Jeff Wells wins this years National British Chinese Martial Arts Championships to take his triple! Congratulations to all those who attended, Jeff has proven his ability again by taking Gold for the 3rd year running.
There were also a numerous number of medals achieved at this years event, in fact 10 in total, 5 Gold, 4 Silver and one Bronze. Well done to John Turton, Magdalena, Gary DaCosta, Toki, Mario, Panny and all those who participated on the day.
From previous article;
In addition a dedicated mixed group of other Hao stylists are training hard (or should that be soft) to hone their skills in regular Hao run training sessions designed to teach the full syllabus on this integral part of Taiji as well as forms and weapons, who knows some of them may decide to enter as well?
These push hands competitions are in many ways a misnomer as they do tend to descend into a test of strength and grappling, as opposed to an exchange of skill where the shen fa requirements are understood and incorporated into the practitioners structure, furthermore there should be an understanding of substantial and insubstantial.
In addition the other Hao theories that have been taught in the classes (depending upon your length of time training) will fully complement you in your endevours.
It should be acknowledged that Hao style push hands is an exercise designed to improve and increase your "skill" , we sometimes vary the foot method and this can be contrary to the rules for this BCCMA event so to "compete" in this manner is different to how you will normally practice this in a two person set.
