Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Taijiquan Lecture (Part One)

Yang Short Form

Kathy Yang (Master Yang's daughter) performs the Yang short form with jing (martial power). Video here.

YMAA Netcast Episode One



Master Yang gives some background on the roots of Chinese martial arts.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Solo Form, Part One


Dr. Yang, Jwing Ming performs part one of the Yang-style taiji solo form.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Master Ma Hailong


For over 60 years Master Ma Hailong has been practicing his family’s techniques. His great-grandfather, Wu Quanyou, created the Wu Style. He began training with his grandfather, Wu Jianquan, and father Ma Yueh-liang at the age of six. Master Ma grew up nurtured by this unique family environment which emphasized focused, tranquil and consistent practice. As President of the Shanghai Wu Style Taijiquan Association he is dedicated to expanding the practice of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan.
(From the Tai Chi Symposium site)

Master Wu Wenhan


Master Wu Wenhan has a long and distinguished career as a teacher of Wu/Hao Style Tai Chi Chuan. He is also a leading researcher into the history and development of Tai Chi Chuan traditions. He has published over 200 articles into the various facets of Tai Chi Chuan history, philosophy and theory and serves on the editorial boards of several of China’s most prominent martial arts publications.
(from Tai Chi Symposium website)