DVDS: YANG Style T'ai Chi

Demonstrator/Teacher: Various including Yang Zhen-Dou, Tony Yang, Ding Sui De, Ted Mancuso, Scott Rodell and others. Yang Chen Fu created the Long Tai Chi set representative of the Yang style and famous now throughout the world.

ABOUT THIS FORM OF YANG TAI CHI...
Yang form Tai Chi is probably the most popular of all Tai Chi styles in the world. Yang movements are carefully conceived and practically arranged. The player demonstrates poise and confidence while moving at medium speed. Due to its special construction it can be played by people of all ages and degrees of fitness. Within Yang family there are subdivisions such as the Yang Chen Fu branch, the Mi Chuan form, the Yang Jian Hou branch and others. Many of these use the basic structure of Yang but add insights and methods not found elsewhere.

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Long Set Yang Taijiquan #'s 1-3 DVDs #25038-25040
Family Version
Teacher: Lu Gui Rong
Instruction - 60+ min.  
$49.95 each (X3): 10 % off for ordering two or more.  See a clip of this set.

Master Lu Gui Rong has spent over fifty years exploring the byways of Tai Chi. He is an expert in Yang style (Wu Wei Chuan linage), Wu-Hao style and Wild Goose Qigong.

This is a perfect example of a more sophisticated interpretation of Yang style Tai Chi. Master Lu Gui Rong shows a multi-layered, loose and fluid version of the set. His movements in this DVD are extremely simple but also well-controlled and precise. When the entire Long Set is finished, Teacher Lu then demonstrates it again, before a mirror, repeating each section four times for clarity. The entire series consists of three DVDs with the form demonstrated in full then broken down into five move blocks which are also taught individually in a studio setting. Each DVD shows about one third of the Long Set.

Three DVDs 61, 81 and 80 minutes respectively

Yang Taijiquan Training Basics - DVD#25037
with Lu Gui Rong and George Xu
Instruction - 60+ min.   See a clip of this set.

Master Lu Gui Rong has spent over fifty years exploring the byways of Tai Chi. He is an expert in Yang style (Wu Wei Chuan linage), Wu-Hao style and Wild Goose Qigong. This is a complete and self-contained presentation of exercises and applications for Tai Chi stylists. It starts with a series of warm up exercises that are perfectly suited to Tai Chi players; loose, relaxed, powerful and correct. The warm ups are top quality never violating the key principles of the art. The rest of this 60+ minutes DVD is devoted to patterns; each isolating one of the Eight Gates or Eight Primary Energies of Yang style (such as Peng, Lu, Ji An, etc.). Lu shows each exercise as a continued loop repeated in three lengthy sections. Then he shows the application of the movement on George Xu. This is conceivably the best single action demonstration of the Eight Energies, especially with the flavor of Yang style, which we have seen. A lot of clear commentary by Vincent Lynch helps point our the salient details.

DVD#25053  Yang Ban Hou Tai Chi - 81 Movement Form  
(Part 1) by Yu XiaoLin
Instruction - 48 min. Moves 1 to 46

"Yang Lu Chan, founder of Yang taijiquan, had three sons, but the first died at an early age., Yang Banhou and his younger brother Yang Jianhou revised their father's system into the small and medium frames of Yang taijiquan. Volumes 53 and 54 cover the Xiao Jia or "small frame" 81 movement form of Yang Banhou. Master Yu Xiao Lin is 70 years old and has devoted himself to the practice of traditional martial arts for over 55 years. He has mastered many systems and specializes in the three branches of Yang taijiquan: Yang Banhou, Yang Jianhou and Yang Cheng Fu. In regard to his lineage his teacher was Master Xu Xiao Fong of Shanghai, who was an indoor student of Tian Zhaolin. Grandmaster Tian Zhaolin studied directly with both Yang Shaohou and his father Yang Jianhou. Volume 53 begins with the entire form demonstrated at medium speed. Additionally sections one and two are demonstrated at the beginning and end of their respective form repetition sections. Section one form repetition is broken down into four movement groupings and section two is divided into nine. Volume 54 begins with a review of sections one and two demonstrated continuously at normal speed. Section three is performed two times at the beginning and end of the form repetition segment. Section three form repetition is divided into seven groupings of movements. All of the individual groups are performed four times before moving on to the next group in the sequence. This title concludes with a demonstration of the entire 81 movement form at normal speed.

