Chi (Qi) style TONGBEI Boxing

Demonstrator/Teacher: Shan Chang Wen.
Chi Family Tongbei is one of the oldest forms of TongBei we know. In mid-Ching times it was taught by Lu Yun Ching to Chi Hsin. From this we have the Chi family branch which is taught in Hebei Province. Lu's other disciple was named Shi and these were for a long time the dominant branches. Chi Tai Chang's son, Chi Hsin taught in Hebei during the late Ching. Though called Chi style it was later renamed Tong Bei. Chi's son, Chi Tai Chang, developed the techniques so much further that there are still two styles of this lineage, one from the father and another from the son.The other branches still around are represented by our VCDs on White Ape TongBei and 5 Element Tai Chi TongBei. All TongBei technique retains martial usage and especially emphasizes one of the key principles of WuShu, namely the unification of the spine to all generation of power. TongBei movements are loose yet crisp and powerful. A beautiful style and one of the most solid groups of performers we have listed among our many VCDs.

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VCD#322 Chi Tong-Bei style Survey
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

A very full survey of the Chi TongBei style with many hand sets and saber, sword and spear play. Many set double demonstrated by the teacher and some talented and excellent students especially the fabulous miss Tien who proves, as we have said that TongBei and PiGua are styles particularly suited to women. Really there are some quite impressive performances of this Long Fist. Forms shown, some of which are not represented in the series, are: 4 Road Snapping Fist, 4 Road Snapping Saber, Chi Family Sword, 8 Step Saber, TongBei 12 Spear Linked Practice, 5 Form Continuous Fist, 6 Road Large Frame Linked Fist, Big Road Stamping Fist, 12 Continuous Cannons, 10 Branch Snapping Fist, Southern Set Snapping Fist and Basics Practice.

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VCD#323 Chi Tong-Bei style Fundamentals
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

Those actions (JiBen Gong) essential to mastering a style like this. Strong emphasis on the pulley-like actions which are expressed in this form of movement. These are the kinds of basic actions which can benefit any martial artist, especially in the field of Chinese WuShu. Excellent blend of functionality and health promotion.

VCD#324 Chi Tong-Bei style 4 Road Separate Fists
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

A Four Road (Sz-Lu Chai-Chuan) hand form representing Tong Bei energy. Much emphasis on Push Pull this form showing motions on the horizontal such as rapid series of Chain strikes and also Pi Gua and other common angles but all performed with TongBei's particular delivery. Footwork is very fluid with quasi-running steps at times. Breakdown by the teacher with fine demonstration by one of his top students.

VCD#325 Chi Tong-Bei style 72 Chi Applications
Double VCD, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

VCD#326 Chi Tong-Bei style 36 Hand Practice
Double VCD, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

(SanShiLiu Shou ZhuChi) It's one thing to enjoy watching the many styles we offer at Plum. Its another to really catch the essence of a particular method. Some styles, like TongBei, Pi Gua and BaJi require almost a renovation in the thinking of the practitioner. In this case VCDs like this one, where simple to intermediate movements are done and then shown in usage, are very important. At this level, the "basic" and separate actions take on characteristic expressions of the style's nature. In this VCD they are not only shown such that one might practice them but shown with variations hinting at their flexibility and variation . A Double VCD.

VCD#327 Chi Tong-Bei style Chi Family Sword
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

(Chi Men Jian) The Chi Style Sword is active and fluid. Footwork tends toward the "running steps" associated with live and vibrant sword work. Not a simple set to be learned in an afternoon. Much opening and closing with the range of sword actions a little larger than the average. A good set with expressive movements.

VCD#328 Chi Tong-Bei style 8 Step 13 Saber practice
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

(BaBu ShiSan Dao DanTsao) What have we seen? Hundreds of saber sets and thousands of performers? Here is something much rarer, a VCD on the basics and exercising of the saber. While keeping the saber true to its TongBei character Shan ShihFu shows actions that give fundamental skills on this ancient and important Kung Fu weapon. No form.

VCD#329 Chi Tong-Bei style 8 Step 13 Saber Form
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

(BaBu ShiSan Dao ) The representative saber set from the Chi TongBei style. Complete breakdown of the form and even SABER USAGE, something you don't see much of today.

VCD#330 Chi Tong-Bei style Single Spear Drills
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

(Chiang Tsao) Spear play, TongBei Style. Here Shan ShihFu shows the exercises and skills associated with the TongBei usage of the spear. Single movements are demonstrated with two person applications. No form.

VCD#331 Chi Tong-Bei style 4 Road Saber
Double VCD, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

(SiLu Chai Dao) A longer more involved form of the TongBei style utilizing the saber. Explanations of the movements and good, authentic applications of some two person saber technique make this one of the rare VCDs information wise.
A Double VCD.

VCD#332 Chi Tong-Bei style Tong Bei Spear
Double VCD, VCD pricing, Chinese Only

(TongBei Chiang) TongBei's own version of the spear. As in many styles the Spear, as King of the Long Weapons, is considered a major and essential feature of mastering the complete curriculum of the fist. A Double VCD.