[dillonmckay]

Yes, it is a martial art, and there are some interesting moves.

Also, if you enjoy that sort of thing and action movies, I recommend:

Tai Chi Master

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0108281

Man of Tai Chi

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2016940/

There are also random youtube videos of various ‘push hands’ techniques.

[rasz]

Its TMA, as effective as ballroom dancing. Do not try to delude yourself into thinking it has any defense qualities.