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Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power, Third Edition: Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chaun (Martial Arts-Internal)

A must for advanced students.

Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power is the next level in Tai Chi Chuan training. This book is written especially for those who have learned the form, begun Pushing Hands, and now want to develop and refine their Tai Chi skills.

Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power focuses on the martial essence of Tai Chi Chuan, an aspect many other books ignore. This book explores in depth the subject of Jing (internal martial power), general Tai Chi theory, and the application of Chi in the Tai Chi form. Because Jing training is essential to martial Tai Chi, this work is a valuable reference that no serious practitioner should be without.

* A comprehensive training plan for Jing (power) development.
* Understand the difference between true Jing (internal power) and Li (muscular power).
* Learn how to accumulate Chi and Jing in the Tai Chi postures.
* Discover the essential role your mind plays in Tai Chi and Jing practice.
* Includes a special selection of Tai Chi poems, translated and with commentary by Dr. Yang.

Rating: (out of 10 reviews)

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Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power, Third Edition: Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chaun (Martial Arts-Internal) Reviews

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It seems curious that the reviewer who gave this book one star did not offer any specific examples of where Dr. Yang was “incorrect”. This book, and the companion volume, are gold mines of theory and application. Anyone who has learned the Yang style long form for health will be amazed at the almost infinite number of techniques, both apparent and hidden, revealed in these volumes. The four aspects of Yang Taiji, and indeed of all Chinese martial arts (punching, kicking, wrestling, and chin-na)are explored in depth, as well as the more fundamental ideas of the nature and generation of chi and the various jings. I have personally attended a number of Dr. Yang’s seminars at his YMAA in Boston and have found them to be excellent. Dr. Yang, with a PH.D in engineering, is very well grounded in the Western concept of scientific proof. His writings are not only the result of his research into the ancient classics, which is extensive, but also his own practice, pondering and above all practical discrimination. I would add that Dr. Yang always cheerfully and humbly invites people to disagree with his theories and to offer alternatives. However, you might find it quite difficult to debate a subject with someone who has studied it perserveringly for 35 years. On a final note, it should be stressed that in these books, as well as in others by the author, the concept of personal morality, ethics, and the cultivation of the spirit are not just footnotes, but are central to the art.

Review by Mark:

This book is not perfect and it does have shortcomings. I am a beginner in Martial Arts, and some of the criticism which states that this book is not as advanced as it claims to be may have some merit. However, as far as I could tell, this book has excellent content for both novice and advanced students of Tai Chi.

This book has some very clearly written content and outlines a large number of important movements. Most notably, the pictures are clear and contain all the necessary markings and arrows to help a beginner reinforce what he or she learns through instruction. Just for this aspect of the book alone, I believe it is first rate!

Where I feel the book does fall short is in publication quality. The paper stock was clearly very poor, and the binding quality was also poor. This contributed to bunching in the center of the book. However, for small lot publishing of niche products such as this one, such shortcomings are unfortunately the norm.

Overall, the book is comprehensive and covers a lot of ground. Perhaps for the very advanced this book may not help them get to the deeper meanings of some of the movements. Then again, perhaps the very advanced shouldn’t be looking for such meaning in a book. Nevertheless, as a practical guide this book is a cut above the rest.

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Taijiquan, Classical Yang Style DVD (YMAA Tai Chi) Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

This Special Edition DVD is over four hours long, with hours of additional content not available on VHS. Discover Authentic Taijiquan.
This comprehensive video is not only an instructional DVD, but a living document designed to preserve a cultural tradition from the original Yang Style lineage. Practice of this living, vital form will bring you a healthy and relaxed body, a clear mind, and a strong sense of martial intent. This Tai Chi Chuan program will offer you enough content to build a solid foundation for a lifetime of practice. • Fundamental Stances • Instruction of the Thirteen Postures • Taiji Qigong Primary Set • Moving Qigong • The Complete Yang Style Taijiquan Long Form • Instructions on Breathing This Enhanced DVD edition contains the following extra content:
• Taijiquan Theory Lecture by Dr. Yang • Taiji Qigong & Fa Jin (Emitting Power) sections • Detailed Instruction & Analysis of Each Movement in the Form • Slideshow of the 113 Postures DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: Hundreds of Scene Selections • Interactive Feature: Click the Yin/Yang Symbol to open up In-Depth Instruction of the Form • Over 2 hours of additional content • Language: English, French and Chinese • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese • All Regions Encoding • Previews of all video titles • Interactive YMAA Product Catalog • “About YMAA” section, and more. 240 minutes-color/ DVD9-NTSC

Rating: (out of 27 reviews)

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Taijiquan, Classical Yang Style DVD (YMAA Tai Chi) Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Reviews

Review by J. Edwards:

I began practicing T’ai Chi fifteen years ago. My first teacher was trained from childhood in China, then Taiwan, in the strict classical Yang Long Form. I began studying with him years later in a major U.S. city — still Yang Long Form, still classical approach. That was a magical time, a magical experience that will be a part of me for the rest of my life.Periodic long-distance moves have since interrupted my study several times, but these have also required me to study with teachers of quite a few T’ai Chi styles and levels of expertise. Some were more fun, some more “practical,” some much more “martial” in approach, and some were sadly “lightweight.”Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming’s video is truly “the real deal.” From the first frame of his performance of the entire Form, I was instantly transported back to my first Teacher’s class: not only is the sequence of postures and connecting movements EXACTLY the same as where I began, but the “spirit” and “feel” of T’ai Chi is also the same as it was then. With the wide range of styles and emphases in my classes since, I’d nearly forgotten how “pure” and powerful the classical Yang form truly is!Other reviews here have accurately described and appropriately praised the comprehensive contents and unsurpassed structure of this wonderful video that is at once a marvelous teaching tool and a true archival record of this ancient art.I’ll summarize my opinion this way:If you EVER outgrow this DVD, please produce one of your own, so we can all study with you!Meanwhile, I’m gonna hang with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming!!

