Taiji Sword, Classical Yang Style, DVD
Beyond the barehand form, beyond Pushing Hands awaits the elegant and highly effective Sword of Taijiquan. Taiji Sword has long been considered the highest achievement in Taijiquan training. Mainly used as a defensive weapon, Taiji Sword requires a strategy of ‘calmness in action’. To achieve this calmness, the student must develop patience, peace of mind, and bravery.
This comprehensive DVD contains:
- The complete 54-Posture Taiji Sword Form
- The Taiji Sword Qigong Set
- Taiji Qigong Breathing
- Fundamental Sword Techniques
- 10 Matching Drills for training with a partner
- 42 seldom taught sword-fighting applications
"The ultimate or final goal of Taiji Sword training is to gain a deep understanding of yourself in order to lead a more enlightened life. "– Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
This DVD complements the book "Taiji Sword, Classical Yang Style - The Complete Form, Qigong & Applications", by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. (sold separately)
DVD Special Features: Over 100 Scene Selections • Languages: English, French • Multi-Language menus & subtitles: French, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese • Interactive YMAA product catalog with 30 Additional Minutes of YMAA video previews
YMAA PRODUCTION • DR. YANG, JWING-MING • “TAIJI SWORD” • WRITTEN BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING • PERFORMED BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING, ROBERT WAS, AND VADAS MIHALY • EDITED BY DAVID SILVER AND MEDIAMANIC • PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE BY PHILIP GOLDMAN • PRODUCED BY DAVID SILVER • DVD AUTHORING BY MEDIAMANIC • DIRECTED BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING
AUTHOR(S)
Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D., is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Newton, Massachusetts.
