Chen Taijiquan (Tai Chi) Master Ren, GuangYi (YMAA)
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Actor: Lou Reed, Master Ren Guang-YiDirector: David Silver
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: French (Unknown); English (Unknown); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Portuguese (Subtitled); English (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: HiFi Sound, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-10-26
Studio: YMAA Publication Center
DVD Reviews of Chen Taijiquan (Tai Chi) Master Ren, GuangYi (YMAA)
DVD Review: Absolutlely worth byuing
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't hesitate - you will not regret. Different angles and a very good performance by Master Ren. You get Lao Jia Yi Lu in mutliple angles + the straight sword in multiple angles + both forms presented through sequenced photo sets.
I don't understand why there is no such video with GM Chen Xaiowang but you will learn a lot from Master Ren Guang Yi.
Personally I found Mr Reed's introduction and voice-overs unnecessary but they do not get in the way.
Ren's performance is meticulous and the the dvd is produced fully professionally so you don't have to look elswhere.
Bear in mind that master Ren lived in the Chen village for 10 years and was trained by GM Chen Xiaowang.
DVD Review: One of the Best!
Summary: 5 Stars
Chen is a fluid yet explosive old temple style of Tai Chi. Well-filmed from several angles, with options of fast and slow ambient original music written and performed by Master Ren GuangYi's student Lou Reed. Also several hundred black and white stills to further demonstrate stance and posture. Very thorough, fascinating exploration of this power form.DVD Review: Chen Style video learning
Summary: 2 Stars
The DVD is just okay. After viewing it the first time, I realized how important it is to train and practice in person. DVD Review: Almost Great
Summary: 4 Stars
There seems to be a lack of Chen style dvd's and the ones that are out
seem to be rehashed from old VHS tapes. That's why I was glad to see
a DVD that took advantage of the angle feature. It's a sharp film
with good production and you can tell Master Ren knows what he is doing.
Which leads me to the first problem.
He doesn't explain anything. Or at least maybe I missed it but you just
watch him go through the movements and if you want to pause it then you
have to rewind it. It's probably okay if you're taking classes or have
learned the Chen style before. The music can get kind of annoying as
there are only two tracks.
Overall if you have taken or are taking Chen style Tai Chi I would
highly recommend it.
DVD Review: Perfection
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very impressed with this DVD; the filming quality is first rate but the most important thing is this Master is a true Master. His moves are impeccable and mesmerizing to watch. The flipper vision is great for learning; all instructional DVD's should have this, it makes learning much easier. If you are interested in learning Chen style; both empty hand and straight sword, this is the DVD to get. I bought it from Amazon rather than YMAA because I have had problems with shipping from YMAA.
Description of Chen Taijiquan (Tai Chi) Master Ren, GuangYi (YMAA)
Master Ren, Guang-Yi beautifully demonstrates two fundamental Chen-style Taijiquan (tai chi chuan) forms: the 75-movement long form, Lao Jia Yi Lu (Old Frame 1st Road), and the 49-movement Straight Sword form. This program features an ambient electronic soundtrack and onscreen narration by Lou Reed. Captured in high-definition (HD) in New York's Central Park, each form is presented in a multiple-angle format, and showing the name of each movement. Each form is also shown in FlipperVision, a slideshow comprised of nearly 2,000 photos by famed photographer Martin von Haselberg, so you may carefully study each of Master Ren's postures in detail. Chen Style Taijiquan is a comprehensive form of exercise that promotes fitness, coordination and relaxation which remains true to its ancient martial arts origins. Chen Taijiquan is noted for its fluid, coiled movements, punctuated with quick bursts of energy, known as Fa Jing . Regular practice promotes wellness through a series of continuous, flowing movements, while providing powerful tools for self-defense. A martial artist since the 1980's and a private student of Master Ren, musician and narrator Lou Reed has experienced first-hand the health benefits and power of Master Ren's teaching, and he has done a great deal to help raise awareness of Chen Taiji, bringing Master Ren on tour to perform onstage in hundreds of shows worldwide. DVD Special Features: Two Chen Taijiquan Forms on one DVD. Demonstration of Fa Jing, emitting power , a signature of Chen Taiji. Use the Angle button on your DVD remote for Multi-Angle DVD playback. Amazing FlipperVision of each of the movements in extreme detail. Multi-Language Menus & Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, & Italian. Multiple audio streams with choice of Lou Reed music.General DVDs
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