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One Hand Video: China's Living Treasures Series
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Shanghai Ching Wu Association Demonstration - DVD#25004 |
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Yu Hua Long Hsing Yi & Cha Chuan - DVD#25007 Among the performances are: Ten
Animals, Seven Fists, Five Powers and Six Elements We met Yu Hu aLong in ShangHai and found him to be a truly gracious and fine person. As we understand it he has been an advisor to the Qing Wu Association for many years and is considered a major expert on Cha Fist. |
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Weapons Forms - DVD#25008 "On this tape there are traditional and contemporary wushu practitioners demonstrating twenty single and multiple person weapon forms. There are 6 double edged sword sets, 3 broad sword, 2 nine section whip sets, double knives, long spear, staff , and 4 multiple weapon sets. Performers range from members of the Beijing Wushu Team, Shanghai Ching Wu Association, and well known masters of traditional systems." |
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6 Harmony & 10 Animal Hsing-I Chuan(Part 1) - DVD#25009 "This tape focuses on the Six Harmony / Ten Animal Hsing-I Chuan martial art system of China. It features Master George Xu (Xu Guo Ming) of Shanghai. The particular form of this system taught on this tape is the Two and One Half Ba set. The tape is divided into five parts. It begins with the entire form and proceeds with sections on basic training exercises, form repetition (repeated slowly three times with teaching narration), applications of this particular form, and concludes with the complete form . The narration deals with theories and principles of this system." |
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Chen Tai Chi: Lao Jiao Form (Part 1) - DVD#25010 "This video focuses on Chen style, the original tai chi chuan system of China. Featuring Master George Xu of Shanghai teaching the first form of the Chen style. The program is divided into four parts: 1) the entire form (14 minutes), 2) basic training exercises, 3) the first two sections of the form repeated three times with narration. At the end of each section the individual section is repeated with the names of the movements, and 4) the entire form (all four sections)." |
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Chen Tai Chi: Lao Jiao Form (Part 2) - DVD#25011 "Part two continues with form instruction. The focus of the form taught on this title is the second half of the first set (Sections Three and Four). The title is divided into the same four sections as its companion tape Volume Ten" |
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Dragon Pa Kua Chang (Part 1) - DVD#25012 This title focuses on the Dragon Pa Qua Chang martial art system of China. It features Master George Xu of Shanghai teaching the first half of the "Eight Linking Palm " form of the Dragon system. The title is divided into six parts. It begins with the entire form and proceeds with sections on footwork basics, hand movement exercises, form repetition with teaching narration, applications, and concludes with the complete form. |
Taoist Eight Immortals Sword - DVD#25013 "This tape focuses on the "Eight Immortals" martial art system of China. It features Master George Xu of Shanghai. The particular form of this system taught is the double edged sword. The tape is divided into six parts. It begins with the entire form and proceeds with sections on basic training exercises, form repetition, applications, sword techniques and principles, and concludes with the complete form."
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Pao Chui-Cannon Fist Chen Taiji - DVD#25014 1) the entire form , 2) sections on basic training exercises, and 3) the form repeated slowly three times with narration. At the end of each section, the individual section is repeated with the names of the movements. In One Hand DVD grouping this is Part Three of their general Chen style videos. This is a self-contained, complete in itself tape on the Second Chen Tai Chi Form - Pao Chui or "Cannon Fist." As is typical of George Xu's work the Reeling Silk Energy here is very strong, the movements very lively. George may be one of the very few who has come to the Western world and yet increased his skill and knowledge. He is a top notch semiarian and brings great teachers to the West. His own Kung Fu is high and this Cannon Fist is typical of him. (If you buy this in VHS format you can save 30%!) |
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Chan Ssu Chin Silk Reeling Cocoon - DVD#25015 "This tape features Master Zhang Xue Xin of Beijing, China teaching the rare Chan Ssu Chin exercises. These exercises are designed to loosen the eighteen moveable joints of the body. They are suitable for all ages and extremely beneficial to health. This tape is divided into three parts. Part one is a brief biographical section on Master Zhang and the history of the exercises. In part two, he teaches the 25 joint loosening exercises starting with the head and ending with the feet. In the third part, two of the martial art applications of the exercises are demonstrated." (If you buy this in VHS format you can save 30%!) |
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Chen Chin Na-Joint Locking - DVD#25018 (Chen Taiji part 6) "The Chen styles is especially known for its "chin na" (grabbing and joint locking). Master George Xu of Shanghai teaches these techniques from the first solo form of the Chen style tai chi system...." (If you buy this in VHS format you can save 30%!) |
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Bear and Eagle Fight (Part 2) - #DVD 25019
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NEW!! Master Liou Wan Fu - #DVD 25020 Liou Wan Fu demonstrates his skills including from the Imperial Exercises, Dragon Bagua, Five Element Xing Yi, and special training for flexibility including a demonstration of Iron Groin.