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DVD#25054   Yang Ban Hou Tai Chi - 81 Movement Form 
(Part 2)  by Yu XiaoLin
Instruction - 48 min. Moves 47 to 81

"Yang Lu Chan, founder of Yang taijiquan, had three sons, but the first died at an early age., Yang Banhou and his younger brother Yang Jianhou revised their father's system into the small and medium frames of Yang taijiquan. Volumes 53 and 54 cover the Xiao Jia or "small frame" 81 movement form of Yang Banhou. Master Yu Xiaolin is 70 years old and has devoted himself to the practice of traditional martial arts for over 55 years. He has mastered many systems and specializes in the three branches of Yang taijiquan: Yang Banhou, Yang Jianhou and Yang Cheng Fu. In regard to his lineage his teacher was Master Xu Xiao Fong of Shanghai, who was an indoor student of Tian Zhaolin. Grandmaster Tian Zhaolin studied directly with both Yang Shaohou and his father Yang Jianhou. Volume 53 begins with the entire form demonstrated at medium speed. Additionally sections one and two are demonstrated at the beginning and end of their respective form repetition sections. Section one form repetition is broken down into four movement groupings and section two is divided into nine. Volume 54 begins with a review of sections one and two demonstrated continuously at normal speed. Section three is performed two times at the beginning and end of the form repetition segment. Section three form repetition is divided into seven groupings of movements. All of the individual groups are performed four times before moving on to the next group in the sequence. This title concludes with a demonstration of the entire 81 movement form at normal speed.
Click to see the entire China's Living Treasures series.

Technical Note - These titles were formatted for a 16 X 9 display. On computers and wide screen displays no adjustment is necessary. On a 4 X 3 standard TV set the display menu in the DVD player to the "16 X 9 letterbox" setting for accurate playback."

 

or 10 % off for ordering two or more.

DVD#25055  Yang Jian Hou Tai Chi - 81 Movement Form   (Part 1) by Yu XiaoLin
Instruction - 62 min. Moves 1 to 48

"Yang Jianhou was the third son of Yang Lu Chan, founder of Yang taijiquan. He revised his father's "old frame" form into the "medium frame" or Zhong Jia . This 85 movement form retains many of the internal circles and power issuing that was removed in the large frame revision of his son Yang Cheng Fu. Master Yu's Grandmaster Tian Zhaolin studied directly with both Yang Shaohou and his father Yang Jianhou. This is a very accurate iteration of this rare branch of Yang taijiquan. Volume 55 begins with the entire form demonstrated at normal practice speed. Additionally sections one and two are demonstrated at the beginning and end of their respective form repetition sections. Section one form repetition is broken down into four movement groupings and section two is divided into nine. Volume 56 begins with a review of sections one and two demonstrated continuously at seventy-five percent speed in order to observe the finer details of the movements and points of power issuing. Section three is performed two times at the beginning and end of the form repetition segment. Section three form repetition is divided into eight groupings of movements. All of the individual groups are performed four times before moving on to the next group in the sequence. This title concludes with a demonstration of the entire 85 movement form at normal speed.
Click to see the entire China's Living Treasures series.

Technical Note - These titles were formatted for a 16 X 9 display. On computers and wide screen displays no adjustment is necessary. On a 4 X 3 standard TV set the display menu in the DVD player to the "16 X 9 letterbox" setting for accurate playback."

 

or 10 % off for ordering two or more.

