Thank you for sharing. It’s hard to find videos of Sifu, and this captures his personality perfectly. He was devoted to his art and teachings, but was such a joyful presence. I’ll truly miss his laugh.
In this video David Chin is trying to show something to the class regarding push hands. The other man which looks about 15 years younger does not look like he wants to learn. He is trying to complete and spar with Chin. I do not know either of them by the way. Just very disrespectful to do to a teacher especially when the teacher is just trying to teach.
You are right. Guy on the left doesn't understand what is going on and is going to take up everyones time trying to explain what he thinks he is doing. I know people who have being playing Taiji for over 20 years and have good teachers, and they still have no idea what is going on.
I have read in the classics that both folded arms and hands in pockets are strictly forbidden. I was fortunate to learn Tai-Chi, as well as some Hsing-I, and Pa-Kua from Prof. TR Chung during the 1970's.
Push hands are simply a way to become sensitive to the other person's energy. But, a skilled practitioner can see where the partner is off balance. Frankly, its a dumb cat and mouse game. Its a safe way to show off and be king if the hill.
