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A. Matthews, M.S.
Shanti School of Internal Martial Arts
An Institute of Research and Education
Southwestern Colorado,
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George Xu shares internal secrets for practicing Tai Chi
China Camp 2007 Basic and Advanced Training Exercises with Master George Xu (Xu Guo Ming). Two-DVD set in which Master Xu shares his latest information in 2 hours of drills, application demonstrations, and lecture in early morning practice sessions at China Camp 2007. The information in these two before-breakfast class sessions in front of the Tian Lun Hotel, San Qing Shan, Jiangxi Province, China is very well-presented and makes up a very comprehensive review of Master Xu's signature techniques and principles. Whether you have trained with him extensively, or never, these videos are worth having. Beginners and advanced alike can benefit from them. Length-95:52 min. & 61:08 min. Two DVDs for $49.95, plus S&H. Add Master Xu's Lecture to the set and save: $64.95, plus S&H. (follow instructions to order)
George
Xu Lecture on Chen Style Taijiquan. Xu discusses
using the energy of the predator in your practice. He lists eight things
describing what Chinese internal martial arts are for him. The information
in this video complements his Basic and Advanced Training DVDs to round
out an up-to-date and comprehensive presentation of Master Xu's signature
principles and applications. You probably can't find a more-comprehensive
presentation in a single DVD. Length-59:16 min. $19.95 Watch Video /movies/XuGeo.mp4
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Jin
Zhen Liang on Chen Style Taijiquan. Master Jin discusses
very eloquently how Chen Style taijiquan incorporates yin/yang, spiraling
(chan shi), qi (energy), and yi (mind) in movement and in one's personal
outlook on life and one's self in the world. Translated by Liping Zhu.
Length-61:23 min. Watch Video (follow
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Xu
Guo
Chang Lecture on Wu Style. Discusses incorporating the
seven stars cosmology in moving and how the human body, thus taiji movement,
is a microcosm of the universe. Academic and theoretical. Has eight audience
members come up to front and help him demonstrate his theory. Translated
by Wang Ren Li (Charles Wang). Length-48:49 min. $19.95
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Ji
Ah Dong Lecture on Yang Style.
Discusses and demonstrates internal principles, such as breathing properly
and staying peng. Translated by Sean Bonsing. 35 minutes long. Watch
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What is Tai Chi, Really?
Tai chi has a long history in China. Long ago, martial artists in China discovered that using "internal" principles in the practice of taijiquan improved their health overall as well as their fighting skills. During recent years, tai chi has been increasingly recognized among westerners for its great health benefits. Highly-accomplished Chinese tai chi "masters" who have come to the United States since before the 1970s deserve credit for introducing tai chi to the western world.
In What is Tai Chi, Really? Master George Xu, with Susan Matthews assisting, discusses and demonstrates internal principles while performing selected Chen and Wu Style postures. They give the viewer a better idea of what to look for when practicing. Both Master Xu and Sifu Matthews demonstrate a section of the form, then discuss internal aspects. Master Xu demonstrates with Susan how power comes from utilizing internal principles of tai chi.
Whether or not you practice tai chi for its health benefits or for martial skills, it is the internal principles that make any tai chi practice beneficial.
What is Tai Chi, Really? is for anyone wanting to learn internal principles of taijiquan. The information it contains can benefit beginner or advanced practitioners, whether you focus on health or fighting. Even non-internal martial arts practitioners can use the information to incorporate into their particular style of practice.
Filmed at Shanti School of Taijiquan in Durango, Colorado. 46-minutes. $19.95
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Internal
Structure Testing: Chen Style Tai Chi
with George Xu and Susan Matthews
One of the best things about attending a tai chi workshop with a master from China is having an opportunity to see internal martial art principles applied by a highly experienced practitioner. To understand the principles you should train with a high-level master as often as possible. But not everyone is close enough to a teacher, or can afford to attend regular private lessons, or even weekly group classes, with an authentic master teacher.
Watching Internal Structure Testing is like being part of a private instruction session. Master Xu and Susan Matthews discuss energy-body movement concepts while they practice selected Chen Style postures. They convey fundamental and advanced internal principles of tai chi that everyone needs to know to reach new levels of ability and well-being. These include beginning stance, single whip, and half of the first section of the Chen form.
Internal Structure Testing is a unique example of a teacher working closely with a student to reach that ever-fluid point of understanding - what the master knows and the student struggles to grasp. You will enjoy the personable interaction between Master George Xu and long-time student, Susan Matthews, who is also a highly accomplished tai chi practitioner and teacher, as well.
Master George Xu is well-known and admired for his open and very informational style of teaching. For him, no secret is too secret. He believes that if you give freely you will be rewarded ten-fold for your generosity. Master Xu is highly sought-after by students and teachers the world over. He has regular workshops through out the year in the United States, Mexico, Japan, Denmark, Switzerland, Norway, France, and Italy. See www.susanamatthews.com for his schedule and Susan’s, too.
This video complements What is Tai Chi, Really? also produced by Serai Communication Arts and Shanti School of Taijiquan. Includes Scene Selections to facilitate training while you practice along with them. Filmed at Shanti School of Taijiquan in Durango, Colorado. 52-minutes. $19.95 (follow instructions to order)