Tai Chi 5 Elements TonBei Fist. Attacking Tachniques & Sanshou(Part 1)

This is not to give the impression that Master Zhang doesn’t demonstrate techniques on every video but this one is dedicated to the art of strike and counter strike. Fighting applications are shown along with counters and two person drills. You’ll see a really interesting arm boxing exercise that includes leg boxing. Many applications of TongBei’s well known and beloved techniques. And a great deal of friendly energy between Master Zhang and his inquisitive students. Tai Chi 5 Elements Tonbei Fist was created at the end of Qing Dynasty & establishment of Republic of China, about 100 years ago, by master Ce Chuang. The power of Tonbei Fist is originated at heels. Energy goes up from our bottom body passing through our back to arms & hands, so it is called “Tonbei“ meaning “passing through our back“. This program concentrates on Practical Sanshou in which 30 movements of Sanshou would be shown. People briefly describes this routine: “Hands are hard as steel; Wri