Chen TaiJiQuan - Lao Jia Yi Lu & Straight Sword

Change Your Energy

Master Ren GuangYi has worked tirelessly to bring Chen style Tai Chi to the West since 1991. In this DVD, he beautifully demonstrates two fundamental Chen-style Taiji (Tai Chi) forms: the 75-movement long form, Lao Jia Yi Lu (Old Frame 1st Road), and the 49-movement Straight Sword form.

Captured in high-definition (HD) in New York's Central Park, each form is presented in a multiple-angle format, and showing the name of each movement. Each form is also shown in FlipperVision™, a slideshow comprised of nearly 2,000 photos by famed photographer Martin von Haselberg, so you may carefully study each of Master Ren's postures in detail.

Chen Style Taijiquan is a comprehensive form of exercise that promotes fitness, coordination and relaxation which remains true to its ancient martial arts origins. Chen Taijiquan is noted for its fluid, coiled movements, punctuated with quick bursts of energy, known as ‘Fa Jing”. Regular practice promotes wellness through a series of continuous, flowing movements, while providing powerful tools for self-defense.

A martial artist since the 1980's and a private student of Master Ren, artist/musician Lou Reed has experienced first-hand the health benefits and power of Master Ren's teaching, and he has done a great deal to help raise awareness of Chen Taiji worldwide, bringing Master Ren on tour to perform onstage in hundreds of shows across Europe and the US.

This program features an ambient electronic soundtrack and onscreen narration by Lou Reed.

"The music gives you energy." - Lou Reed

$49

 

 

DVD Special features:
  • High Definition / 5.1 audio
  • Two Chen Taijiquan Forms on one DVD
  • Demonstration of Fa Jing, “emitting power”, a signature of Chen Taiji.
  • Use the ‘Angle’ button on your DVD remote for Multi-Angle DVD playback.
  • 'Rear View' of form, to follow-along as you would in class.
  • Amazing ‘FlipperVision’ of each of the movements in extreme detail.
  • Multi-Language Menus & Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, & Italian.

Run Time: 90min, Narration: English & French, Menus/Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German. Region Encoding: All Regions

 

Reviews/ Testimonials

Taijiquan.com, Patrick Dickson, 2006

The quality in the presentation of the form by Ren GuangYi is excellent. He performs with very evident power, strength, balance and presence. The filming of the form matches the quality of the performance by Ren GuangYi. The viewer is treated to a master of the art who does not hold back in his presentation. Ren GuangYi looks excellent throughout the DVD. By the way, seems like Central Park in New York is thought of by some people as a dirty unattractive park. Well, check out the beautiful setting for this DVD, it looks great.

Normally, I would not recommend a video that leaves out instruction and applications. However, the quality of the form being presented by Ren GuangYi is so superb, that it is worth owning this DVD even without an instruction section.

Ren GuangYi then demonstrates Fa Jing, or issuing of power, a skill that is usually associated with Chen Style Taijiquan. Chen Style is famous for its spiraling, wide leg stances, low stances and the mixed tempo of its moves, which results in Fa Jing. A slow movement will suddenly explode with power, unlike Yang Style Taijiquan, which is performed at a steady, slow pace.

The performance by Ren GuangYi is very inspiring and has benefited my understanding and performance of the Chen form that I practice. The quality of what is being presented is top notch and is a wonderful taste of what I hope is more to come.

The second section of the DVD has Ren GuangYi performing a Chen Style Sword Routine. Ren GuangYi is as masterful with the sword form as he was with the first Lu of Chen Family Style Taijiquan. I hope when the second part of this DVD is published that it includes a section on this sword form as well. Ren GuangYi carries the sword with a skill that can't be faked or rushed. The level of his presentation is a result of correct teaching and thousands of hours of devoted, focused practice.

I'm also intrigued by the ambient music and narration contributed by Lou Reed, who is a student of Ren GuangYi. Visit Lou Reed's site, www.loureed.org and you'll find a really nicely designed website. You can find a section on his site that has a photo gallery of pictures taken by Ren GuangYi. Rather a nicely done site.

Glen Mcpheat (Brighton UK) The Best!!!!

Having studied Taiji now for ten years I have had the opportunity to learn with some of the top masters including Chen Xiaowang and Chen Yingjun. I have seen my fair share of videos books and dvds, however this has to be one of the best taijiquan products I have seen. Not only do you get the pureness and accuracy of Master Reng Guang Yi's transmission of laojia and sword form but also you get narration and backing track from one of rocks greatest legends Lou Reed! This is an excellent quality product which I would thoroughly recommend to beginners through to advanced students.

Bonnie Neely (USA) Great Exercise for Anyone.

 Chen Taijiquan DVD with Master Ren GuangYi This world renowned master presents his instruction method of 75 movements of Lao Jia Ye Lu. This form of marshall arts is one to promote balance and overall body strength, as well as teaching centering and peace of mind. It is an excellent home exercise DVD you will want to try, suitable for any age.

About The Instructor

At age 16, Ren GuangYi moved to Chen Village, the origin of Chen Taijiquan, where he trained daily for 10 years. In 1991, Ren founded the International Chen Style Taijiquan Association to promote the teaching and practice of Taijiquan, offering group and private classes in America. He is the author of several videos and publications, and worked as the martial arts choreographer on the groundbreaking Darren Aronofsky film The Fountain (2006).

See the author's website http://www.chentaijiquan.com/