When Robert Agar-Hutton deflects the oncoming attack upward, steps inside, we call it 'Entering your opponent's face.' As he shows, this inside position gives him options for striking his opponent:
- On the nose with the heel of his palm
- On the neck with the blades of his hands
Remember, your opponent is rushing or lunging at you, so you don't have to strike with much force to be effective in neutralizing him. In T'ai Chi, it's about using your opponent's own energy (i.e., momentum) against him.
Self defense in T'ai Chi may be step-aside-and-evade, too. We want to avoid getting ourselves hurt and also avoid hurting the opponent. So if a simple evasion works, as we see in the video, then all the better. You can run, and call for help.
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