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 similiar VCD player program.Also playable on most DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow!

LI Family Boxing

LI family is a famous - though not in the West - form of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. They are known as fine practitioners with a very fluid and elongated style. Created by Li Rui-Dong, it is based on the five "hammers" of Tai Chi which are synonymous with the five different kinds of punches performed in the Long Set.
Demonstrator: Ma Jin Long, 3rd generation inheritor. More information on Li Style...

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VCD#76 Li Family Five Dragon Fist
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

The hand motions are particularly good demonstrating the posture and flexibility of the "Five Dragons", namely the five organs heart, liver, spleen, lung and kidney.The moves are fluid and changeable with a decided puncuation of actions that resemble Xing Yi. The footwork is almost BaGua like in its fluidity. The hand motions emphasize wrist actions.

VCD#607 Li Family Li style Survey
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

A survey of all the other sets in this section. Some of the shorter ones are shown twice, once in slow motion. No breakdowns.

VCD#608 Li Family Five Star Boxing
Double VCD, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This is the main Tai Chi fist of the Li style. It is a long, slowly performed set divided into four sections to represent the four seasons. It is based on the 13 major motions of Tai Chi but incorporates concepts from Xing Yi and BaGua. It has 120 movements and is sophisticated in construction and execution. This was developed by the major master Li Rui-Dong. Double VCD.

VCD#609 Li Family 22 Postures
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This is the Li Family form of Tai Chi. The same slowness and control but with many moves quite different. The leaning body of Wu-type style is evident but with the length of Yang style. Very good performance with an occasional Fa Chin, some excellent body control and good flexibility. This man has been performing this set for quite some time.

VCD#610 Li Family Five Animal Fist
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Demonstrated by Zhou Shi-Qin. An impressive, Xing Yi style form based on six animals and five birds: lion, python, tiger, monkey, horse, bear then swallow, phoenix, eagle, vulture, and chicken. Good, smooth actions with some power issuance. The demonstrator shows clearly the motions with the kind of emphasis that indicates its martial usage. Strong actions and fluid delivery.

VCD#611 Li Family #7 Road Sword
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Li Family Fist has13 roads with the sword. This is #7 and has the characeristics of a swimming dragon and python like actions. The body and the sword move together with a combination of "travelling" and "pointing" actions. This is a skillful set done with a long tassel, always another element of difficulty. Some parts are also left handed. Overall the performance is high quality with flow and balance and excellent body control.