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ZHAOBAO STYLE T'AI CHI ZhaoBao holds an interesting place in the Tai Chi world. Until recently rather rare, there are those who claim it to be an alternative origin place for Tai Chi. Zhao Bao stylists claim Jiang Fa as their originator. They say Chen Qing Ping moved to ZhaoBao village and either learned or improved his Tai Chi there. Other people even claim a connection between ZhaoBao and another "rising star" HuLie Jia or Thunder Style Tai Chi. ZhaoBao is performed a bit faster than, say Yang, style. It attempts to be completely round in all actions. In many ways it resembles the movements of Chen style as far as body motion with the largeness of the Yang style. Demonstrator/Teacher second group of DVDs: Wan Hai Zhou. Demonstrator/Teacher first group of DVDs: Wang Chang An, direct disciple of Guo Shi Kui and winner of ZhaoBao Taijiquan golden award. |
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#18031
Traditional ZHAOBAO Tai Chi This routine has a strong sense of ancient and original Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan). It was a special set of Teacher Guo Shi Kui. The movements here are totally round with opening and closing very evident. Wang himself is a big, powerful figure who performs with a strict adherence to the circularity of his core system. In many ways the motions coil as much as Chen style but also open and close as much as Yang. a major branch of Tai Chi which was only rarely seen for a long time. This Double DVD goes through all parts of the form. Double DVD 120+ minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles $32.95 |
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#18032
Traditional ZHAOBAO "OVERTURE" This "overture" form contains the essence of the 72 Routine. Never shown to the public it is a fundamental form. It contains a technique similar to Shaolin called "make nine sounds before touching the ground" in which many kicks are performed in aerial transition. Unlike most "shortened" forms this one is not for the faint hearted. It contains multiple kicking leg actions including a drop to the "half splits" and raising from there without the aid of the arms. It can be elegant and neat but this is a difficult form and not for the aged. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles $19.50 | ||
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#18033
Traditional ZHAOBAO Tai Chi According to Teacher Wang Push Hands is not something ancillary to Tai Chi practice: it is at the core of the art. It is a way to check one's progress, truthfulness of execution, and structural stability. Zhaobao's attributes in Push Hands are as follows: light and agile footwork, flexible hips, quick hands. The stregnth reaches far but the steps can close tightly. It possesses a "18 body-stroke attack" using such techniques as lateral entering and window-body strokes. The skills are simple, powerful and practical. Most importantly Wang teaches as though he wants you to understand what he is demonstrating. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles $19.50 |
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#10019
ZHAOBAO STAFF & SAN SHOU A wonderful and simple set for the T'ai Chi player utilizing a staff. Also slight demonstrations of other T'ai Chi weapons. This demonstrated out in a field by a long time practitioner. Short stick with numerous angle changes, rolls and strikes. All performed in the relaxed manner of T'ai Chi. A nicely done set. Zhaobao Tai Chi: a step-by-step explanation demonstration of each movement of the Long Form applied to a self defense situation. Much grappling and counter-motions to hold as well as strikes. Very clear "first level" explanations. (corresponds to VCD #19 and #347 ) 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles $19.50 |
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#10253
ZhaoBao SABER and ZhaoBao SWORD
The Zhaobao Tai Chi single broadsword is a relatively short set with only 20 movements. It continues with ZhaBao's distinct and unique flavor. The movements are vigorous and fast with traditional "saber wrapping". Interesting left hand - the important one - work and saber turning. A strong, tiger-like set. The Zhaobao Tai Chi single straight sword is composed of 57 movements. It continues with ZhaBao's distinct and unique flavor namely: good use of "opening and closing" especially in the Kua (hips) area; notabel changes in height; issuance of energy but softly and fluidly and definitive martial movements. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles $19.50 |
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#10346 ZhaoBao Long Set This is the Zhaobao Tai Chi Solo Set. It shows the distinct aspects of ZhaoBao with very fluid and open movements obviously similar to the Lao Jia set generally associated with Chen style. At the same time ZhaoBao shares the smooth motions with Yang style yet distinctly issues energy. Many of the movements are recognizable such as Cloud Hands and some are unique to this fist. The practitioner is an expert with fluid actions, strong legs and - most importantly - a clear intent to his actions. Double DVD Mandarin/ English Subtitles $32.95 |
