xsBusiness - Simplified Tai chi Chuan with Applications (YMAA)

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Manufacturer: YMAA Publication Center
Starring: Shou-Yu Liang, Kelly Maclean
Directed By: Jwing-Ming Yang

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0822003002153
Format: Color
Label: YMAA Publication Center
Manufacturer: YMAA Publication Center
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Region Code: 0
Release Date: 2005-10-25
Running Time: 150
Studio: YMAA Publication Center
Theatrical Release Date: 2005

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Summary: Great if you already know the basics
Comment: If you are familiar with Tai Chi then this DVD is great to practice along with to keep your flow and refine the movements. If you have never done Tai Chi then you will probably find this very fast paced with little to no verbal instruction to follow. Take a class first.

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Summary: precise and concise
Comment: I am a beginner in TAI CHI, after around 10 lessons taken long time ago. I use this DVD to pracise every day. It is a well done, well thought out presentation, teaching one element after another. It presents first the front view, repeats it, then the rear view, then adds the breath. The poses are presented with quiet and pleasant music which is helpful for me. You can also watch the history of TAI CHI, look at the static poses or watch the section about martial arts applications.
For me it is a high quality training material. The only thing I cannot do with it is to pracise when I am with my back to the TV...If you buy 4 TV sets, though, and place them around the room, you are all set.

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Summary: Tai chi Chuan cd and book
Comment: I have taken a few tai chi classes and found it difficult to be able to make the classes each week. So my teacher suggested I get this cd and the book in order to continue learning tai chi. I find it helpful and easy to follow. The price was reasonable, less than the cost of one lesson at the work out center.

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Summary: Don't have a Tai Chi Instructor? Get this DVD
Comment: My Tai Chi Instructor recommended this DVD. It is a GREAT practice aide for keeping up with class.

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Summary: Yang 24 form w/Combative Applications
Comment: This video is awesome. Worth every penny.

The entire 24 form is run completely through 2 times at different angles, 1 more time to showing breathing specifics while doing the entire form. Then some martial applications are covered. Finally, the individual movements are covered one by one. The approach is logical... follow the person on your tv through the form 3 times fully, then show each movement with at least one real live defense application, then focus on each movement by itself(solo).

If you've watched enough of these internal martial art videos, you might wonder what you are missing. For example... I am positive there are many martial applications in this video that are 'left out'.

I think in a similar way about the Rainbow Fan routine. Nice routine... though I keep looking at this one movement and wonder what was changed about the movement... something is missing... but I just can't see it.

Just musings. Don't pay much attention to them. Bottom line is that the video is very good. As good as any "One Size Fits All" could be.

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The 24 Forms and the 48 Forms.

BETTER HEALTH IN 20 MINUTES A DAY!

Learn two of the most popular forms of Tai Chi Chuan, the ancient Chinese martial art which is often described as ‘moving meditation’. The ‘Simplified’ 24-posture form is taught and demonstrated by Master Liang, Shou-Yu, with martial fighting applications. The form is shown from several angles, with breathing instructions. The Standard 48-posture form is also demonstrated.

This expanded DVD edition contains much more instruction than the VHS editions. DVD-only Detail Sections for both forms instruct each movement, and offer ‘guidelines’ for refining your training. Chapter markers for each technique and extensive DVD navigation make it simple to find any posture on the DVD with just a couple clicks, so you can continue your study where you left off.

In only 20 minutes a day, you can gain the health benefits of Tai Chi Chuan: increased strength and energy, better balance, and improved bodily awareness. Excellent for beginning students, those who want a low-impact alternative to jogging or aerobics, and those with limited time for exercise.

This DVD complements the best-selling book Tai Chi Chuan—24 Postures with Applications & 48 Posture Routine, by Liang, Shou-Yu & Wen-Ching Wu (sold separately).

Special Features: Over 100 Chapter sections • Narration: English or French • Multi-Language Menus and Subtitles: English, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, & French • History of Tai Chi Chuan sections • Slideshows of Master Liang demonstrating correct posture alignment • Interactive YMAA Product Catalog with previews of all YMAA video titles.

YMAA PRODUCTION • LIANG, SHOU-YU • "TAI CHI CHUAN 24 POSTURES WITH APPLICATIONS & STANDARD 48 POSTURES" • WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY LIANG, SHOU-YU WITH KELLY MACLEAN AND RAMEL RONES • EDITED BY DAVID SILVER AND MEDIAMANIC • VIDEO PRODUCTION SUPERVISION BY DAVID SILVER • DIRECTED BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING

150 minutes - color/ DVD9 - NTSC -All Regions