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Dragon Pa Kua Chang (Part 2) - #DVD25021 "This title focuses on the last four palms of the "Eight Linking Palm " set of the Dragon Pa Qua Chang system. The title is divided in- to six parts: 1) basic training 2-5) form repetition sections on the Tiger, Eagle, Unicorn and Chicken palms. In the form repetition, a group of movements is repeated from each palm sequence three times before continuing to the next group of movements. Master Xu performs the individual palm continuously at the beginning and ending of each animal, and 6) applications, This is the companion tape to Volume 12."
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#25022 Yang Tai Chi Chuan (Part 1) “This tape features 67 year old Master Ye Xiao Long of Shanghai. He began the study of martial arts, when he was 10 years old. As a recognized master in Shanghai, he has studied with the famous Yang stylist Fu Zhong Wen, and practiced tai chi chuan for over 30 years. Additionally, he has also practiced push hands, two man training, and free form fighting with his kung fu brother Hou Bing Quan, the famous fighting coach of Shanghai, who was a student of the legendary Chen tai chi stylist, Chen Zhao Kui. Master Ye demonstrates the form, basics, and form repetition of the first half of the form.” |
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#25023 Yang Tai Chi Chuan (Part 2) “Master Ye Xiao Long demonstrates some advanced stretching technique basics, and form repetition of the remaining half of the 108 movement long form. Additionally, at the beginning and end of the tape he demonstrates the complete long form at two different training speeds. Master Ye is noted for his flexibility and internal strength. At 110 pounds, he has remained undefeated at push hands during a lifetime of challenges.” |
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Push Hands (Part 1) - #DVD25024 "Master George Xu and a student demonstrate basic push hand principles. Master Ye Xiao Long and Master Xu then perform a variety of single and two handed push hand exercises emphasizing the "eight gates" of tai chi chuan: "peng" (ward off), "lu" (roll back), "chi" (press), "an" (push), "chou" (elbow), "lieh" (split), "tsai" (pull down), and "kao" (shoulder strike), as well as, the "Ta Lu" or four corners exercise."
See 25030 for the second part of this series.
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Dragon Gate Chi Kung (Qigong) - #DVD 25026 "Doctor Gordon Xu (Xu Guo Rong) of Shanghai is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. He received training at the Shanghai Medical Institute. He worked at the Huang Pu District Central Hospital and the Shanghai Tui Na Center Hospital. He studied acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine under head of staff, Dr. Lee Yan Fong, top student of Dr. Lu Shou Yan, China's foremost acupuncturist prior to the communist revolution. At the Shanghai Tui Na Hospital he studied under head of staff, Dr. Wan Ming Ming. In addition to mastering five systems of tui na (chinese therapeutic massage), he is also a master of the Dragon Gate Chi Kung system. His teacher Master Yi Chien Liang 1895-1986, nicknamed "one flower that faces heaven", was a Taoist monk from the Wan So Temple (10,000 years Longevity Temple). Dr. Xu was Master Yi's primary student and named by him as the 22nd generation successor to the Taoist Dragon Gate (Chuan Zhen Pai) system. This system, founded by Wan Chong Yang, dates back to the Sung dynasty (960-1127). On this tape Doctor Xu demonstrates three levels of chi kung practice."
