Based on the five areas of pushing hands, all concepts related to self-defense and push hands are described both in direct application and philosophically for life and everyday situations in general. It is accompanied by new translations of the classic writings of the Chen family, some additional articles, and extensive biographies of the great Chen style masters. The pushing hands, the fundamental partner exercises of Taijiquan, are an unerring indicator of how far one has progressed in this art. This realization has been circulating among Taiji practitioners for some time. Therefore, it is good and logical that a book is now being published that addresses this topic. Lotus Press has managed to enlist Jan Silberstorff as an author, who has developed a deep understanding of Taijiquan like no one else.