"On Guard" Stance: Raise Hands vs. San Ti
Sun 07:32 PST. Posted by staff@riposte.org.
Back in February we took a long look at the "On Guard" stance in Tai Chi Chuan. In that post, various instructors gave their opinions on what position or "Stance" gives the best pre-attack protection for students of Tai Chi Chuan. Opinions varied, but "Raise Hands" or some variation of that posture was suggested the most. Here's where we can see a difference in "Intent" between Tai Chi Chuan and Xingyi. Looking at the picture of Yang Chengfu above, we see that his stance in "Raise Hands" is back-weighted, front leg "empty" and ready to kick if necessary. The arms are held high, as if to join with the attack and neutralize. Now let's take a look at the "San Ti" stance from Xingyi (also Pi Chuan, or "splitting fist"):
Read more: continue
