What the “Unbendable Arm” Can Reveal About Taijiquan

There is a quality that is somewhere between resisting and collapsing that we strive for in Taijiquan. This is reflected in the admonition to avoid butting against (or resisting) as well as avoiding collapsing (ding bian dui kang 顶匾丢抗). The “unbendable arm” exercise can illustrate this middle approach.
For This 92 Year Old Tai Chi Teacher, It’s All About Balance

Doreen Hynd is a 92 year old Tai Chi teacher. She has been practicing and teaching Tai Chi for over 30 years. On April 20th, she was invited to the U.N. headquarter for the United Nations Chinese Language Day to be awarded a special honor for her outstanding work and achievement in promoting the culture of Tai Chi