December 14th, 2009 
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The 24 Forms and the 48 Forms. BETTER HEALTH IN 20 MINUTES A DAY! Learn two of the most popular forms of Tai Chi Chuan, the ancient Chinese martial art which is often described as ‘moving meditation’. The ‘Simplified’ 24-posture form is taught and demonstrated by Master Liang, Shou-Yu, with martial fighting applications. The form is shown from several angles, with breathing instructions. The Standard 48-posture form is also demonstrated. This expanded DVD edition… More >>
Simplified Tai chi Chuan with Applications
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This dvd is very easy to use with many options to view the 24 posture form.
Rating: 5 / 5
Simplified Tai chi Chuan with Applications (YMAA)
This video introduces you to the movements, forms & mood of Tai chi Chuan. This highly respected Tai Chi Master, Shou-Yu Liang, makes it look so easy and effortless.
After viewing this video (as well as others), I no longer believe that you can learn Tai Chi by only watching videos or reading books. It is essential that you take a class, too! There you will learn routines from the instructor as well as from fellow students. Muscles will be stretched and strengthened, and breathing techniques will be learned.
Rating: 3 / 5
I baught this DVD based on the name, thinking it was going to be geared towards beginners…not so!
Although the movements are extreamly beatiful and the music in the background is very calming, unless you have a pair of video glasses it is very hard to follow these instructions.
First of all, it might have been a good idea for them to shoot this video in a room that has mirrors. Being a former Martial Arts student, this is always a big help being able to see the techneque being tought from all angles.
This DVD starts out with a great history and demonstraits how each movment is uses as a defense, it also shows you the full form from all angles. The problem is that because you have to move in a complete circle, it is hard to see the next move from behind.
This definately takes practice, but I strongly recomend purchasing a pair of video glasses to avoid a crampted neck!
Personally I found the DVD to be extreamly long.
Rating: 2 / 5
I’ve recently started the 24 form, and this dvd is an excellent learning/review tool. It contains great explanations of the forms, along with a separate section on how to breathe through the movements. It’s also great that it contains the 48 form.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is an great video for the practicing or aspiring martial artist who is interested in learning more about the history and benefits of Tai Chi. The DVD provides an ideal format for individual instruction, using short, well-labeled chapters that include each of the various postures presented at a comfortable, learnable pace. Master Liang is an exceptional teacher who provides perfect presentation of the 24 postures in appropriate detail, at a variety of angles, including specifice inhale/exhale points throughout the form. Of particular value is his solo presentation of each posture, followed by the self-defense presentation countering an attacker. For those who want more, also included is the longer 48 posture form. A must-have to complete your library!
Rating: 4 / 5