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Wudang Taijiquan
Beautiful Wudang Mountain is the world's largest
Daoist center. Dating back 2,000 years, it spans 321 square
kilometers with 72 peaks, dozens of architectural masterpieces,
many lakes, rivers, and a forest which still sustains over 600
known medicinal herbs. Daoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy
that teaches its practitioners to live a peaceful, refined life
in harmony with nature. Centuries ago, Daoist philosophy, such
as yin/yang theory, was adopted into the martial arts trained by
the monks of the Wudang monasteries, and Taijiquan (Tai Chi
Chuan) was created.
Taijiquan, or 'Grand Ultimate Fist', combines the internal
skills of yang sheng (life nourishing) with ancient fighting
techniques. Practiced slowly, Taijiquan is a set of gentle,
flowing movements which promotes exceptional health and
well-being. Taijiquan emphasizes the development of a strong
root, proper body alignment, efficient movement, and a calm and
relaxed mind and body. The application of Taijiquan reveals it
is an effective martial art specializing in using softness to
overcome hardness, uprooting the opponent, redirecting incoming
force, and striking vital points.
This program discusses the history of Wudang Taijiquan, offers a
Warm Up section, and teaches the essential skill of Zhan-Zhuang,
or standing meditation, which develops the Qi (energy)
throughout your body. The complete 108-posture Wudang Taijiquan
sequence is demonstrated, and each posture is instructed
separately with martial applications. Each technique is taught
and demonstrated in detail, making it easy for the viewer to
learn. The ancient art of Wudang Taijiquan has much wisdom to
offer beginners and experienced Tai Chi practitioners of all
styles. Features performances by senior YMAA Instructors
Nicholas C. Yang and Adison Martin.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Choice of Mandarin Chinese Narration with
English Subtitles, or English Narration -- Interactive Catalog
with Previews of All YMAA Titles.
Item # : 591211
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