World Series Push Hands (Match 1) SIFU NIKO True Push Hands - Orange County California

[@Jenjak]

I follow coach Jan since a while, and I saw the build up of the event. I was surprised to see you there ! Congratulations for the win.

[@sifuniko]

Thank you! I had a blast! And I look forward to being able to help them out with bettering the rules and all that other jazz!

[@samuelgreene3952]

Watching you do push hands is so inspirational. I love the fluidity you maintain! I just started my Taiji training and you give me something to aspire to(as does my teacher :)

[@sifuniko]

Keep going!!

[@kingofaikido]

Nice readings of the elbow-wrist and reversals. 13 Chapters!

[@kingofaikido]

It's so easy to read others when we get the water element, huh..! Stiff as boards most of your opponents... How curious..!

[@andydent3728]

I miss my Sifu so much, this video brought back some very tactile memories. (Dr Wong Kit Po)

[@sifuniko]

❤️❤️❤️

[@WhiteApeMA]

So excellent. Just discovering your channel. I don't have any tai chi near me so all I've been able to do is learn a few moves online but I know that doesn't cut it. I am also in bjj and a couple other things and would love to make use of my tai chi in these other areas and get to understand it beyond forms like you have. Love your work my guy keep tai chi alive!

[@sifuniko]

Thanks a ton! Reach out anytime [e-mail]

[@paulmcintyre7800]

Impressive. Much harder than it looks 👏🙏

[@louisshapiro5425]

Your skill is very impressive! Good to see you posting again I've enjoyed your other videos. 🙏

[@AztecUnshaven]

You ever cross hands with Tim Cartmell good sir? He's a veteran of Taiwanese Gongfu and is well versed in Wu Taiji, Bagua and Xingyi. He's also a high level BJJ Black Belt, I believe he still teaches in the OC area.

[@markdonovan1540]

The other player was so tense and his lack of central equilibrium was skilfully exploited by you. He was getting frustrated and tried to resort to force on several occasions. I appreciate your playful approach to competition, where you focus a lot on the principles to get your win.

[@fallingleaveskungfu]

Respect.

[@pranakhan]

I'm interested in how it feels to attempt fixed position on those ground pads. Are they for sale somewhere?

[@Jenjak]

I don't like the little pad on which competitors stand. They looks slippery and a bit useless. just round marks on the floor would be enough.

[@sifuniko]

Yeah like I mentioned they have a few things to work out! I was just a good sport and did whatever they suggested as far as rules and what they had in place!

[@WSOJJ]

These issues are going to be resolved in the next tournament

[@ninjafruitchilled]

I guess the pads let competitors choose their own width/stance, doesn't seem like a bad idea.

[@Jenjak]

@@ninjafruitchilled I do it with two concentric circles on the ground (inner circle=1foot and a half, outer circle = 5feet). If you get the opponent out of the first circle, it's one point, out of the outer circle, it's two points. Players have enough range to adjust their step.

[@MrSuperfrat]

Watching this guy on Survivor now

[@matzerias]

Did u ever touched hands with Adam Mizner? If so what does it feel like? Thanks for sharing a short view of your way with us! 🙏🙂

[@sifuniko]

Mizner told me it would be pointless for us to touch. I don't know if i'd get a chance... I'd like to but he seems to think there is no need.

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

@@sifuniko what...? Why?

[@sifuniko]

@@jestfullgremblim8002 He said there would be no point

[@KingoftheJiangl]

Mismatch

[@charlesbetancourt7337]

Match 3'was against a bjj black belt.

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

Well, even tho it kinda was meant for BJJ people to try out Taiji, you can't expect to do well in a Push hands tournament without Taiji experience

[@charlesbetancourt7337]

@@jestfullgremblim8002 but if Tai chi were a fake martial art, as many MMA/,bjj fans calim. Then Nicco should have been shoved off the steps easily by anybody.

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

@@charlesbetancourt7337 yeah i never siad otherwise. I was replying to the commenter saying that it wasn't Niko's fault that this was a mismatch haha

[@ratehhuti4445]

Respect

[@sifuniko]

😎😎