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DVDs:
Zun
Gu "Respect the Ancients" Chen
Style Tai Chi Chen style with Chen Qing Zhou. Born in 1933 Chen Qing Zhou became the student of Chen Zhao-Pei. After practicing and teaching for over 20 years in Liberation Cemetery (yes, where he even slept some times) he added the New Frame of Chen Zhao Kui (Chen Fa ke's son) to his repertoire. However, on further consideration he REJECTED the New Frame from his teachings. Chen Qing Zhou has been head coach of the Chen Family Taijiquan Research and Training Centers as well as vice-secretary general of the Wen Xian International Annual Conference on Taijiquan. Chen Qing Zhou is a true martial artist and has made many sacrifices to preserve true Tai Chi information: hence the name Zun Gu . He has been named one of the top dozen Tai Chi players in China. Having friends who have studied with him, we tend to agree. Click on pictures to see larger versions. |
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#10704 Zun Gu Chen Tai Chi Survey An overview of the forms available on the other DVDs in this series. No applications but a good way to see the extent of Chen Qing Zhou's skills and whether you might be interested in his style. Some Tai Chi ball work, a specialty of his, is included. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles |
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#10705 Zun Gu Chen Tai Chi Tai Chi Ball A whole series of exercises with the Chen version of the Tai Chi ball which is generally associated with the Yang Family branch. One unique aspect is that Master Chen uses the ball almost as a massage device keeping it tight against his torso and rolling it along the front there. Tossing the ball, turning it, many types of movements which are also shown without the ball directly as self massage moves. Also, as a bonus this DVD ends with a demonstration of PAO CHUI, the second Chen set. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles |
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This is the Old Frame, also known as Large Frame, the major set of Chen Tai Chi as it was developed by Chen Chan Xing. Chen Qing Zhou, a 19th generation inheritor, shows a highly instructive version of this set where if one finger moves the entire body moves. His is an excellent balance, unlike some Chen practitioners, of fluid movement and functional awareness. His actions are precise by flowing. Most importantly, he knows what he is doing. Of course there are different interpretations for movements in the Tai Chi spectrum but the essential ingredient is to have SOME authentic interpretation. One of the best version of Lao Jia ranking the best of the group. This is a Triple DVD. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles |
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This is a Chen version of the Tai Chi sword which, pretty obviously, harks back to the martial origins of the weapon. There is a not a lot of overplayed Reeling Silk Energy. In fact the movements are somewhat conservative. But there are unique stomping actions reminding us of Pao Chui many tight movements of the wrist with correctly positioned sword actions. Many of the moves are similar to the Yang style 13 Method sword and may historically show some linkage here. A slightly stilted but perfectly respectable set that will be particularly interesting to the Chen enthusiast or just Tai Chi collector. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles |
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#10708 Zun Gu Chen Tai Chi Lao Jia Road #2 (Pao Chuan) The second set of Chen often known as Cannon Fist. As might be expected Chen Qing Zhou's version is definitive and martially oriented. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles
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#10709 Zun Gu Chen Tai Chi Five Tiger Staff The "Five Tigers Capture the Sheep" staff is a classic. Shaolin, Long Fist and many styles share the same set. It's just a good overall staff set known to many teachers often in a few versions. Here is the Chen Five Tiger and it is one of the best sets shown by Master Chen. The general structure is about the same as most five tigers with the distinctive moves of whirling that staff here and there over the head that gives the set its name. For those who want a Tai Chi staff set that is, first and foremost, a good stick set and also partakes of the Tai Chi styles. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles |
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#10710 Zun Gu Chen Tai Chi Double Sabers As with the other forms in this style, a presentation of a strong, martially oriented double saber set (remember, in double sabers pay attention to the feet). His weapon's presentations always emphasize the issuance of force and this is no exception. Compared to some Chen weapons we've seen this is a notch above. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles |
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 #10711 Zun Gu Chen Tai Chi Push Hands and "Bang" Without a doubt one of the highlights of this series. Sort of an extension of Tai Chi ruler this "bang" is a short instrument about four inches on each side bent at something less than a 90% angle. Master Chen demonstrates the exercises while holding it and twisting his hands then shows the exact correlative movement for Chin Nah practice. Very interesting. He also shows many principles of Push Hands utilizing the Tai Chi Ball as a concept but in a different way from his solitary Ball practice. Applications. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles
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 #10712 Zun Gu Chen Tai Chi Saber and Staff Two sets for the price of one. First is a version of Saber (Broadsword) with a strong martial spirit and some of the Fa Ching practice associated with Chen Tai Chi. Next is something you don't often see, a form with the Long Pole (Chang Gan). This is an excellent series of power issuing moves demonstrated initially by Chen and then each move also shown by an advanced student. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles |
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 #10713 Zun Gu Chen Tai Chi Double Straight Sword The double sword is traditionally a women's weapon and many sets have been altered to accentuate the talents of female martial stylists. This set lies more in the middle. Master Chen shows, as practitioners of either sex should, some of the characteristic soft actions of the double sword including the "mincing" foot work, the cloud walking, the deep leaning poses. This could easily be altered to show off the skills of a female practitioner but stands, at this point, as a set with strong basic actions and relatively unadorned for performance of any kind. At times it is so conservative and functional it almost appears sketchy. Again, very good material for the Chen enthusiast and for those wanting to see older, more traditional Tai Chi structure. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles |
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 #10714 Zun Gu Chen Tai Chi Pear Blossom Spear/ Ape Staff Pear Blossom Spear and White Ape Staff. There is an area where spear and staff meet. Typically this would be, say, in the realm of rolling actions. The theory is borne out here because this set, unlike many spear sets, emphasizes rolling the spear far more than striking with the tip. In this it lives up to the idea that it can double as a staff set. The rolls are not only smooth and continuous but often accompanied by turning of the body, not always an easy action while maintaining a spear roll. A "light" set with accent on continuity rather than power. And just because they ran a little short they gave a bonus: a demonstration of the Lao Jia set is included. This is a Double DVD. Double DVD Mandarin/ English Subtitles |
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 #10816 Zun Gu Chen Tai Chi Spring Autumn Knife Instructor Chen Qing Zhou approaches the "Big Knife" with the same integrity as he displays for most of his Kung Fu. In all frankness, most of the war weapons (not straight sword or staff for instance) associated with Tai Chi seem sorely deficient. This traditional set utilizes correct movements which respect the weapon, its weight and shape and historical usage. Beyond that Chen even shows some flavor. After all, Tai Chi should use the slowness of the Da Dao to enhance its own technique. If you are looking for a TC Da Dao you could hardly do better. 60+ Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles |
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