tai chi
photo taken by Xian Li
K'ao (靠, kào) - means depending on and is used closely to the opponent. This technique used the shoulder or upper back.The techique should be used when ordinary Tai Chi failed and counts as third defence. Here it is combined with Chou (肘, zhǒu) or using your elbow. The position is often called Shoulder strike.

 

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