February 4th, 2010 
- Short Set demonstrated
- Complete breakdown of form
- Special “loops” practice method
- Power Issuance exercises
- Modular practice method
Product Description
This NEW shortened form of Tai Chi is the perfect introduction to a great art. Developed by teacher Ted Mancuso from his many years of experience, this condensed set contains essential movements for learning and performing an exercise known world-wide as a treasure.
What makes this DVD special? First of all, this set is modular, which means that the essential movements and energies can be broken out for the purposes of both teaching and learning*. Second, it is a g… More >>
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I’ve ordered several items from Plum, and am always happily surprised by the quality of their instruction. This is no exception. This short set has the feel of a foundational form, and incorporates the eight essential energies of the Yang form. It is not a dumbed-down set, like some others I have seen. And Mr Mancuso is a fine teacher, very clear in his explanations and movements. I particularly enjoyed the little jing demonstration at the end, and hope that this is a teaser for another dvd devoted to more of the same. Overall, I recommend this DVD highly (I have already started to teach it to my wife, who is not a practitioner; she even likes it!)
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been practicing this set for several months and can’t recommend it highly enough. Although I have many years experience in the martial arts, this is the first set I have practiced that is developed by a contemporary teacher. It is a real treasure. It is ‘small’ enough that I can do it a couple of times at night before going to bed, for example, and still get the benefits of authentic practice. Sifu Mancuso looks to have put a great deal of thought into this form. I have practiced the Yang long set but find this a perfect complement to my other, continuing, martial practice. I would think it would benefit even a person who practiced another Chinese Martial Art and knew no Tai Chi at all…since it is based so firmly on CMA principles.
Rating: 5 / 5