A FOUR Volume (5 disk) set: Sun style Tai Chi Chuan Presented by Tim Cartmell Here is an extensive explanation and exploration of the Tai Chi of Sun Lu Tang. Tim Cartmell is an internationally recognized expert on Chinese martial arts, a jujitsu tournament champion and a well-known translator of Chinese martial texts. He is also a particularly precise and well-spoken instructor. This series actually has FIVE DVDs in four volumes. The first will get you ready for the set, as it includes postures, warm ups and general principles of the art, a very good presentation in its own right. Next Mr. Cartmell explains the entire Sun form. He does this with extremely clear and detailed instruction. He also shows the postures "loaded" where he uses pressure and pushing to demonstrate the correct skeletal alignment for proper Tai Chi. Finally he demonstrates applications and his own throwing techniques explaining every posture and its application to self defense. Tim is a competing martial artist and comes to the mat with a martial attitude and the precision of a personal trainer.
J**N
I have practiced Yang Style Tai for 30 30+ years with 2 fine teachers. As I'm already familiar with the principles
I do not think it possible for a beginner to learn Tai Chi from a DVD. However, I have practiced Yang Style Tai for 30+ years with 2 fine teachers. As I'm already familiar with the principles, I found this an excellent series.Each section is well explained and demonstrated. I found the martial art applications fascinating and wish they had demonstrated more of them. In fact, my only complaint, an d it's a small one, is that Mr. Cartmell demonstrated the same application on each DVD. I recommend this for experienced Tai Chi practitioners who want to learn a new style. I also recommend for beginners who do not have access to a good teacher.
U**E
Marginally okay.
Simply okay. Still searching for something more authentic and of direct lineage. Too expensive for what it is.
B**D
A great video series
A great video series! The lessons are well planned as he demonstrates each section at natural speed, teaches each section twice with clear instructions, has a guided segment of each section with a student showing proper form, and demonstrates power testing of each form. The DVDs also show applications of many of the forms.
T**M
One of the best dvd sets available.
Go to Tim’s website www.shenwu.com and order directly from him. You can even email him and ask questions.This dvd is perfect. I can learn the whole form just from watching because that’s how detailed it is. Tim is the nicest guy and creates quality video products. For those looking for techniques or applications you need to go to man himself or find some quality training somewhere at a Fighting school. This dvd set is about body mechanics and how to generate force as it applies to Sun Taiji. The form is so simple that I think that’s the genius of it. Anyone can perform it and apply it many kinds of martial arts techniques.
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