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Plucking an opponent's balance toward the ground.

These are the fundamental ways power is used in applications: Ward Off (Peng): Expansive, buoyant power to create space.

Using the shoulder or back to strike or displace an opponent. Practical Application Examples Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications

Spiraling or opposing forces applied to two points on an opponent. Elbow Strike (Zhou): Using the elbow for close-range power.

Downward or forward energy to off-balance an opponent. Plucking an opponent's balance toward the ground

The effectiveness of Tai Chi in combat relies on several foundational concepts that differentiate it from "harder" martial styles:

Yielding to and pulling an opponent's force past you. Press (Ji): Short-range, forward-squeezing power. The effectiveness of Tai Chi in combat relies

Every movement in a Tai Chi form contains specific combative intents, ranging from strikes to joint locks (Chin Na) and takedowns.