DVD#25056  Yang Jian Hou Tai Chi - 81 Movement Form  
(Part 2) by Yu XiaoLin
Instruction - 48 min.  Moves 49 to 85

"Yang Jianhou was the third son of Yang Lu Chan, founder of Yang taijiquan. He revised his father's "old frame" form into the "medium frame" or Zhong Jia. This 85 movement form retains many of the internal circles and power issuing that was removed in the large frame revision of his son Yang Cheng Fu. Master Yu's Grandmaster Tian Zhaolin studied directly with both Yang Shaohou and his father Yang Jianhou. This is a very accurate iteration of this rare branch of Yang taijiquan. Volume 55 begins with the entire form demonstrated at normal practice speed. Additionally sections one and two are demonstrated at the beginning and end of their respective form repetition sections. Section one form repetition is broken down into four movement groupings and section two is divided into nine. Volume 56 begins with a review of sections one and two demonstrated continuously at seventy-five percent speed in order to observe the finer details of the movements and points of power issuing. Section three is performed two times at the beginning and end of the form repetition segment. Section three form repetition is divided into eight groupings of movements. All of the individual groups are performed four times before moving on to the next group in the sequence. This title concludes with a demonstration of the entire 85 movement form at normal speed.
Click to see the entire China's Living Treasures series.

Technical Note - These titles were formatted for a 16 X 9 display. On computers and wide screen displays no adjustment is necessary. On a 4 X 3 standard TV set the display menu in the DVD player to the "16 X 9 letterbox" setting for accurate playback."

 

or 10 % off for ordering two or more.

#24191  Yang Tai Chi (Liu Yun Chiao's Abstraction) Two DVDs
The 32 Movement Form and Conditioning Exercises

This is an special item. Master Tony Yang was taught directly by GM Liu Yun Chiao who abstracted (condensed) this version of the longer yang Tai Chi set. This DVD includes a number of QiGong exercises and foundational warm ups appropriate for individuals of all ages. The set is nicely filmed with excellent backgrounds and colors and multiple repetitions. In addition, there is a second DVD showing single movement postures (a method we strongly urge people to practice), the Yang 45 movement set and the Yang 64 movement set.

60+ English , click picture to enlarge      Double DVD 

#12003/12004 The RANDOM CIRCLE
A Double DVD by Jason Tsou
Each DVD 1 hour,
Both DVDs

Our opinion: These two DVDs demonstrate a sequential and highly successful format for training push hands, starting with over a dozen Reeling Silk exercises. These are not at all wistful, but rather encompass just about all the possibilities one might encounter. Next, he concentrates on what makes Push Hands a viable, martial practice. Most people can do the pattern and throw themselves into attack. What they can’t do is transition from one to the other. Jason Tsou confronts and dismisses that. His so-called ‘Random Circles’ eventually unlock in a very non-Random way. An expert in Yang and Chen styles, Tsou Sifu shows a strong and determined application. He catches the opponent’s energy, anticipates the pattern, and strikes like a "grindstone crushing an egg.” An unlimited number of practical applications, including Chin Na, come from these circles.

Jason Tsou has been a martial artist for over 40 years. He has taught T'ai Chi and Kung Fu in both Taiwan and the United States. He has also founded a number of clubs on both theEast and West coasts. He studied Yang, Chen and Wu styles of T'ai Chi with Yang Bao-Chien, Chang Yu-Cheng, Su Yu-Chang and Adam Hsu. He also studied at the Wu Tang Center from GrandMaster Lu Yun-Chiao. He has also worked under Chang Deng-Shen in Taiwan. Besides T'ai Chi, Jason Tsou is proficient in Ba Gua and Xing Yi as well as other external martial arts.

DVD One shows over a dozen training techniques for Push Hands.

DVD Two shows many Push Hands applications from different styles of T'ai Chi and from various circling patterns.

See Jason Tsou's book on Tai Chi: Yang Taiji the Untold Story
Also Tsou's course on Chin Na

#21054  Yang 24 Movement Form

Demonstrator/Teacher: Doc-Fai Wong.
To many people Wong Sifu is known as a Choy Li Fut stylist. But he is also a lineage holder from Yang Cheng-Fu, having studied under Dr. Hu Yuen-Chou, a closed-door disciple of Yang Cheng-Fu. Hu Yuen-Chou promoted Doc-Fai Wong to the rank of Grandmaster of his federation in both Choy Li Fut and Tai Chi. This is a 24 movement short form. Though he uses the standard movement order of the mainland Wong has kept the structure and shape of traditional Yang style as he was taught. A good version of a short set.