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Wu Tai Chi Long Form (Part 1) - #DVD25027 "On this title Master Wang Hao Da of Shanghai, an indoor student of Grandmaster Ma Yueh-liang, teaches basics and the first two sections of the Wu style tai chi long form. The title begins with an introduction followed by the entire long form. It then continues with a section on basics covering stances, hand and foot techniques, and internal training exercises. In the form repetition section which continues Master Wang covers the first two sections of six of the form. The format in each section of form repetition is divided into three segments. The first is the entire section with the names of the movements. The second segment contains a grouping of movements from the section repeated four times before moving on to the next grouping. The third segment concludes with the entire section performed continuously at normal practice speed."
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Wu Tai Chi Long Form (Part 2) - #DVD25028 "On this title Master Wang Hao Da of Shanghai, an indoor student of Grandmaster Ma Yueh-liang, teaches basics and the first two sections of the Wu style tai chi long form. The title begins with an introduction followed by the entire long form. It then continues with a section on basics covering stances, hand and foot techniques, and internal training exercises. In the form repetition section which continues Master Wang covers the first two sections of six of the form. The format in each section of form repetition is divided into three segments. The first is the entire section with the names of the movements. The second segment contains a grouping of movements from the section repeated four times before moving on to the next grouping. The third segment concludes with the entire section performed continuously at normal practice speed."
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The expert practitioner Wang Hao Da, demonstrates a preserved training from the Wu styles of Wu JianQuan. Creator Wu, who learned from his father—a student of Yang Lu Chan— wanted the set to be more easily taught so he rounded out the motions and eliminated explosions of power. His son, Wu JianQuan actually deemed the Wu version a style and preserved not only his father's modifications but the "missing" elements of Tai Chi's special power issuance. Wang Hao Da shows this beautifully adding a whole form of training that, until we saw Wang, we assumed only existed in the Thunder Style of the Chen family. Don't expect to learn the set though it is broken down and the names of the movements are given. If you have a good deal of experience use it as an inspiration for developing similar sections of power issuance in your own styles, regardless of name. A great reference and a good example of how Tai Chi cleverly disguises the fact that it is martial to the core.
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Push Hands (Part 2) - #DVD 25030 "On this title the training drills of Wu style tuishou (push hands) are presented. It begins with a brief introduction followed by the areas of study of the self practicing method, single hand operation with fixed steps, the double hand operations, the 13 basic manipulations, and concludes with a demonstration section with various partners. In the instruction segments of this title detailed close ups of the movements are included." See 25024 for part one of this series.
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Taiji Power Stretching, Spiral Training Fundamentals - DVD#25031 "In order to maximize the benefit of tai chi practice you must develop the qualities of Taiji discussed in the Classics. These underlying principles of practice such as, open and close, empty and full, center equilibrium, apply universally to all styles of taijiquan. Master George Xu has divided the study of these qualities and others into five specific training drills. They can be practiced in their entirety, or customized to suit the individual practitioner's needs. 25031 focuses on Power Stretching and Spiral Training. In the Power Stretching section the drills emphasize, extending opposing parts of the body, to open the joints facilitating unobstructed flow of the qi. In the second section on spiraling, or silk reeling energy is addressed. The drills are intended to focus the practitioner on moving qi internally to open and close the different parts of the body, consistent with Chan Ssu Chin or silk reeling cocoon theory." |
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Taiji Standing Postures, Qigong Fundamentals - DVD#25032 "This DVD continues with two sections on internal training, standing postures and taiji qigong. Practice of the standing postures in Section Three is used for internal endurance training focusing on structure, developing "rootedness" and filling the entire body with qi. Taiji practice is composed of external and internal training: the physical elements of the form combined with the flow of qi in the body. The practice of the physical form addresses the external aspect containing elements, such as, structure, stance, correct movement, weight distribution. Taiji qigong in Section Four addresses the internal aspects, such as, qi flow, using the mind to move the energy, energy to move the body. Taiji practice should contain both aspects."
