Here I'm demonstrating Da Lu (informal translation:“big rollback” or “great yielding/redirecting”) Assisting is my colleague, Sifu Jeff Daniel.

It is one of many two-person training exercises, similar to push hands (tui shou), but with a more expansive stepping pattern. Here’s what it emphasizes:

Application of Lü (¥ / rollback): Lü is one of the four primary Taiji energies (Peng, Lü, Ji, An). It means to neutralize by leading the opponent’s force away.

Da (¥ / big): Expands this idea into a larger circular movement with footwork, not just upper body.

Two-person Improvised Movement: Partners practice redirecting, neutralizing, and countering force while stepping in a coordinated way. It develops sensitivity, timing, and whole-body connection.

Developing Purpose: Helps practitioners understand how to yield, follow, and counter while maintaining balance and rooting, reinforcing Taiji principles in a more dynamic format than stationary push hands.

In short, Da Lü is a stepping, partner-based Taiji drill that teaches how to use rollback energy in a big, flowing way.