NTSC: About 30 minutes.

A little bit about ESPY-TV DVD series

DVD#29960 Yang Style Taiji Paired Boxing

The Yang two person set, or Dui Lian, is well known. It was created, according to Luo Jin Hua, by Chen Yan Lin and encompasses two person fighting actions derived from the thirteen energies of Taijiquan. This is Sha Guo Zheng’s interpretation of that oft reinterpreted set. This long form is retained in all its essentials and is completely recognizable as the standard form with some additions; each of them germane. The strongest recommendation for this version is the high degree of stickiness and adherence maintained by Guo and his assistant (Mrs. Luo?). All 108 movements are here with a soft applications that still retain fidelity to martial principles. Warning: This version does have the complete salutations, beginning and end which seem to make up for about fifteen per cent of the form. Some discussion at the end of the basic principles of Taiji’s soft approach.

About 1 Hour, Chinese with English subtitles       

  

DVD#29961 Yang Style 54 Tai Chi Sword

This Yang style Taiji Sword came to Mr. Luo from Sha Guo Zheng who learned his technique from Sun Lu Tang. This is essentially the famous Yang “13 Method Sword” with many additional stylistic points. Extra movements are added but all from classical sword work. Luo is fluid and graceful with the weapon and gives this famous form his own special interpretation. Towards the end of the disk he explains the basic strikes, always interesting if you are into the sword. Applications are peppered throughout the instruction.

About 1 Hour, Chinese with English subtitles         

DVD#12077 MiChuan Branch Taiji Sword Martial Applications
By Scott Rodell

In this DVD Taiji teacher Rodell demonstrates the martial applications of the Chinese double edged straight sword (Jian) from several angles, including the overhead view, at both slow and full speed in this hour long video. Rodell learned the Yang Family Mi Chuan Taiji Sword, the subject of this video with Wang and the public Yang Style Taiji Jian with Liang. Throughout this presentation, Rodell focuses on the Eight Basic Cuts of the Mi Chuan system to explain each application in detail, from the manner in which the sword is employed, the zone of the blade used and the target for the cut. He also has a companion book on both forms and applications,
Here is a review of Mr. Rodell's DVD.

59 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles, click picture to enlarge      

 

DVD#19004 The T'ai Chi Sword
By Ted Mancuso, from Plum Publications

This is a teaching and demonstration tape of the famous Yang Style T'ai Chi Straight Sword (Taiji Jian). There is a good deal of discussion on the manipulation of the sword itself with more than mere replication of postures. This tape gives some feel for the teaching style of Ted Mancuso.

From the Tape: "When all is said and done the T'ai Chi sword is great fun. It preserves the martial heritage that is so essential to a real understanding of T'ai Chi but combines it with the grace and fluidity that we all have come to associate with the art itself. T'ai Chi Sword must fulfill the promise of T'ai Chi by retaining its special flavor and yet functioning as a true display of martial prowess. The sword itself is the perfect symbol of this idea. It has a graceful and flexible body yet is perfectly straight, as straight as the spine of the practitioner. In many ways it is the best symbol of Wu De, martial virtue. Associated with scholars as well as warriors it signifies the ideal of Wen Wu, literature and martial skill combined."

This video contains the following:

• A thorough introductory discussion of the sword itself.
• Fundamental Exercises with the sword for timing, stepping and flexibility.
• The T'ai Chi Sword form demonstrated front and side view.
• Complete breakdown on the steps of learning the form.
• Applications of T'ai Chi fencing, usage and partner exercises.
  
  

• Quantity  $24.50 

DVD#19006 The Tai Chi Short Set
By Ted Mancuso, from Plum Publications

DVD#10440 Yang Tai Chi 38 Move Yang Set
By Ding Shui De top teacher of Yang Tai Chi.

