2 Different Interpretations Of Taiji — Lucanus vs Niko Alsup

[marvin8]

Fight Commentary Breakdowns
Jun 9, 2022

We have one of the coolest clashes of Tai Chi styles courtesy of World Series of Push Hands featuring Jan Lucanus and Nico Alsup (sometimes spelled Niko Alsup or Nicholas Alsup). Let's see a sports-oriented approach to Tai Chi vs an internal approach to Tai Chi. Let's see if a Yin vs Yang approach or spear vs Aikido approach to Tai Chi works for this context of fixed-step raised platform push hands. Also, how cool was it that Sifu Nico adapted in the middle of the match? Let us know if you want to see more of Sifu Nico or Coach Jan!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzLJou_whco

[origami_itto]

So watched the whole thing.

One of them is pretty good at taijiquan. The other is pretty good at playing the push hands tournament game.