Simplified Tai chi Chuan with Applications (YMAA)
by Jwing-Ming Yang
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Actor: Kelly Maclean, Shou-Yu LiangDirector: Jwing-Ming Yang
DVD: 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
DVD Reviews of Simplified Tai chi Chuan with Applications (YMAA)
DVD Review: Apparently there is something New under the sun!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I saw this DVD, I asked myself: "how many Tai Chi Dvd can there be out there?" Many of these DVDs either repeat themselves or are way to weird for me.
This one was a wonderful surprise. It covers all the basic forms; i am not going to repeat the content of the DVD becuase you can read it above.
What I really liked about this DVD - the description of each move is accompanied by different angle: front, back, side. I also enjoyed seeing how each move is actually used in a combat situation. I have always been fascinated by the Tai Chi moves - so gentle and peaceful. I always doubted those who told me that Tai Chi is actually a Martial Art. Now, I know!
The DVD is a keeper! The forms are explained clearly and this makes it easy to follow along.
If yuo're looking for something new about Tai Chi, you found it!
DVD Review: Excellent companion study guide
Summary: 5 Stars
Almost all martial artists will say that you need a good instructor. But having a video or DVD at home that can help you remember or get through the rough spots is very helpful.
I was given a copy of the DVD Simplified Tai Chi Chuan featuring Master Liang, Shou-Yu for Tai Chi Day (thanks Barbara). It is an excellent companion study guide, well organized and detailed on both the Simplified 24 form and the Standard 48 form.
An outline of the content is below:
* Intro to Tai Chi Chuan- a short description of the philosophy behind Tai Chi Chuan.
* Intro to Simplified 24 postures (history) - details the history of the effort to take the Yang Long Form and simplify it into a form for the masses, while keeping the essence of the Long Form.
* Names of the postures (in Chinese)
* Simplified 24 postures
o Front view - two versions are given, without narrative
o Rear View - one version, without narrative
o With Breathing Instructions - inhale and exhale indicators are show on the screen while the form is performed continuously.
o Martial Applications - each of the 24 postures is shown, then at least one and as many as three martial applications are demonstrated in slow and regular motion. Each posture is a DVD chapter for easy searching.
o 24 Postures Detail Section - the form is broken down into minute detail, with instructions on positioning of hands, legs, feet, and all of the movements. A ton of detail is presented, but it is done with stop motion of the form so that the instructions and the form coincide. Very well done. Again, each posture is a DVD chapter for easy searching.
* Standard 48 Postures
o History of 48 posture: added postures from several types of Tai Chi Chuan, details difference, including that the 24 is done at the same pace while 48 includes some Fa Jing (power emissions) done at a faster pace.
o Names of the postures (in Chinese)
o Front view - two versions are given, without narrative
o 48 Postures Detail - same as with 24. Where the sequence is included in 24, the narrative is skipped. Again, each posture is a DVD chapter for easy searching.
There are also stills include of each posture. Overall, an excellent training companion for these two forms.
This review was originally published on my website, duskbeforethedawn.net.
DVD Review: A welcome surprise!
Summary: 5 Stars
I practice Chen and Yang styles of Tai Chi. Just started taking a seminar on the 24 form. With this dvd I'm getting so much more out of the seminars it's amazing. I don't have a very good memory for movement sequence and have always been frustrated when I get stuck practicing a new form and have to wait for help. The only way to get better is to practice, but it's not just "practice makes perfect", it's "perfect practice makes perfect".
Anybody taking a class or seminar will definitely benefit and the cost will be amply rewarded by the multiplied return of time and money for the class. Anyone with Tai Chi experience should have no problem picking up this form from the dvd even though an instructor is always preferred.
Deep breath.
Never thought I'd say this, but even a beginner could go far with just this dvd until an instructor is found. The demonstrations and explanations are clear and easy to follow. The breathing and pointers flesh out the movements. Though there are many more; some applications are shown quite well.
And then there is the 48 postures. Got enough on my plate for now, but presentation looks just as good and it's interesting to look at another form.
Tai Chi is a deep and rich field of practice. This is a very good helping hand.
DVD Review: Great Value and Literally Loaded With Sound and Valid Information
Summary: 5 Stars
Well I had better start off this review by first stating emphatically that YMAA is absolutely fantastic on their DVD's, not only on the wealth of information that is included in every one, but also the tremendous value you get for your money. I mean really now, where else can you get a 2 ? hour long DVD filled with great and useful information on Tai Chi for a mere thirty bucks? I have paid almost as much for a DVD that wasn't even 30 minutes long. You can't go wrong with this, or really any DVD from YMAA. And now, on with the review...
Please note that there is also a companion book available Tai Chi Chuan: 24 & 48 Postures with Martial Applications to compliment this DVD and it is one that you should consider getting in order to supplement the knowledge that this DVD contains.
This DVD starts out with a brief history of Tai Chi itself and also the history of the 24 and 48 posture forms, which were originally a martial arts form but have now been usually applied as a means of health improvement. I am not sure if that is a good or bad thing, I guess I will leave that up to you to decide.
Both forms are shown from two different angles, first from the front and then from the back. I felt that this really helped me to understand and appreciate the forms being shown. It also helps considerably when you are attempting to follow along with the DVD. Another nice point was the emphasis on breathing techniques as you perform each of the postures and movements.
I noticed that this is definitely a DVD that you can't really watch all in one sitting as there are just too many things to learn throughout the DVD. Therefore, I would strongly recommend that you go ahead and watch it in perhaps 30 minute increments or even just one or two chapters at a time in order to fully get out of this DVD everything that it has to offer.
I personally have really enjoyed many of the Tai Chi DVD's that I have viewed and have adapted a lot of the techniques to my own particular style of martial arts with great success. Something you may want to incorporate into yours as well.
Shawn Kovacich
Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.
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 (YMAA)
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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