Dr Yang’s Evidence-Based Taiji and Qigong Program
Author: Dr. Yang Yang
Publication Date: 2007
Website: http://www.chentaiji.com/
This dvd provides almost four hours of instruction in Taiji. Dr Yang instructs in form practice, martial applications, qigong, and push hands. Beginners to advanced students of Taiji would find useful information and instruction on this dvd. Dr Yang is a master of Chen style Taiji and a Doctor of Kinesiology. He is an international known teacher and scientific researcher of Taiji and Qigong. Dr. Yang developed his Evidence-based Taiji and Qigong certification program to help further the scientific understanding Taiji’s health benefits.
Chen Taijiquan: Lao Jia Yi Lu & Straight Sword
Author: Ren Guangyi and Lou Reed
Publication Date: 2006
Website: http://www.chentaijiquan.com/
This dvd is a good demonstration of two Chen style routines. The first is the 75 movement form old frame routine and the second is a 49 movement form of a Taiji straight sword routine. The dvd was filmed at Central Park in New York with Lou Reed providing the soundtrack and narration. The routines are shot from multiple angles so the watcher can have a better understanding of how to do the forms. Ren Guangyi is a well known international Taiji teacher and a senior disciple of grandmaster Chen Xiaowang. Ren Guangyi created the International Chen style Taijiquan Association to help promote the teachings of Chen Taiji. The website provides information about training, classes, workshops, publications, and a listing of articles about Taiji.
Simplified Tai Chi Chuan with Applications
Author: Shou-Yu Liang
Publication Date: 2005
Website: http://www.shouyuliang.com/
This is a good introduction to two Yang style Taiji routines. Shou-Yu Liang demonstrates and teaches a simplified 24 form routine to give people a chance of learning the basics of Taiji. The author demonstrates martial applications and a longer more traditional routine for those who want to study at a more advanced level. The author also teaches about some traditional Taiji breathing techniques. The dvd is shot in multiple angles so the watcher can have a better understanding in how to do the forms. The dvd complements a book covering the same material. Shou-Yu Liang is an internationally known and well respected internal martial artist and qigong master. His website has information about training, classes, workshop, publications, newsletters, forums, and a listing of certified instructors.
Tai Chi for Health: Yang Short Form
Author: Terence Dunn
Publication Date: 2004
Website: http://www.taichimania.com/
This dvd is a great introduction to beginners of Yang style short form. The dvd provides an introduction to basic Taiji postures, philosophy, and health benefits. Dunn covers warm up exercises, the 37 forms step by step, breathing techniques, and provides a complete demonstration of the routine. Terence Dunn has 36 years of experience in the internal arts. He is well known in the Taiji community as a healer and teacher. He co-wrote the first American medical protocols for applying therapeutic Taiji and Qigong techniques to accelerate the recovery of patients from surgery and other forms of treatments.
