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First,
be advised that all of these VCD's are IN
CHINESE ONLY. In our opinion that doesn't matter much
because the instruction is clear and the quality of photography
very good. But we will not accept returns just because people didn't
read... IN
CHINESE ONLY. Given
that, these are really tremendous deals for the money. Each of these
special VCD's can be played on a computer for full enjoyment. Made
for PC's they are also Mac compatible by downloading Quick time (for
free) and any similar VCD player program. Also playable on most
DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow! |
ZIRAN MEN (TzuRan Men)
Demonstrator/Teacher:
Du Fei Hu, the third generation holder of TzuRan leadership from
his famous grandfather Du Xin Wu. .
One
of the more intriguing styles developed in the 19th century. The
famous exponent Du Xin Wu was Sun Yet Sen's bodyguard. "TzuRan"
is a term denoting "naturalness". Tell
me more
about this style.
Learn about famous Ziran teacher: Wan Lai Sheng
Click
on pictures to see larger versions. See DVD versions of these disks including some additional titles.
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 VCD#368
Tzu-Ran Sect
9 Rings 81 Form
Four VCDs, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Zi
Ran Men's major form. Each section of "ring" is shown
as an almost modular series of movements - this coinciding with
the TzuRan philosophy. Its movements are based on the Ta Hsuan a
later edition of the I Ching reformed by post-Han scholars and having
81 instead of 64 sections. This is a set of
Four VCDs.
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 VCD#341
Tzu-Ran Sect
Eagle Claw Boxing
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Ziran boxing is not generally known as being strong on forms. But they forms they do teach have a definite functional emphasis. Here’s an Eagle Claw form that doesn’t so much concentrate on Eagle imitation as strong fighting movements. There is a lot of claw usage with strong, powerful actions. Though there are no applications there is a beginning section on different hand positions and their formation. An eagle claw form for those who want their sets to demonstrate strength and function.
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 VCD#336
Tzu-Ran Sect Big Knife
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Big
Knife contains a Kuan set representative of Tzu Ran style and also
a saber form. All instruction by Du ShihFu himself.
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 VCD#335
Tzu-Ran Sect
Swimming Dragon Sword
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Swimming
Dragon Sword lives up to its name by having a group of interesting
and unusual movements. The pacing of this set is also distinctive
with slow balance oriented sections interspersed with quicker but
still light and graceful actions. Demonstrated by Du's son and instructed
by the teacher himself.
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| TzuRan Men (ZiRan Men) Special Order VCDs: These VCDs are also represented in DVD format. Since there are somewhat detailed explanations we are suggesting the English subtitled DVDs over the strictly Chinese VCDS. However, if you understand Chinese or want to save a bit of money these are fine. We special order but still get these in within a relatively short time. Make sure you use the VCD order numbers for best results. |
 VCD#367-SO Tzu-Ran Sect Fundamentals & Empty Chi
Double
VCD, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Now
this is interesting. Many of the basics to the style: loose hand
motions, stretching, warm ups, some kicks, even a TzuRan Staff set
and staff movements. However, there are also a number of the types
of things we rarely see nowadays, more village Kung Fu such as knocking
a brick over without touching it, extinguishing a candle, beating
actions against the Dan Tien. Accept some of what you see or not,
this is old style training: not always elegant or even indisputably
honest but coming out of Kung Fu's almost forgotten heritage. This
is a Double VCD.
DVD version of this disk.
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 VCD#369-SO Tzu-Ran Sect Leg Moves & Manners
Double
VCD, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Some
have described TzuRan Men as starting with Tan Tui-like" exercises
to work into more and more spontaneous movements. This is true in
this VCD. We have the equivalent of the TzuRan Tan Tui, 8 lines
of kicking basics interspersed with some hands. They are practiced
symmetrically and, in this version, shown applied to hitting bags
and trees for the contact practice. The principles of kicking are
smart and logical and rarely seen from Chinese teachers. This is
an important "leg" of the TzuRan system. This is a Double
VCD.
DVD version of this disk.
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 VCD#340-SO Tzu-Ran Sect Chin-Nah
Double
VCD, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
CHIN
NAH: This shows many very well-known and "classic" Chin Nah actions.
Some are better than others but the VCD does one very nice thing
in that it takes each situation and "develops" it through a number
of variations which often include counters. Relaxed and easily understood
instruction highlights this presentation . This is a Double
VCD.
DVD version of this disk.
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 VCD#339-SO Tzu-Ran Sect San Shou Usage
Four VCDs, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
18
"Natural" methods are shown here: practical San Shou.
In this series of FOUR VCDs the style
Tzu Ran lives up to its name. The fighting techniques here are unusually
practical and insightful especially considering the tendency of
Chinese style instructors to "tone down" methods of defense. There
is much strategy talk here. Actions take into account angles of
approach, perceptual inaccuracies, body configuration. This might
even be a little hard to understand for the student without much
practical experience. Also some nice and surprisingly "modern" applications of spontaneous footwork. This we recommend as one of the best in
the series.
DVD version of this disk.
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 VCD#338-SO Tzu-Ran Sect Cavity Pressing
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Cavity
striking and revival points. A very interesting and lengthy demonstration
of point striking and resuscitation. We are talking apparent knock
outs here. Not a try-this-at-home types of demonstration. Some of
the revival work quite interesting.
DVD version of this disk.
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 VCD#370-SO Tzu-Ran Sect Throwing Technique
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Demonstrations
of all the classical throws but with a distinctly TzuRan manner.
The accent here is on natural movement which accomplishes the task
with the least effort. Du ShihFu knows not only the basics of throwing
but the proper angles and approaches and this should be heeded when
watching the VCD.
DVD version of this disk.
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 VCD#337-SO Tzu-Ran Sect Spear Play
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Spear
Metal spear exercises with an very long spear highlight this VCD.
The spear work itself demonstrated by Du ShihFu's son is about average
with a set breakdown and postural instruction .
DVD version of this disk.
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 VCD#386-SO Tzu-Ran Sect Fighting Technique
Triple VCD, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
This Triple VCD series is STUFFED with applications.
At first one might see this as Jeet Kune Do 101 but considering
it was created decades earlier and comes from traditional martial
arts, a closer look should prevail. From our experience we have
to say that this isn't just a basic series of throws and grappling
moves. This guy knows what he'd doing. The moves are common throws,
locks and lots of takedowns. But the angles and strategies are sophisticated.
You may see the basic wrist locks you already know but with significant
variation. After all people spend years seeing the same golf stroke
again and again. If you want applied Kung Fu you could indeed do
worse. Also some very nice counter-throws. This is a Triple VCD
DVD version of this disk.
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 VCD#334-SO Tzu-Ran Sect Chang's Tai Chi
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Chang
San Feng's Tai Chi: a fluid, medium height, small framed series
of Tai Chi movements. Actions are soft, rounded and comfortable.
The exemplify TzuRan's criterion of not forcing awkward motion on
the practitioner. Said to be an "old inheritance".
DVD version of this disk.
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