with Sifu Li Yang Jian
NOTE:
Bak Mei is Cantonese for White Eyebrow (Bai Mei).
This DVD is a work of intense interest in the subject. It shows
ShihFu Li Yang Jian ( a student of the very active Lau Xiu Luang)
of Fu Shan City. Michael Coconis and Dr. Gar Won Ko help with narration
and instructions. The basic set, Sup Gee, is shown over and over
from different angles and with different speeds. Bak Mei energy
is likened to that of the Tiger blending hard and soft. Bak Mei
is considered to be relatively easy to learn before one sees results.
It is highly efficient and very fast. There is also some space on
the tape devoted to the plight of the Tiger and the danger to the
different species. This art is from the Lao Xiu Luang branch. He established the Futshan lineage of Bak Mei through Li Yang Jian.
Sup
Gee is considered so important that the saying goes, "If you don't
know Sup Gee how can you be a Bak Mei student?" The set has 72 movements
and can be performed in less than 60 seconds but it is fundamental
This DVD doesn't pretend to be entirely instructional and even though
the form is shown many times there is relatively little commentary.
25+
Minutes Review
by customer $34.95
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