A shorter version, but still a traditionally structured Yang Tai Chi set. Not only is there a straight demonstration of the set but also breakdowns. There are also key points to each movement along with things to avoid. A very structured teaching.Ding's form is smooth and well refined, with clear and long motions.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles click picture to enlarge      

 

DVD#10441 Yang Tai Chi Yang Straight Sword

By Ding Shui De top teacher of Yang Tai Chi.
Some will not recognize this form as what it is: the 13 Method Straight Sword of the yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. But, though elaborated a little, this is exactly that set. In fact this interpretation is one of the nicer ones we have seen. Think of the standard set with more Reeling Silk and interpretive moves for defense thrown in and you will have it. Teacher Ding is a precise and controlled interpreter. Form and breakdown.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitle, click picture to enlarges      

 

DVD#10442 Yang Tai Chi Tai Chi Saber

By Ding Shui De top teacher of Yang Tai Chi.
A few extra moves, a change of angle here and there. One would think it would not be important. But here is a Yang Saber set that actually works. Even though it is one of our styles we have long been disappointed with the Yang Saber as unrepresentative of true Saber arts. First, this version restores the special shape of the knife (more like a Western calvary saber). Then it resuscitates the correct wrapping motions of the weapon but in a very discreet amount. This is, to our minds, the best of Teacher Ding's weapons. His specialty.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles, click picture to enlarge      

 

#10260  Yang Tai Chi Push Hands

The creator of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan was Yang Lu Chan. Yang had three sons one of which was Yang Jian Hou, a very famous practitioner. Yang Jian Hou taught a well known expert, Zhang Ce who combined his knowledge to create the style known as Tai Chi Wu Xing Tong Bei Quan (Grand Ultimate Five Elements Through-the-Back Boxing).
The interesting thing is how accurate and classical this "alternate" branch of Yang Tai Chi transmits the art of Push Hands. Zhang Ji Zong is a real martial teacher who shows a hands on approach to the Push Hands emphasizing the principles of the classics over robotic patterns. A feisty, practical attitude to the material with numerous pushes and a student trying to survive the taping. Single and Double Push Hands are shown with both fixed and free steps. The key ideas of sticking, following, the eight energies and fluid, loose movement are all demonstrated.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles, click picture to enlarge       

#10454  Yang Tai Chi Long Set Part 1

For the Yang Stylist this it it: a demonstration by one of the foremost practitioners in the world and the son of Yang Chen Fu, creator of the Yang Long Form we now practice. This DVD is subtitled in ENGLISH and MANDARIN. It has four major sections and is part one of a THREE PART series

1 Features and Exercise Methods
2. Explanation and Demonstration in sections

Yang Zhen Dou demonstrates himself and makes many comments on just the proper way to do things. A great deal of detail in the set and even as to use of the mind. While the English is a little technical and archaic it is nonetheless and excellent series of tapes for the dedicated practitioner. Yang Zhen Dou's play is considered one of the standards for Yang Tai Chi.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles     

#10455 Yang Tai Chi Long Set Part 2

For the Yang Stylist this it it: a demonstration by one of the foremost practitioners in the world and the son of Yang Chen Fu, creator of the Yang Long Form now so widely practiced. This DVD is subtitled in ENGLISH and MANDARIN. It has four major sections and is part Two of a THREE PART series.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles      

 

#10456 Yang Tai Chi Long Set Part 3

For the Yang Stylist this it it: a demonstration by one of the foremost practitioners in the world and the son of Yang Chen Fu, creator of the Yang Long Form now so widely practiced. This DVD is subtitled in ENGLISH and MANDARIN. It has four major sections and is part Three of a THREE PART series.

This Third part also has a Demonstration of the 103 move form and a Demonstration of the 49 move form.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles       

#10047 Yang Style Sword & Saber

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The famous Yang style T'ai Chi sword with Yang Zhen-Dou and his grandson, Yang Jun, demonstrating. Really, there's little more to be said. For many people this is the standard of the art.

1 Basic practice methods of the sword
2. Explanation and Demonstration of the 13 Powers Sword
3. Basic practice of the Saber
4. Demonstration and explanation of the Yang style Saber

Yang Zhen Dou himself demonstrates and makes many comments on just the proper way to do things. Much detail in the proper play of the sword. Nicely progressive comments . Each posture is named and demonstrated with specifics on direction, holding and correct sword path. A must for Yang style lovers.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles