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Authentic Kung Fu with Adam Hsu
About
Adam Hsu: World-renowned as an acknowledged top level teacher and also
scholar of the martial arts, Adam Hsu has the distinction of also
being fully dedicated to their promotion. He has unflinchingly
sacrificed to engender a deeper understanding of Chinese martial
arts through his numerous books, articles and seminars. The head
of the TWA (Traditional Wushu Association), Hsu Shihfu has played
a major part in the preservation authentic Wushu skills.
See Adam Hsu's newest book. |
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| In the case of Tai Chi, Du Yi-Tze—
a student of Chen FaKe's father and acknowledged as one of the
best Chen stylists in Taiwan— taught Adam Hsu. The style is direct,
compact and powerful. It bears the closest resemblance to the
newly recaptured Chen Tai Chi 108 Long Fist. Its powerful and
martial attitude is undiluted: showing no postural weaknesses. Definitely a martial version. |
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#21001 Linking Form
This
is one of the best introductions to Chen Style T'ai Chi.
This "linking form" is the equivalent of the Short
Form in Yang style. Though simpler than Lao Jia the first major
T'ai Chi Chen form, it doesn't not skimp on the basic concepts
and movements for a full understanding of this "parent"
of T'ai Chi.
Additional
topics covered in Hsu's typically thorough and interesting manner
are:
History
and Lineage of Chen T'ai Chi
Basic
Principles - (the kind of information neglected on so many
tapes)
Basic
Training- traditional eight stances
The
form itself Linking Fist
Ch'i
Kung specific to Chen T'ai Chi-Ch'i gathering
Posture
Training-Expansion
Push
Hands Practice-elbow searching
T'ai
Chi Usage- How it works specifically for Chen style
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#21002 Chen Old Form
This
is the original form learned by Yang Lu Chan from which
Yang and all other styles are derived ! One of the core forms
of the entire Chen family T'ai Chi. Unlike many versions this
one emphasizes recognize-able and applicable self-defense applications
and very subtle use of Chan Ssu Chin (Reeling Silk energy).
Additional
topics covered:
History
and Lineage of Chen T'ai Chi
Basic
Principles - (the kind of information neglected on so many tapes)
Basic
Training- Reeling Silk exercises
The
form itself Lao Jia
Ch'i
Kung specific to Chen T'ai Chi explaining "Ch'i Shifting"
Posture
Training- Expansion of Intent
Push
Hands Practice-Foot Guiding
T'ai
Chi Usage- How it works specifically for Chen style
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#21003 Chen Tai Chi Cannon Fist
This
is the "power set" of Chen T'ai Chi. Explosive
movement, stomping, fast and slow. While many perform the early
sets this form is considerably more rare. It takes the reeling
silk of previous forms to a higher level with power issuing.
And, most importantly, correct power issuing.
Additional
topics covered:
History
and Lineage of Chen T'ai Chi
Basic
Principles - (the kind of information neglected on so many tapes)
Basic
Training- T'ai Chi's famous "8 Energies"
The
form itself Pao Chui
Ch'i
Kung specific to Chen T'ai Chi explaining "Ch'i Migrating"
Posture
Training- Expansion of Intent with movement
Push
Hands Practice-Torso joining
T'ai
Chi Usage- How it works specifically for Chen style
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| Ba Ji is considered one of the "powerhouse"
styles of Kung Fu. Known throughout China as an extremely effective
form, it is often called "The Bodyguard Style". Ba Ji is based on driving force and exquisite body mechanics gleaned
from the actions of the Tiger and the Bear. Adam Hsu, a top student
of world-famous Liu Yun Chiao, explains not only Ba Ji structure
but Ch'i Kung and usage in this excellent tape. See more about this style. |
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#21004 BaJi Quan #1 Baji Jia
Basic
Training - Bear Step
Grand 8 Movements of Ba Ji Jia
8 Stampings
Form - Ba Ji Jia (Structure Form)
Internal Training - Ch'i compiling
Post Training - Single Post
Power Issuing - Sinking, expanding, twisting power
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#21005 Baji Quan #2 Baji Fist
Basic
Training - Tiger Arm
Grand 8 Movements of Ba Ji Fist
8 Poundings
Form - Ba Ji Fist (Representative Form of Ba Ji Style)
Internal Training - Ch'i Awakening & Ch'i Expanding
Post Training - Cross Post
Power Issuing - Advanced Sinking, Expanding & Twisting Power
Authentic Usage from Ba Ji Chuan
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#21006 Rebirth of Thunder Style Taiji
The last great style developed
by the Chen family was Thunder style. Adam Hsu had the luck
to learn this rare and unseen version in Taiwan. On returning
to mainland China he was told by all that it had disappeared
and even the village of its origin no longer existed. But
through persistence Adam Hsu found Thunder style, the village
and the masters still practicing it. And now T'ai Chi enthusiasts
throughout the world are investigating this unique final achievement
of the creators of Chen T'ai Chi.
