Simplified Tai Chi Chuan With Applications
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Actor: Jwing-Ming Yang, Kelly Maclean, Shou-Yu LiangDVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language); French (Original Language)
Format: Color, Digital Sound, Director's Cut, Dubbed, Full length, NTSC, Original recording remastered, Special Edition, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 150 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-10-25
Studio: YMAA Publication Center
Product features:
- Tai Chi Chuan
DVD Reviews of Simplified Tai Chi Chuan With Applications
DVD Review: Wise choice for Tai Chi instruction!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Simplified Tai Chi Chuan: Simplified 24 Postures with Applications and Standard 48 Postures" with Master Liang, Shou-Yu is an excellent DVD by YMAA for anyone who wishes to learn or better understand Tai Chi Chuan. Out of many Tai Chi instructional DVDs to choose from, this is a wise choice.
The DVD starts out acknowledging there is a companion book that explains some aspects in greater detail. Then there is a short introduction that shares the philosophy and benefits of practicing Tai Chi Chuan. As the narrator explains, you see video of Master Liang performing Tai Chi Chuan movements and other scenes that compliment the narration.
Next there is a brief history of Tai Chi Chuan section that was interesting, and a little blurb regarding how to learn the forms. From there, the DVD goes into the 24 Posture (Simplified) Tai Chi Chuan Postures. Master Liang first demonstrates the entire form, with subtitles appearing below him to name each of the 24 postures. This is a great preview of what is about to be taught, and a good reference as to what doing the completed form should be like. The DVD then shows the completed form from the front without the subtitles, and then the rear. Please note, you will be into the video a bit over 25 minutes at this point. (It is a long DVD, which I've found to be a trademark of YMAA, they like to pack as much into their products as possible which as a consumer I really appreciate.)
The form is then performed again, with subtitles at the bottom providing breathing instructions. The subtitles tell you when to inhale and when to exhale with the movements. This is actually a very important aspect of Tai Chi Chuan, and all martial arts, and I liked that it was included. It will be a good tool for people to practice their breathing as they do the form, something that should be done each time.
Next comes the 24 Posture From with Applications. This section shows each of the 24 postures done solo and then the self-defense application performed on an attacker in slow motion and then regular speed. Multiple applications are shown for some postures. There is not "instruction" during this section, only illustration or demonstration. (For me, instruction is when an instructor actually teaches you by talking, explaining, and demonstrating all together. Of course this is for video, in person the instructor also assists, corrects mistakes, etc.)
The DVD then goes into more detail for each posture. This is done with the illustration, or demonstration of the postures and applications by Master Liang with a voice over explaining the movements. I prefer DVDs where the instructor actually talks you through things rather than a voice over. I feel that is more like the instructor teaching. However, the voice over on this DVD is done well and if the viewer does what is said and follows along with Master Liang, the form can be learned. This portion of the program is the "meat" as far as teaching the 24 postures.
Now that the 24 Posture form has been completed, the program goes into the history of the 48 Posture Tai Chi Chaun. There is a younger female, Kelly Maclean, demonstrating the form as the brief history is told. Then she performs the entire 48 Posture form with subtitles for the posture names. As with the earlier 24 posture form, it is repeated without the subtitles.
The program does not show the rear view next, but rather goes right to the details of the 48 Postures portion. They don't repeat the instructions for the movements that are also contained in the 24 Posture form. Like earlier, the instruction comes from a voice over while Maclean performs the movements. This section does not contain the martial applications. After the closing posture, the programs ends and goes straight to the credits.
The DVD also contains a slide show of the postures, which is basically photographs of the postures as you would find in a book, with the posture names to the side with pleasing music playing. I liked the music, but I don't know if these slides help with the instruction, since moving video illustrates them much better than stills. (that is why having this DVD as a companion to the book is ideal) Regardless, it was an interesting extra feature.
The production quality it top notch as I've found with all of the YMAA DVDs I've viewed. There are over 100 chapter selections to assist you with the portions of the DVD you wish to study. However, I wished the menu would have been broken down a bit more. For instance, under the 24 postures detail section, you start at the beginning. If you want posture 15, you have to hit the skip button to pass through all the others to get there. This is easy enough to do, but it would have been great to have each posture listed in the menu. (Would have been a huge menu though) Like other YMAA DVDs, this one contains the YMAA catalog and video previews of other products.
There are a lot of Tai Chi videos out there. Some are good and others are terrible. This is definitely one of the good ones. There is a lot of information presented in a clear format. If you practice or want to practice Tai Chi Chuan, this DVD is a great resource to compliment what you are learning in a class, or if you are unfortunate enough not to have an instructor, this DVD will help your home study and you can definitely learn a lot from it if you also put in the time practicing what the DVD teaches.
Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author of Hard-Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks and the dvds: Hapkido Hoshinsul, Streetfighting Essentials, Hapkido Cane, the Lock On Joint Locking Essentials series and articles including a regular column on negotiation for The Montana Lawyer. Alain Also wrote a series of articles called Lessons From The Apprentice.
Description of Simplified Tai Chi Chuan With Applications
The 24 Forms and the 48 Forms.BETTER HEALTH IN 20 MINUTES A DAY!
Learn two of the most popular forms of Tai Chi Chuan, the ancient Chinese martial art which is often described as ?moving meditation?. The ?Simplified? 24-posture form is taught and demonstrated by Master Liang, Shou-Yu, with martial fighting applications. The form is shown from several angles, with breathing instructions. The Standard 48-posture form is also demonstrated.
This expanded DVD edition contains much more instruction than the VHS editions. DVD-only Detail Sections for both forms instruct each movement, and offer ?guidelines? for refining your training. Chapter markers for each technique and extensive DVD navigation make it simple to find any posture on the DVD with just a couple clicks, so you can continue your study where you left off.
In only 20 minutes a day, you can gain the health benefits of Tai Chi Chuan: increased strength and energy, better balance, and improved bodily awareness. Excellent for beginning students, those who want a low-impact alternative to jogging or aerobics, and those with limited time for exercise.
This DVD complements the best-selling book Tai Chi Chuan?24 Postures with Applications & 48 Posture Routine, by Liang, Shou-Yu & Wen-Ching Wu (sold separately).
Special Features: Over 100 Chapter sections ? Narration: English or French ? Multi-Language Menus and Subtitles: English, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, & French ? History of Tai Chi Chuan sections ? Slideshows of Master Liang demonstrating correct posture alignment ? Interactive YMAA Product Catalog with previews of all YMAA video titles.
YMAA PRODUCTION ? LIANG, SHOU-YU ? "TAI CHI CHUAN 24 POSTURES WITH APPLICATIONS & STANDARD 48 POSTURES" ? WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY LIANG, SHOU-YU WITH KELLY MACLEAN AND RAMEL RONES ? EDITED BY DAVID SILVER AND MEDIAMANIC ? VIDEO PRODUCTION SUPERVISION BY DAVID SILVER ? DIRECTED BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING
150 minutes - color/ DVD9 - NTSC -All Regions
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