First,
be advised that all of these VCD's are IN
CHINESE ONLY. In our opinion that doesn't matter much
because the instruction is clear and the quality of photography
very good. But we will not accept returns just because people didn't
read... IN
CHINESE ONLY. Given
that, these are really tremendous deals for the money. Each of these
special VCD's can be played on a computer for full enjoyment. Made
for PC's they are also Mac compatible by downloading Quick time (for
free) and any similar VCD player program. Also playable on most
DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow!
Tong
Bei WHITE APE BOXING
(Through-the-Back White Ape Fist)
Demonstrated
here by demonstrated by Zhang Gui Zeng.
One of the numerous styles in the TongBei or Through-the-Back family
of Kung Fu. This branch is known as White Ape, one of Tong Bei's
earliest aliases. Though the demonstrator is old, many of these
traditional movements are examples of TongBei, a famous fist. When he was small Zhang Gui Zeng studied from Tong Bei master, Wang Yu Kun, 王玉昆. Later he studied under Wang Yong Feng, 王永风. At present Mr. Zhang is a high offficial in a number of Wushu organizations including those devoted to Tong Bei Quan.
VCD#1750 White Ape Tong Bei About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese/ENGLISH
Even for a Contemporary WuShu version and even considering the style itself this is almost a WILD form. Running, whipping punches, windmills, high speed and lots of real estate. You MUST have loose shoulders and trained arms so we wouldn’t suggest starting with this if you have never had and Pigua or Tong Bei training. If you like whip punches like the kind found in Choy Lai Fut, this is the form for you. A long form that captures the explosive and spontaneous character of the style. As the English text states, Tong Bei incorporates the SPIRIT of the White Ape more than the shape.
VCD#77
White Ape Tong Bei Cannon
Fists About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
8
Hand 12 Linked Cannon FostsS: this is an intermediate to advanced
series of forms and movements from the famous White Ape Tong Bei
style. Demonstrated and taught by very senior master Chang Gui Tseng
(Zhang Gui Zeng) a fourth generation inheritor of the White Ape.
He is one of those rare, living masters quite advanced in age who
can still pass on authentic and traditional information.
VCD#78
White Ape Tong Bei Tong
Bei DeceptiveStaff About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
This
is a staff set from the famous White Ape Tong Bei (Through the Back)
style. Named Chi Li Bian (Deceptive Length Cudgel) it is taught
by very senior master Chang Gui Tseng (Zhang Gui Zeng) a fourth
generation inheritor of the White Ape. He is one of those rare,
living masters quite advanced in age who can still pass on authentic
and traditional information. Though demonstrated by a student all
instruction if from ShihFu Chang himself and, despite age, passes
on the classical Tong Bei tradition.
VCD#79
White Ape Tong Bei Tong
Bei Basics About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
This
is the foundational stretches strikes and general movements from
the famous White Ape Tong Bei (Through the Back) style. Demonstrated
and taught by very senior master Chang Gui Tseng (Zhang Gui Zeng)
a fourth generation inheritor of the White Ape. Thought pretty old
his movements are clear and relaxed. A very limber student demonstrates
some pretty impressive stretches. Then he shows all the classic
Tong Bei strikes, a group of excellent "through the back"
arm swing exercises and some two person arm boxing. He is one of
those rare, living masters quite advanced in age who can still pass
on authentic and traditional information.
VCD#80
White Ape Tong Bei Mother
Hands About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
MOTHERHANDS
AND 12 LINKED ACTIONS. This
is an intermediate series of forms and movements from the famous
White Ape Tong Bei (Through the Back) style. Demonstrated and taught
by very senior master Chang Gui Tseng (Zhang Gui Zeng) a fourth
generation inheritor of the White Ape. He is one of those rare,
living masters quite advanced in age who can still pass on authentic
and traditional information.
VCD#65
White Ape Big Dipper Tassel
Sword About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
This
is a long tasseled sword set of the White Ape Tong Bei system taught
by very senior master Chang Gui Tseng (Zhang Gui Zeng) a fourth
generation inheritor of the White Ape. He is one of those rare,
living masters quite advanced in age who can still pass on authentic
and traditional information. The set is shown by a student but all
instruction is from him. His advanced age definitely shows but so
does his knowledge of basic sword movements.
VCD#676
White Ape Tong Bei Linked
Elbows About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
This
is pretty much what it claims to be a Tong Bei set with a tremendous
number of elbow motions. Many are rolling strikes and switching
strikes from one elbow to another. Still the kicks and turns typical
of this style of Tong Bei but an interesting emphasis on elbow motions
and therefore actions with the back. Form only with breakdowns by the elder Sifu Zhang and his student both.
VCD#677
White Ape Tong Bei Survey About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Many
sets demonstrated and some of the best not represented in the series
so this survey is a must for anyone wanting to learn about White
Ape Tong Bei. Among others: Long Tassel Sword, 12 Linked Canons,
Tong Bei Quan, Partner Sets, San Shou Fist, Mother Hands, Big Knife,
24 Linked Palms, Staff, Rainbow Sword, Iron Palm training. Master
Zhang's oldest student quite powerful and fluid.
VCD#678
White Ape Tong Bei
Applications About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
At
this level the applications demonstrated
by teacher Zhang on his students are mostly control moves often
with takedowns. He goes through not only the mechanics of entering,
one of the toughest aspects of this type of technique, but also
some instruction on points and angles. Straight forward but good
and easy to understand.
VCD#679
White Ape Tong Bei
Applications Beginning About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
The
progression in this style of Tong Bei is very logical. First conditioning,
then partner forms, then direct applications.
This VCD is based on two training devices: a short bench with a
padded bag and a pole wrapped with an animal skin like a huge scratching
post. The entire VCD shows training in the Tong Bei striking patterns
against these items.
VCD#680
White Ape Tong Bei
Applications Intermediate About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
This
is a TWO PERSON FORM. Now here's the problem. The form is actually
pretty sophisticated with many hand exchanges, angular changes and
soft parries. Teacher Zhang, getting up there in years, demonstrates
with a much younger student and can only show the most cursory movement.
The breakdown is better as the form is quite an involved partner
set. But the demonstration leaves us wondering if slight bends were
ducking actions and knee twitches were meant to be kicks.
VCD#681
White Ape Tong Bei
Big Dipper Saber About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Actually
quite a good saber set. The first distinctive feature about this
one is that it CHANGES HANDS a number of times throughout the form.
That's right, the saber is switched from the right to the left hands
and back again a number of times. The overall performance of the
set is definitely a mark above the average in these disks. Every
style has a characteristic weapon and saber is perfect for Tong
Bei. The performance in the beginning puts it all together then
teacher Zhang breaks everything down.
VCD#682
White Ape Tong Bei Locked Door Spear About 1 Hour,VCD pricing, Chinese Only
A
long and rather fancy spear set. Many turns and hand changes, single
legged stances, butt striking, rolls and twirls. The use of the
waving back and other aspects of Tong Bei training are shown clearly
in the demonstration of the set. Actual instruction from Master
Zhang himself.