Sun, Jul 26 · 10:00 AM JST
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For those who cultivate inner peace through meditation, refine alignment with yoga or Pilates, or practice the internal arts of Tai Chi:
Have you ever wondered how to apply your refined awareness into a dynamic, harmonious connection with another person?
Originating from Tai Chi, Competitive Tuishou (Push Hands) is a striking-free, stand-up grappling sport. Rather than overpowering your opponent with brute force, you learn to read, redirect, and utilize their own energy to unbalance them. It is a profound, non-verbal "dialogue of somatic awareness."
🤼♂️ The Rules: Clear and Minimalist, Like "Refined Sumo”
the objective is to push your partner out or cause them to lose their balance and touch the ground with any part of their body other than their feet.
The rules are as clear as Sumo, yet victory is achieved not through raw muscle, but through structural alignment and precise mental focus.
## 🥋 Two Paths of Flow: Static & Dynamic
Fixed-Step Tuishou: Both feet remain rooted in place. Without moving a single step, you circulate energy with your partner, challenging your core and balance in a subtle "game of psychological and physical chess."
Moving-Step Tuishou: Move freely with footwork and steps. Master space and distance while dynamically seeking openings in a continuous, flowing dance of redirection.
✨ What Tuishou Awakens Within You
The Mechanics of Effortless Power: You will learn to effortlessly redirect and utilize your partner's force to unbalance them, turning high-level martial arts concepts into reproducible physical science.
Refined Somatic Awareness: Awaken a profoundly rich body intelligence that allows you to read your partner's center of gravity and intentions through light, tactile contact.
True Deep Core Strength: Engage your deep stabilizing muscles and skeletal structure rather than superficial tension, developing an incredibly strong core.
Solid Grounding: Cultivate an unshakeable sense of balance and deep connection to the earth.
Optimal, Neutral Posture: Train your body to constantly find its effortless vertical axis, naturally resulting in a beautiful, aligned posture.
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Date & Time: July 26th, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Attend Fee: Free
Meeting Location: A resting place with roof Near Baseball Field A, Hanegi Park
Google Maps Link https://maps.app.goo.gl/ci2nQm2knsgt1tnj7?g_st=ic
What to Bring:
Hydration (Drinks)
Clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty
🌧️ Weather Policy
Rain Cancellation: The event will be canceled if it rains.
Forecast Check: If the weather forecast predicts a 30% or higher chance of rain by 5:00 PM on the previous day (July 25th), the event will be officially canceled.
⚠️ Important Notice Regarding Injuries
Fixed-Step Only: Participants who do not have personal sports injury insurance are not welcome to Moving-Step Tuishou sparring.
Insurance Holders: Those with active sports injury insurance may participate in both Fixed-Step and Moving-Step sparring.
You are welcome to participate in Fixed/Moving step Tuishou practice even without the insurance.
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