"In order to maximize the benefit of Taiji 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...

Taiji practice is composed of external and internal training: the physical elements of the form combined with the 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."

In tape 33 George Xu, a true expert, gives something of a hands-on seminar about the energies or Jins of Tai Chi. Basing everything, as he should, on the first and most fundamental practice, that of Peng Jin, Xu then goes through all the other seven Jins with different versions of how they might be practiced separately and refined in more depth. This tape STANDS ALONE from the other two in the "fundamental series" and can be explored completely for its own content. This is not an applications tape but the practice of the separate energies is, to our mind, essential in truly understanding Tai Chi.

To recap:

#1 contains standing and relaxation postures which develop into "power stretching" and "spiral training"

#2 Shows Standing Postures (always a core practice) and Tai Ji Qi gong

#3 Uses Peng Energy as a starting point to show multiple exercises for all eight of Tai Ji's energies