Boost Your Tai Chi Skills with Sticking Energy: Why It Happens & How to Use It

Tai Chi push hands is known for its Nianjin, its ability to stay adhered with an opponent, controlling their balance and movement. And how does this work and why can't the opponent just take their hand away?
In this video we explore the two crucial steps, one of the mind, and one of the body, that makes this happen. We explain why they have to stay in contact, and beyond that, even giving over control of their balance and posture. We take a look at one of my favorite simple applications of it. And we examine how you can use sticking to transform the opponent's most determined defense into a new opening.
As you come to understand how to control the sticking, we also look at how to free oneself from sticking. Because beyond the fixed state is a physical comfort and mental freedom. And that is a part of what we pursue and enjoy in Tai Chi, is it not?