Review Self Defense technique for a rear attack. Basic defense of rear pull on the shoulders from the rear and how to redirect the force of the pull to avoid being pulled to the ground. […]
Redirecting Front Attack
Review of a couple self defense options for redirecting an attack from the front. Explanation of ways you can stop an attack before the attacker touches you. […]
Aligning with Change of Direction
Explanation of the change in the bodies alignment before a change of direction in the Sun Style Short Form. Review of how the alignment of the body effects stress on the joints and balance during movement. […]
Slow = Strong
Review of the speed of movement during Tai Chi and Qigong. The slower the movement is done, the more momentum you will eliminate from the movement and the more the muscles are responsible for the full range of motion. Slow = Strong! […]
Review Deflect Downward Application
Review the movement from Sun Style Tai Chi Deflect Downward and how to apply the movement in a self defense situation, explaining the connection between the upper and lower body. […]
Review Front Choke Defense
Review Self Defense technique in response to a Front Choke attack. Explanation of footwork, body positioning, and retaliatory striking techniques. […]
Review Deflect Downward
Reviewing the body mechanics for Sun Style Tai Chi Deflect Downward. Explanation of the key points of the movement and the connections between the upper and lower body. […]
Review Self Defense Footwork
Review of basic evasive Self Defense Footwork. The technique is referred to as Open Door, swing the body out of the way of an incoming force, like a door opening. Optional striking techniques are also reviewed. […]
Review Application Single Whip
Review of the martial art application of Single Whip from Sun Style Tai Chi. Explanation of the body mechanics of the movement with an opponent. […]
Review Tai Chi Commencement
Review of the Commencement from Sun Style Short Form. Side view to show the angle of the hands in coordination with the lower body movement. […]