There are six types of Tui Shou (Pushing Hands) in the Original Yang Style curriculum. These are essential for gaining a deep and dynamic understanding of the underlying principles and the practical applications of the form. When practicing the form, you move freely and without resistance. In partner practice, however, you must learn to adjust your movements while maintaining the principles you've already developed. Although these partner exercises are not competitive or combative in nature, they serve as a preparation for Tai Chi Chuan as self-defense. In truth, these forms of pushing hands are not about “pushing” at all—they are about sensing, following, and responding with sensitivity and precision. The six partner exercises in the Original Yang Style include: Single Push Hands Double Push Hands Flat Circle Push Hands Ta Lu Pushing Hands Ta Lu Form Free Push Hands – where all movements from the solo form and the weapon forms can be applied.