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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 Quicktime (for free) and any similar VCD player program. Also playable on most DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow! |
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XIAO Style Nei-Jia Boxing
Demonstrator: Xiao Tie-Seng Click on pictures to see larger versions. |
 VCD#651
Xiao style Post Heaven
Methods About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only Hou Tian Fa. This is a short, very direct form about Power Issuance using the very essential movements such as punch and elbow stike. The main thrust of this branch of the Xiao style is its connection with Tai Chi. Seen from that angle it does give an extraordinarily in depth dissection of the elements of Tai Chi. This short form and very slight applications all center around the breakdowns and power exercises of each formal section. Much emphasis on elbows and other short hand methods. |
 VCD#652
Xiao style Push Hands
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only A good discussion and demonstration on the practice of what could best be described as Yang Tai Chi Push Hands. Separate movements ae demonstrated first encompassing the primary eight actions. Then they are incorporated into normal Four Hand Push Hands with some simple but nice symmetrical training routines. |
 VCD#653
Xiao style Large Frame
Tai Chi Triple VCD, VCD pricing,Chinese Only The large frame version of Xiao Tai Chi. Neither Yang nor Hao but something with a definite flavor for this particular style. Many moves are recognizable and all the salient points of Tai Chi are respected. An interesting disk to the following: those interested in Xiao style of course; those searching down "hidden strands" of the Tai Chi story; and those who are doing research. Triple VCD. |
 VCD#654
Xiao style Long Fist
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only Imagine, if you will, the movements of the Yang style rearranged in an entirely different order but performed at roughly the same speed. Then through in, at the speed we mentioned, some movements of Tong Bei and the circle walking of BaGua and you will have a pretty good idea about this form of "Long Fist." On the other hand we should remember that the term Long Fist has been variously applied to Tai Chi, Tai Tzu and, of course, a large family of Kung Fu. |
 VCD#655
Xiao style 30 San Shou
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only A number of small fighting routines of two to six moves each. These are strings of fa chin and practical motions. They entire approach somewhat resembles XingYi's animal lines though these San Shou are not constructed exactly the same. There are demonstrations of some of the move applied to self defense. A few really nice ideas to understand how Tai Chi might be applied. |
 VCD#656
Xiao style Small Frame
Tai Chi Double VCDs , VCD pricing, Chinese Only This is indeed a small frame set. Based onboth Hao and Yang styles, it also contains some elements often kept to higher levels of each style. On the Repulse Monkey, for example, it shares elements of energy work with the Yang Fast set. The basic structure of the set is that of the better known styles with a blending of numerous Tai Chi sources and styles. Breakdowns are given and the set is roughly the equivalent of the Long Set of either style. Double VCD |
 VCD#657
Xiao style Nine Small
Heavens About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only Actually Nine Small Heavens is a reasonably famous form though rarely seen. It derives from a style of the same name with a special emphasis on elbow work. This is an unusual form with a combination of fluid movements such as circle walking combined with focused short motions. Few kicks, mostly arm work with some difficult flexibility actions such as sitting cross legged positions with torso twists. The majority of the moves are pretty conservative. |
 VCD#658
Xiao style Old Frame Tai
Chi Triple VCD, VCD pricing,Chinese Only The "old" frame version of Xiao Tai Chi. The emphasis here is on "natural movement". The form is very similar to the others of the style with movements that are more conservative but not entirely "small frame". Soft and fluid the actions link together more easily than others of the style. Some applications shown. Triple VCD. |
 VCD#659
Xiao style 13 Zong Shih
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only One way to define the difference between normal strength training and that of Kung Fu is that rather than employing isolation exercises that strengthen Kung Fu works to concentrate the power on a single spot. Zong Shih is total power that flows together - a concept used in all styles. This is a series of Fa Chin or power issuance exercises with just that type of integration in mind. |
 VCD#660
Xiao style Wu Dang Health Exercises About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only Stay young and fit by stretching, lifting and waving. These are martially inspired exercises of a wide range. Many could be performed by anyone. Some are not so simple. Mostly they resolved to single actions with the entire body engaged in the perfomance. Very little Fa Chin, mostly slow, controlled movement. |
 VCD#661
Xiao style Tai Chi Sword
About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only This set is definitely based on tthe well known Yang Style 13 Method Tai Chi sword. There are many elaborations here and additional moves. But the structure of the set is still there. Some nice interpretations and many moves have been expanded to have more meaning than in the standard, simpler version. |