What makes Thunder style unique
and applicable to ANY form of Kung Fu is its unique 10 level
training system which divides the task of learning into ten
discreet steps - a rare development for classical Chinese
martial arts. The tape outlines these ten levels. It also
contains:
- Power issuing, a Thunder style
specialty
- Hu Lei Jia (Thunder Style)
Linking Form
- Pure Thunder Style usage
- Discovery and lineage of this
rare form
- Documentary footage of Wang
Ge Dang, the village that created and preserved this style
- Slow motion and angled repeats
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| Pi Gua, though not well known outside China, is a wonderful,
expressive and beautiful style of Kung Fu. Based on the actions
of the Snake and the Eagle, it is famous for its "empty sleeve"
looseness where stirring, flapping, and whirling movements combine
in a flurry of powerful but soft actions. At one point in history
it was realized to be the perfect compliment to another great
style: Ba Ji and the two are often taught together. |
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#21007 PiQua #1 Pigua Jia
Pi
Gua's essential structure is demonstrated in these tapes by Master
Adam Hsu, a world-renown practitioner.
- Basic
Training-Stationary, Moving & Turning Form
- PiGua Jia (Structure Form)
- Internal
Training - (Stimulating Ch'i)
- Bag
Training-Different distances on Hanging Bag
- Strike
Conditioning-Whole arm Pai Da
- Authentic
PiGua Usage
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#21008 PiGua #2 Pigua Boxing
Pi
Gua's essential structure is demonstrated in these tapes by Master
Adam Hsu, a world-renown practitioner.
Pi Gua, though not well known outside China, is a wonderful,
expressive and beautiful style of Kung Fu. Based on the actions
of the Snake and the Eagle, it is famous for its "empty sleeve"
looseness where stirring, flapping, and whirling movements combine
in a flurry of powerful but soft actions. At one point in history
it was realized to be the perfect compliment to another great
style: Ba Ji and the two are often taught together.
- Basic
Training-Stationary, Moving & Turning Form
- PiGua Jia (Structure Form)
- Internal
Training - (Stimulating Ch'i)
- Bag
Training-Different distances on Hanging Bag
- Strike
Conditioning-Whole arm Pai Da
- Authentic
PiGua Usage
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#21009 Authentic Kung Fu Usage
Having
spent decades studying Kung Fu applications we can assure
you that Hsu’s is of the highest order. What isn’t
said in the tape is that his usage gives the particular flavor
of each style demonstrating such diverse methods as Long fist,
Lost Track, 7 Star Mantis, the rare 6 Harmony Mantis, Ba Ji,
Pi Qua and Xing Yi. A well-done explication of the relation
of forms to functions.
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Penetrating Forest (Chuan Lin) Bagua Zhang
Penetrating
Forest Ba Gua is distinctive and highly refined.
Ba Gua, the internal martial art that walks in a circle, is
demonstrated here for all enthusiasts. Unlike some styles
the power displayed in this series is pure Ba Gua, not mixed
with other "flavors" of martial arts. In this tape
we have the 8 Changing Palms, the very thing people think
of we they consider BaGua. These are eight "subsets"
performed while walking the circle and changing. To many this
is the very core of BaGua practice. And demonstrated by a
top notch practitioner. Also the extremely interesting Ba
Gua Post training, certainly a system as profound as the Wing
Chun dummy form. More
about Chuan Lin style BaGua.
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#21011 Bagua #1 Internal Palms
Adam
Hsu, besides coming forth for the first time in English with
this form also handles the following topics:
History
and Lineage of Ba Gua- Ba Gua Zhang's lineage
Basic
Principles -Ba Gua philosophy and function
Step
Training- Stationary, square and circle walking
The
form itself Penetrating Forest Internal Palms Form
Ch'i
Kung specific to Ba Gua on "Ch'i Gathering"
Palm
Training- Founding elemental Palm practice
Ba
Gua Post Training- Single Post wrapping
Authentic
Ba Gua usage
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#21012 Bagua #2 Eight Changing Palms
In this tape Adam Hsu instructs you in the following:
History
and Lineage of Ba Gua- Ba Gua Zhang's development
Basic
Principles -Ba Gua philosophy and practice
Step
Training- Inward and Outward basic steps
The
form itself Penetrating Forest Eight Changing Palms
Ch'i
Kung specific to Ba Gua on "Ch'i Exchanging"
Palm
Training- Door Opening palm techniques
Ba
Gua Post Training- Multiple Post switching
Authentic
Ba Gua usage.
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#21013 Bagua #3 Linking Palms
Adam
Hsu discusses the following topics:
History
and Lineage of Ba Gua- Adam Hsu's own lineage
Basic
Principles -Ba Gua philosophy and usage
Step
Training- Root shaking leg usage
The
form itself Penetrating Forest Linking Palms Form
Ch'i
Kung specific to Ba Gua on "Ch'i controlling"
Palm
Training- 8 special Targeting Palms
Ba
Gua Post Training- Exchanging Space.
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