Tai Chi Sword

Description

It is said,”100 days of barehand, 1000 days of spear, 10,000 days of sword.” –
Ancient Chinese ProverbBeyond 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. (ISBN: 1886969744) DVD Special Features: Over 100 Scene
Selections • Languages: English or French, with original Chinese • Multi-
Language menus & subtitles: French, Spanish, Polish or Portuguese • 30
Additional Minutes of YMAA video previews • Interactive YMAA product catalog
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, MEDIAMANIC and PHILIP GOLDMAN • VIDEO PRODUCTION
SUPERVISION BY DAVID SILVER • DIRECTED BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING 100 minutes –
color/ DVD5 – NTSC – All Regions © Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2005 • Manufactured in
the USA

Features:

Product Details:

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.88 Ounces
• Director ‏ : ‎ Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ DVD
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2005
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, senior students
• Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ French
• Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Polish
• Studio ‏ : ‎ YMAA Publication Center