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Taiji Peng Jin Training Fundamentals - DVD#25033 "The following drills are for the purpose of developing Peng Jin. Peng is ward off. Jin is issuing power. In order to use taiji for self defense this teaching is essential. It teaches the practitioner how to issue power from the "Eight Gates" of tai chi, the four cardinal directions of the circle and four corners of the square of the tai chi form. Peng/ward off, Lu/roll back, Chi/press, An/push, Chou/elbow attack, Lieh/split, Tsai/pull down,, and Kao/shoulder strike. They can be practiced as a group or individually. Generally this is referred to as peng jin training. Peng is also used to describe an internal spring like quality of taiji, and this title deals with jin or power issuing training of all eight gates not just peng or ward off. These drills isolate each of the eight jins for practicing. In addition to self defense, these exercises are very useful for push hand practice." (If you buy this in VHS format you can save 30%!)
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This short set is the Wu Wei preparations. They are repeated three times. All this is followed by Five Standing Postures. Once the Qi is opened in the first section the postures focus the qi in different parts of the body. Next we are given orbital circulation of qi with the hands indicating the route of the qi along the entire body length. Section Four shows postures for bringing the qi from the outside world to the body. Finally some seated postures are shown. |
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DVD#25041 WU/HAO TAIJIQUAN - (Part 1)
"Taijiquan is evolutionary from the point of view that it has been modified by various masters over time. If it was Master Lu Gui Rong's journey of the internal martial arts has spanned over 50 years. He is a master of Wu (Hao) taijiquan, Yang taijiquan, and Dayan (Wild Goose) qigong. His Wu/Hao taiji lineage is traced from Wao Shou Ru, who was te\he grandson of Hao Wei. Zhen. Hao Wei Zhen's teacher was Li Yi Yu,nephew of the creator of the style, Wu Yu Xiang. The 96 movement long form that is demonstrated first is derived from this branch of taijiquan. The first section (movements 1 -24) is also demonstrated twice at the beginning and end of the form repetition segment. The five form movement groups are performed four times each before moving on to the next group." |
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DVD#25042 WU/HAO TAIJIQUAN - (Part 2) “This second 64 Movement form deals primarily with the "pre natal body" and addresses problems you were born with or genetically inherited from your parents. Having dredged the channels in the first form, the 2nd 64 Movement form is designed to clear the channels to absorb Qi, expel turbid Qi and restore organ balance.” Taught by the instructor himself. |
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DVD#25043 WU/HAO TAIJIQUAN - (Part 3) "Master Lu Gui Rong concludes the instruction of the 108 movement form with eleven groupings of movements performed three times each before moving on the the next group. The entire third section (movements 58-108) is performed at the beginning and end of the form repetition section."
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DVD#25046 Wild Goose Qigong (Da Yan)
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DVD#25047 Wild Goose Qigong
Our Comment: May postural changes. This does not resemble a martial form not is it supposed to. Said to be the product of the Li family, DaYan is nonetheless a deep and thorough, especially compared to some of the light weight routines out there. A Qigong like this you adopt as a hobby. |
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DVD#25048 Pao Chui Another excellent performance by George Xu. Without moving his hands separately ( a Tai Chi no- no) Xu manages to express a tremendous range of twists and un-twists. His movements are expressive and much more resemble a traditional flavor to the moves themselves than is commonly found nowadays. Some previews of Bagua Zhang and Yang style at the back. Please don’t expect perfect pronunciation from Sifu Xu. The second Chen taiji open hand form. Its lineage of Chen Zhao Kui, son of the famous Chen taiji master Chen Fake. This form balances the slowness, softness, and stability of the first form with swiftness, hardness, jumping, and stomping. The individual sections are performed at normal practice speed at the beginning and end. The volume concludes with both sections one and two performed a normal practice speed with movement names. |
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DVD#25049 Advanced Chen Family Pao Chui Cannon Fist (Part 2)
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Chen Tai Chi Broadsword - DVD#25050
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Taoist Hua Shan Chi Kung - 36 Circles (Part 1) - DVD#25051
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Taoist Hua Shan Chi Kung - 36 Circles (Part 2) - DVD#25052
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Yang Ban Hou Tai Chi - 81 Movement Form (Part 1) - DVD#25053 |
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Yang Ban Hou Tai Chi - 81 Movement Form (Part 2) -DVD#25054
