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| Yang Sword Form and intermediate fighting form with step by step instructions, swordfighting applications and some sword sparring and sparring exercises. These graceful movements use the Chinese two edge sword. The Yang sword form is a slow, meditative form while the intermediate form is faster, with the sword swirling around the body. |
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| Beginner to Intermediate Level - Complete instructions for full contact T'ai-chi kickboxing. Two tape or two Disc set includes instruction in punching, kicking, two person punching exercises, sparring with punches, sparring with punches and kicks, grappling, groundfighting and the use of animal styles. Basic principles such as how to neutralize and evade opponents strikes. You can learn alongwith the program as students are shown being taught and corrected in a Tai-chi-Chuan school. This program shows the unique martial arts approach of Bob Klein which emphasizes the fluidity of the body, the use of internal energy and the use of the ancient animal styles in sparring. There are many brand new ideas and training tips even for the experienced martial artist. Mr. Klein continues this series with his "Phantom Kung-fu" programs (Catalog #'s MA-15 and MA-16). |
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| Two vigorous workouts using Kung-fu movements, including warm-ups. Develops flexibility, fluidity, speed and stamina. Self defense applications shown. Movements from snake, tiger, mantis, monkey, crane and drunken kung-fu. |
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| This two person exercise develops fluidity, internal energy ("chi"), concentration, the ability to neutralize aggression and to sense the other person's intentions. With applications to defense, health and meditation. Detailed instruction. Push Hands is the heart of Tai-chi practice. You learn to become aware of the patterns of attention and internal energy inside the partner, even while your eyes are closed. Each muscle and joint of the body develops its own awareness so that it can instantly respond to the pushes of the partner. This brings a sense of aliveness and great vitality to every part of the body. This feeling is carried with you into everyday life so that you experience every moment of life more fully. |
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| The Mayflower mantis form shown from two angles, in natural surroundings, both fast and slow. Complete instructions and self defense applications for each movement, plus mantis stances. Bouncy, vigorous and explosive.
DVD Release Date 01/15/05 ISBN# 1-892198-95-9 |
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| Beginner Level - Learn to defend yourself even if you are not muscular. Use opponent's force against him with T'ai-chi principles. Step by step classroom instruction including protection from kicking, punching, grappling, groundfighting and stick attack. Mr. Klein provides detailed classroom instruction in the most common form of attacks. Students in this program include men, women and a child. As each student is trained and corrected, you learn not only the details of the technique but the principles behind them. |
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| An amazing demonstration of samples of many kung-fu and Tai-chi forms, including Shaolin, several T'ai-chi styles, monkey, drunken, tiger, mantis, snake, weapons and chi-gung exercises. Tseng is certified by the Chinese government. |
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| Detailed, step by step instructions of this beautiful and flowing style with self defense applications of many movements. Snake style uses vibrations of the body to generate power. This is the very ancient Wu Dan Mountain form. DVD Release Date 12/01/04 ISBN# 1-892198-87-8 |
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| Detailed instruction with self defense applications of this 56 movement "cannon fist" form. Many angles for ease in learning. Chen style disguises great internal power with exterior softness, mixing fast and slow movements. |
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| Detailed instruction with self defense applications of each movement. An extremely vigorous and powerful style with leaps, low movements and pressure point grabs. Shown from different angles, both fast and slow speeds. |
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| The beautiful, swashbuckling "Mayflower Sabre" form complete with leaps, whirlwind spinning slashes and piercing strikes. This internal form is very fluid and explosive. Shown from different angles and speeds with detailed instruction & applications. |
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| Detailed instruction on generating, channeling and using internal energy (chi) in practical self defense and sparring. Develop explosive strikes, neutralize opponent's force, penetrate his defense. Shows full contact sparring with slow motion effects. |
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| This beautiful form emphasizes the sequential rotation of the joints. The body is as lithe as a wild cat and strikes spiral out like a tornado. Detailed instructions, form shown from different angles, slow & fast with defense applications. Tiger form is extremely important to maintain your health and vitality throughout life. It strengthens all the internal muscles which are very hard to develop with conventional exercises. This form develops the tensile strength of the muscles to they are less likely to be damaged with activity. The result of practicing the Tai-chi Tiger Form is much greater stamina and flexibility. |
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| Beginner Level - The fighting style of T'ai-chi-Ch'uan, the fighter "disappearing" through evasive maneuvers and re-appearing in unexpected places with internal energy strikes. Vol. 1 shows the many types of punches with proper body mechanics. This series teaches the unique approach to this fighting style of Master Bob Klein. It emphasizes the fluidity of the body, the use of internal energy and the use of the dynamics of animal movement which Mr. Klein calls, "Zookinesis". The very basic principles of developing and transfer of power are clearly demonstrated with each of the many punching techniques. Some of these techniques are very unusual and unique to this system. |
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| Beginner Level - Sparring tactics and training methods using punching. Detailed training with students. Includes penetrating defenses, understanding and using the dynamics of opponent's attention, deflecting and circling his force away from you, and "phantom" strategies. Also shows students practicing sparring and sparring exercises. (c) 2001 (60 min.) This is a unique program and the principles taught here may be startling. This system of sparring, above all others, resembles two animals fighting, with all the intricacy and speed. The techniques and principles are broken down so simply that they are easy to grasp. It is safe to say that you will not find this training anywhere else except for Mr. Klein's other martial arts training programs (MA-03, MA-07, MA-13 and MA-15). DVD Release Date 02/01/05 ISBN# 1-892198-88-6 |
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| This program teaches the 60 movement Tai-chi Yang short form, shows the self defense applications of each movement and teaches beginning "Push Hands" exercises.
The Form is a beautiful series of slow, flowing, meditative movements. It develops balance, coordination, internal energy ("chi"), calm, a peaceful inner feeling, greater general health, flexibility and relaxation. Step by step instructions including weight distribution and breathing. Form shown twice from two angles.
Self Defense: Tai-chi-Chuan is considered the most devastating of all the martial arts and is known for its extreme speed, power and flexibility. This 800 year old Kung-fu system uses internal energy ("chi") to create unbelievable power with very little muscular strength and uses the opponent's force against him. The forms are made of self defense movements and are practiced to learn the mechanics of sparring (fighting).
Push Hands is a two person exercise that trains you to use the other person's force against him. You learn to neutralize another person's force, whether physical or emotional and stay calm and centered. |
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