques, and the intricate strategies and tactics of your art. You need 3 years to be competent and 10 years to obtain mastery. Some arts have shorter learning curves than others but this is the kind of commitment you should be making.

[@douglasdreigh5083]

Regarding martial arts for self defence, (and this is just an opinion), I would recommend Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Wing Chun or Karate. Hapkido and Shaolin are also very effective, but are rarer to find, I think. And I would recommend also taking up a grappling art as well as doing a course of weights and core exercises. There are a great many other martial arts that would probably do the same job, but I can only recommend styles I know something about. Good luck.

[@AliTwaij]

brilliant

[@jmdf7274]

This all looks good in Hollywood. Not so much in the street

[@jollybigfist]

nothing internal going on here except in jakes head. your push hands structure is weak and incorrect. test your frame with total relaxtaion. i don't think you will pass. using way too much force. Who did you learn taichi from? its not something that can be learned without a real teacher

[@psychologyandfitness]

hes a fake but he makes money from it so what are you going to do

[@psychologyandfitness]

tbh hes probably not taken more then a year or two of any style judging from how he moves

[@jollybigfist]

+fitnessenthusiast haha what will I do? hmm he is too far away and I'm too unfit to challenge him so i guess i will continue to be yet another voice decrying his fakery so that people have both sides to listen to. shame if it is the amount of effort he puts into being half assed.. he could be really good if he found a good teacher and actually studied an art properly

[@psychologyandfitness]

yea well whatever, were just commentators in a mass crowd my comment will almost undoubtedly be swept away and taken no note of. but ill still stop to make them. Jakes just a youtuber like anyone else making a business like anyone else. the real masters have almost no views or even try making videos, theyre usually just recorded by someone else, but thats just what they decided to do you know, not showboat or make a business or whatever else good or bad. jake focused on his youtube business, thats great, i remember awhile back when i found him years ago i think, my sifu was like stay away. i didnt really pick up on it at the time, i watched a few videos, now its blatant, but the point is jakes gonna do his thing, if your new enough to not see or pick up, then thats just your own thing, people who have studied will see he doesnt know much and just tune out. nothing against him, though i do wish for a business this large virtually he had better form and real principles so people could be taught correctly.

[@jollybigfist]

+fitnessenthusiast you're probably right.... about the comments being swept aside and about him running a business. I have no problem with him pursuing a successful business. my problem is that his business is based on deception. if he were selling cars he would be out of business and probably in jail or heavily fined for selling a product that isn't what he claims it is. does'nt do what he claims it does, and is likely to cause his consumers harm when they innocently think that they are learning self defence. but discover when they try to defend themselves that all they have is a lovely dance routine and get broken. anyway nice chat. i hopefully will get a chance to put up a vid if my admittedly student level anateur really bad kung fu

[@perrypelican9476]

Beginners of internal energy are not striking. They are learning a new way to move and think in order to develop more power than possible using the usual muscle movement. It's not simply a matter of doing certain exercises. It's about a totally different way that usually takes years of serious daily training to get anywhere. Its much more than just relaxing. Yes relaxation is an extremely important part of it because if the joints are tight then the Qi will not flow and you will be unable to use your ligaments and tendons in an effective way. If you want to teach internals you could first do it yourself. If you are telling beginners to strike before they can do deep relaxation then it only shows your lack if understanding of what internals are. No disrespect meant. Many practitioners like you think they know what internals are. They see it as simply a way to strike and that all you have to do is relax to get more power. It's so much more than that. Striking comes after years of developing control of your Qi. You have many followers and speak well. If only you knew what you were talking about. You do healthy stuff because one can't go wrong with exercise. I suggest that you study internal Kung fu for a few years from a real master. Everything will change for the better.

[@mikeferruggia]

ive avoided ever commenting but for the sake of your student's knees, this is not good. his back knee is taking all the rotating and torque and could lead to serious injury.

[@Menyhard]

Ok not to bad

[@JessicayuYC]

Dear Master Mace, May I suggest you not to emphasize breathing DEEPLY in your videos but just breathing NATUALLY instead. It will go deeper itself when one is relaxed during a correct posture or a flowing movement. Be awared of "在氣則滯" is one of the important Taichiquan principles. ;) I'm Jessica, Taichi teacher from Taiwan. Now teaching in Switzerland. I think your videos are very well made and valuable. Thank you for sharing!

[@SciSciToys]

+Jessica Yu Bushi, ta shi pianzi, ;)

[@justvers]

sense

[@benquinney2]

Dissolving

[@KevTarot]

may i ask? Do you direct your forces through your stomach (Dan Tian) area? How do you do this effectively?

[@THEJKDMAN]

WOAT

[@uryboyka8113]

👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@marcgarcia8388]

Oh NO YOU DIDNT!!!! Ouija Boards??!! Scary

[@henrydeutsch5130]

i feel dumber for having watched this

[@zorbataichi65brown19]

WHO the hell has graded, or Certified this fake? No one? Let us see the document!

[@benquinney2]

Like yoga

[@taffbanjo]

There is no combat in T'ai Chi - just friends working together. People who want to fight should learn karate - they don't have the minds for proper T'ai Chi.

[@-konepiece3435]

You wish to learn the hard way i see...?

[@charliemashara477]

I have heard the Shaolin Temple, they practice this for several years. I think there is a lot one could do with this. I am not sure one should dismiss this so easily.

[@billydiggs8602]

People don't attack like that

[@erikERXON]

omg

[@henrydeutsch5130]

Bro it's ok to just say you're gay 😂You won't be judged nowadays