——Also a discussion with the author of On the technical and cultural characteristics of Taiji pushing hand - Also on the infeasibility of turning traditional Taiji Tuishou into a 4competitive event CHEN Wei (School of Physical Education,Huaibei Normal University,Huaibei 235000,China) Abstract: By discussing with the author of On the technical and cultural characteristics of Taiji pushing hand - Also on the infeasibility of turning traditional Taiji pushing hand into a competitive event, this author questioned such an opinion put forward by that author as that Taiji pushing hand is applicable only to “the form of pair exercising”. In this author’s opinion, modern Taiji pushing hand originated from the practice of “using” of traditional Taijiquan practicing, embodies the inheritance and innovation of traditions; there is no lack of competition in traditional Taiji pushing hand practice; it is completely feasible to turn Taiji pushing hand into a competitive event; traditional and modern are equally important, but not contradictive. This author also put forward opinions on and suggestions for continuing to develop competitive Taiji pushing hand. Key words: traditional national sport;Taiji pushing hand;competition transformation;pair exercising;Wushu
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