Review by G. Butler:

I’ve seen a number of other videos offering instruction in various styles of martial arts and Tai Chi specifically. This one stands above them all for the quality of the production and the way the DVD is put together.There is a great wealth of information on this DVD. There is a short lecture on theory, a number of loosening up and warming up exercises, Taiji Qigong exercises, and of course the full Yang style long form. Everything has chapter stops and you can skip to the section you want quickly and easily from the DVD menu.The long form doesn’t dwell excessively on any individual movement which allows you to practice along with it, but if you want more detail on how a movement is performed, you can hit ‘Enter’ on your DVD remote when the yin yang symbol is on the screen to get in depth instruction on the current movement being demonstrated. In that way it manages to offer the best of both worlds.The only small criticism I have is the way the camera angle would switch sometimes during the course of a movement. It was done to provide the best view of the movement I’m sure, but the specific directions each movement travels in are not clear. A small nit to pick no doubt and probably of no concern to a beginner anyway. All in all this DVD stands well above any other Tai Chi instructional video I’ve seen.

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Adidas Open Style Martial Arts Uniform – White – Size 3

A traditional wrap around style uniform available in black or white. lightweight poly/cotton blend fabric.Good for all styles of martial arts. belt not included.

• Lightweight poly/cotton blend fabric
• A traditional wrap-around style uniform
• Available in black or white.
• Belt is not included.
• Good for all styles martial arts.

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Buddy Set Super Deal Martial Art Throwing Kits – Two (2) Set of 2 Different Styles Ninja knives with nylon case

State of the Art Throwing Kits represents One of the most handy and powerful tools from Ninja Generation, it is an excellent gift for Martial Art Lovers

• State of the Art Throwing Kits represents One of the most convenience and powerful tools from Ninja Generation
• Collectible and Excellent to Décor your Home
• Comes with Nylon Case
• Portable and easy to store
• Appromixately 6 inches in length

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Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na, 2nd Edition: Instructors Manual for All Martial Styles

150 fast and effective joint locks and cavity strikes. Includes fundamental training.

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Martial Arts T-Shirt – “Jiu-Jitsu Style” Dragon, Small

On the front of this shirt is the Jiu-Jitsu Style dragon.

This is a really nice shirt. Not the cheap, see-through, twist out of shape after 4 washes, “but at least I can use it to wax the car” kind of shirt. These are nice shirts because we wear them too – and we want to wear the NICE ones!

• Top quality silk screen printing on the front
• 6.1 oz 100% cotton (the “good stuff”)
• Crew neck collar
• Double-needle stitched neckline, sleeve and bottom hem. Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• A darned nice shirt!

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Gungfu Feiyue Shaolin High-Top Style Shoes – Color: Black, Size: 42

The #1 shoe choice for Shaolin monks and masters! Feiyue Martial Arts shoes have a simple, durable canvas lace-up top and a padded yet light sole. The tread is perfect for all styles, providing maximum traction for ultimate performance. Most of all, you cannot beat the price. You can buy several pairs of Feiyue shoes for the price of a single pair of most other martial arts shoes. And the Feiyue shoes might last just as long, if not longer! Try a pair today. You’ll discover why hundreds of thousands of martial artists are choosing to wear Feiyue Martial Arts shoes for their practice! Sizes 31 to 47 (child 0.5 to adult 12.5)

Size Equivalent:

Sz. 34: Children 3
Sz. 35: Children 4
Sz. 36: Men 5, Women 6
Sz. 37: Men 5.5, Women 6.5
Sz. 38: Men 6, Women 7
Sz. 39: Men 7, Women 8.5
Sz. 40: Men 8, Women 9.5
Sz. 41: Men 8.5, Women 10
Sz. 42: Men 9, Women 11
Sz. 43: Men 10, Women 11.5
Sz. 44: Men 10.5, Women 12
Sz. 45: Men 11, Women 12.5
Sz. 46: Men 12, Women 13

• Color: Black
• Size: 42
• The #1 shoe choice for Shaolin monks and masters!
• Simple, durable canvas lace-up top and a padded yet light sole
• Provides maximum traction for ultimate performance

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Excalibur Style Letter Opener

Excalibur Style Letter Opener

This letter opener is crafted of metal and made to look like the real excalibur sword. It is about 9.5 inches long and is a true masterpiece. Excalibur is the mythical sword of King Arthur, sometimes attributed with magical powers or associated with the rightful sovereignty of Great Britain. Sometimes Excalibur and the Sword in the Stone the proof of Arthurs lineage are said to be the same weapon, but in most versions they are considered separate. The sword was associated with the Arthurian legend very early, in Welsh, the sword was called Caledfwlch.

• Excalibur Style Letter Opener
• Low Low Price
• Perfect for any room
• Super Cute
• Beautiful Decoration

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