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Yang Jian Hou Tai Chi - 81 Movement Form (Part 1) -DVD#25055 |
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Yang Jian Hou Tai Chi - 81 Movement Form (Part 2) - DVD#25056
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DVD#25057 & 25058 & 25059 George Xu's Predator Series Every CMA instructor worth his salt is trying to “figure out” the key components of this ancient art we share. Some, a few, are deeply invested in this search for principles and have spent years clarify and distilling. Two examples of this type instructor are Adam Hsu and George Hsu. Here is a new lecture/demo series by George Xu that shows his insights and explanations for some of the most fundamenal ideas in Chinese Martial Arts. 25057 Predator Part One: This DVD is the first of George Xu’s three-part explanation of what he calls “predator” aspects of CMA. In this first installment he concentrates on the actual applied energies used in CMA combat such as “Counterweight Tan Tian,” “Earth Reaction Force.” George is not alone in this, many instructors are trying to boil CMA down to its essence but this is without a doubt some of the best representations of this search available. Like looking at a beautiful physics formula, his exercises are deceptively simple and, with his own brand of explanation, surprisingly potent. As you progress in martial arts its is instruction like this which really has staying power. 25058 Predator Part Two: concentrates on the 14 Tan Tians and the “Tree Man” concept. Xu starts with an explanation of the uses of the Dan Tian right off the bat better than most you will hear. His Tree Man principle is a discussion of dynamic rooting. What makes many of these concepts so interesting is that they are some of the most basic movements you were taught at the beginning of your career, such as arm circles, but they are now functional and even important because they are taught properly. From my standpoint there are no “warm up” moves in true Kung Fu. Warm ups are necessary for movements that extend beyond the normal, like dropping into the splits. George’s movements are the same actions he uses to fight, they remain organic. All reveal methods to involve the Dan Tian dynamically into your practice. 25059: Predator Part Three: concentrates on the ideas he has learned from his many associations with living masters. Some of these are simple to understand and will take you the rest of your life to master. “Replace External with Internal,” “The Physical Must be Dead,” “Loosen the Shoulder to Hide the Root,” Quoting Masters like Wu Wen Wei (XY) and others George also adds his own enthusiasm, explanation and interpretation of these valuable insights. |
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2007 Masters from China camp - DVD#25060 This camp DVD starts with LiuHeBaFa standing forms and single action basics from this style which has gathered more and more interest from martial artists in the last few years. This first section gives many opening actions almost all of them taken from a horse stance. Then there is Yun Yin Sen’s Demonstration of Primordial Qi gathering and basic LHBF Qigong. George Xu and other helpers translate and explain the formal actions and some of the meaning. Finally there is a demonstration of the form with running commentary by George Xu with an excellent discussion of the word “quiet.” "This title focuses on the Huayue Xinyi Liuhebafaquan system, also known as "water boxing". This system is from the Sung dynasty and older than taijiquan. On this volume Master Yun Yin Sen focus on the fundamentals and internal practice of this system. Although Master Yun demonstrates the entire form at the end of this title, this should not be viewed as a form instruction title. The content of this camp was to focus on the internal and external fundamentals of this Sung dynasty system. Master Yun came to the USA at the direction of the head of the Xinyiliuhebefaquan Association in Shanghai to disseminate this teaching There are eight sections covering: standing forms, standing instruction, individual basics, "Circulation of the Primordial Qi" form demonstration, "Circulation of the Primordial Qi" form training, "Circulation of the Primordial Qi" form with no sound with which to practice, demonstration of the entire Liuhebaquan form and a scroll of the qualities of this system. The "Circulation of the Primordial Qi" form is their qi internal training method. Practitioners of this system do not refer to it as qigong, however, although in the West in would fall in this category. This form is extremely useful for general health and not limited to the practice of this system. Master George Xu does the commentary and English explanations of this system." |
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2005 Masters from China camp, Part One - DVD#25061 |
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2005 Masters from China camp, Part Two - DVD#25062 Qian Zhao Hong Reeling Silk Tai Chi Qigong form and instruction George Xu Chen Tai Chi Form George Xu Chen Tai Chi Fundamentals George Xu Six Harmony/Ten Animals XY Drills and Instruction Qian Zhao Hong Six Harmony/Ten Animals XY Drills and Instruction Combining Movements George Xu Chen Tai Chi Sword George Xu Lan Shou Double Sabers (Demonstration) |