The class is having a lot of fun practicing break-fall

Many practitioners may not realize that Taijiquan is also rich in felling techniques and their counters. Felling in Taijiquan is different from that in Wrestling. In Taijiquan, size, gender and physical strength are not decisive factors. Hence, Grandmaster Wong chooses a giant, Sifu Antonio, to demonstrate some Taijiquan felling moves. The secret is to off-balance the opponent, and not to contest strength with him.

Knowing how to fall safely is necessary to avoid injuries if we wish to practice felling techniques. Untrained persons usually attempt to stop their fall with their hand, which may result in a fractured arm or dislocated wrist. The hand should be the last part of the body to touch the ground during a fall. Course participants have a lot of fun practicing break-falls.

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Felling Technique	Right Spacing	Off Balance

Off Balance	Break Fall	Break Fall

Having Fun	Having Fun	Having Fun