Masters of Heaven and Earth - The Secrets of Tai Chi Chuan
Explore
the most mysterious martial art of all … Tai Chi Chuan. The Supreme
Ultimate. The Heaven and Earth. While the world pummeled each other
with fists and iron, China discovered a new way to fight. Not with
strength but with softness. Not with speed but with stillness. Travel
with us across China to meet the greatest Tai Chi masters of Yang
style, Chen style and Wudang. From the opening scene in the park of the
Forbidden City of Beijing to the secret training caves of Wudang, this
is not the Tai chi you see everyday! Visit the birthplace of Tai Chi,
Chen Village to meet the Chen family who pass on the teachings to the
next generation. Climb the peaks of Wudang and experience the power of
Tai chi and the philosophy of Yin and Yang from the priests of Wudang
Mountain.
Travel with us from Beijing to Chen Village and to Tai
Chi’s spiritual
home of Wudang Mountain. In Masters of Heaven and Earth we will take
you where few people can go, to experience one of the worlds most
misunderstood arts. You will learn the history of Tai Chi Chuan, about
yesterday and todays top masters and how Tai chi has spread and much
more. Understand the internal health principles – the Chi and the Mind
and Essence. Witness breathtaking demonstrations of Chen style and
Wudang Tai chi with a soundtrack from China’s top traditional and
modern-fused musicians.
Filmed in sharp High-Definition. Packed with interviews
and
demonstrations and Featuring: Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing. Priest
Zhong Yun Long and Master Yuan. Master Cui Zhongsan. Small edited
portions of this film are repeated in Warriors of China. Written and
directed by Jon Braeley. Run time 85 minutes. Ships worldwide and plays
in all regions. Dolby 5.1 surround sound. Filmed in High definition
with DVD in standard widescreen format.
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