GUO FUHOU – PUSH-HANDS TRAINING SECRETS VOL.01

DVD – Push‑Hands Training Secrets Vol.1

Yang‑style Taijiquan of Master Guo Fuhou

Instructor / Performer: Master Guo Fuhou Runtime: 60 minutes

Overview

From the fundamental principles of push‑hands to level‑appropriate methods and theory. The finest push‑hands instructional series ever produced.

This is Japan’s first and still the best push‑hands instructional video, explaining:

• the core principles of push‑hands
• movement methods appropriate to different skill levels
• the theory behind Taiji push‑hands training

All taught directly by Master Guo Fuhou, a senior Yang‑style expert.

CONTENTS

Fundamental Principles of Push‑Hands (推手技法の基本原理)

• She Ji Sui Ren (舎己随人) — “Abandon oneself and follow the opponent”
• Hou Fa Xian Zhi (後発先至) — “Issue later, arrive first”
• Use intention, not force (用意不用力)

Single Push‑Hands (単推手)

• Horizontal Circle (平円)
• Vertical Circle (立円)
• Hand‑change, Step‑change (換手・換歩)

Instructor Profile

Master Guo Fuhou

Born in 1923 in Shandong Province. Became a disciple of Li Yulin, a direct student of Sun Lutang.

Achievements:

• 1957 — Gold Medal, National Wushu Exhibition (Taijiquan)
• 1958 — Double Champion, National Wushu Games (Taijiquan & Taiji Sword)

Expert in:

• Yang‑style and Sun‑style Taijiquan
• Wudang Sword
• Baguazhang
• Xingyiquan
• Various internal martial arts and weapons
• Highly skilled in push‑hands, with deep knowledge of internal‑martial‑arts theory

He has been invited to Japan, where his instruction and demonstrations received high acclaim. Currently serves as an Honorary Committee Member of the Chinese Wushu Association.