Tai Tzu Chang Chuan

Demonstrator/Teacher: Li Cheng Xiang
Taizu Fist is considered by some to be one of 18 Shaolin Fist Families. It's the 1st family among 18. Tai Tzu of this style was believed to have 16 sections most of which have been lost. Six are said to remain. Tai Tzu is particularly difficult to document since it was invented by martial enthusiast, Sung Tai Tzu. As this was the first emperor of the Song dynasty many claim to have retained the form. There are, therefore, different Tai Tzu Chang Chuan sets among the many styles. Historically Shaolin might indeed have claim to one of the more accurate versions. Tai Tzu was one of the first forms to distinguish itself as a separate style about 1000 years ago. There has been recent specualtion that Tai Tzu may be one of T'ai Chi's ancestors or inspirations.

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DVD#10267 Shaolin Tai Tzu Long Set Part One

This DVD presents the first section of the 16-sectioned Tai Tzu Long Fist.

About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles         

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DVD#10268 Shaolin Tai Tzu Long Set Part Two

This DVD presents the second and final section of the 16-sectioned Tai Tzu Long Fist.

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DVD#10269 Shaolin Tai Tzu Short Stick

Short staff also named as Bian Gan (whip staff) has a length of 13 times width of practicers' hand (same as Wu Dang Staff). This routine combines the staff methods of 5 Yin Hands and 7 Yang Hands. As with any short stick set, highly practical.

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DVD#10264 Shaolin Tai Tzu Survey

This DVD shows the range of this branch of Shaolin Tai Tzucomplete with a demonstration of the entire sixteen part form and the main weapon of this style: the Tai Tzu cudgel.

About 60 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles         

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