{"product_id":"close-up-self-defense-using-tai-chi-energies-methods","title":"Close-Up Self-Defense Using Tai Chi Energies \u0026 Methods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eIf someone came up and tried to take you to the ground, could you defend yourself using Tai Chi energies and methods? Could you take an attacker to the ground using Tai Chi, without resorting to muscular force or \"wrestling?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eKen Gullette began working on these skills after doing push hands with Chen Xiaoxing in 2006 in Ken's basement. Time after time, Grandmaster Chen would put Ken on the ground almost effortlessly. It took about 10 times of being thrown on his back before Ken began understanding what was happening. Chen Xiaoxing was breaking his structure and taking control of his center, and there was nothing he could do about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eThe \"energies\" of Tai Chi include: ward-off - roll back - press - push - pluck - split - bump (shoulder) - elbow - empty - advance - withdraw - and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eOn this DVD, Ken works with students and takes you into a workshop to explain how each of these energies is used in self-defense. The word \"energy\" has been misinterpreted. Each energy is a \"method\" of dealing with an opponent's force. It is not mystical, it is physical, and this DVD will give you new insights that will take your Tai Chi to a new level. A lot of the video on this DVD includes demonstrations with partners who are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecooperating!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eWhen an opponent grabs you, he should not find your center, but you should be able to find his center quickly and take control of it. Your goal is to maintain your physical and mental balance, and cause your opponent to lose his balance. Ken explains this step-by-step. This DVD could save you years of time and thousands of dollars, studying with Tai Chi teachers who do not know this material (or who will not teach it).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eRunning time is 2 hours 23 minutes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eCost of the DVD is ONLY $19.99.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanywhere in the world! Money-back guarantee if not satisfied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Internal Fighting Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45007216771228,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4964\/8284\/files\/Close-UpSelf-DefenseFront-500.jpg?v=1748301564","url":"https:\/\/bzn4pj-9k.myshopify.com\/products\/close-up-self-defense-using-tai-chi-energies-methods","provider":"Internal Fighting Arts Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}