It has often been mentioned in Taijiquan classics that rotation of the waist is very important, but many Taiji practitioners may not know why. One important effect is shown in this video clip. When an opponent has pressed close to you with superior strength and has gained a technical advantage, by rotating your waist you can use minimal force to overcome his maximum strength and turn the table round against him.
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