Volume One - Kung Fu Diplomacy Documentary - 125 min. This is an award winning documentary of a group of American martial artists, who were invited to China, as guests of the Beijing wushu team, to participate, as a demonstration team, in the First Annual International Wushu Championships held in Xian in 1985. Under the leadership of team captain, Professor Wally Jay and co-captain, Al Dacascos they travelled to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, and the Shaolin temple as emissaries of cultural exchange performing their skills for their hosts and observing demonstrations by the greatest masters living in China. American team member's disciplines ranged from Karate, Jiujitsu, Kung Fu to Tae Kwon Do. More Info |
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Volume Two - Tai Chi Chuan (Part 1) |
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Volume Three - Tai Chi Chuan (Part 2) Demonstration - 61 min. Volume three continues with twelve performances of the five major schools Additionally, the Yang Tai Chi Chuan weapon forms of broad sword and double edged sword are included. More Info |
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Volume Four - Shanghai Ching Wu Association Demonstration - 48 min. The Shanghai Ching Wu Association is the first martial arts academy established in China in 1909. Twelve contemporary wushu and eleven traditional styles are demonstrated by men, women, and children, whose ages range from eight to eighty-one. Some of the wushu forms demonstrated are double knives, long fist, broad sword, double edged sword, and two person sets. Traditional forms, such as, nine section whip, Eagle Claw, the Lost Track system, the Black TIger form, and the Drunken style double edged sword form are also performed. More Info |
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Volume Five - Open Hand Forms (Part 1) Demonstration - 44 min. Men and women of Shanghai and Beijing demonstrate nineteen open hand forms from martial art systems, such as, Hsing-I Chuan, Pa Qua Chang, northern Praying Mantis, Don Bei, Lan Shou Chuan, Wu Shong Tuo Kao, the Chi Jiao kicking system, drunken style, the unique turtle kung fu system, in addition to, Shaolin monks of the Song Shan temple. More Info |
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Volume Six - Open Hand Forms (Part 2) Demonstration - 44 min. On Volume Six open hand forms continue with men and women from Shanghai and Beijing demonstrating martial art systems, such as, Mian Chuan, Cha Chuan, Pi Kua Chuan, Ba Ji Chuan, Yu family form, seven star Praying Mantis, snake Pa Qua Chang, Hsing-I Chuan, and a Shaolin monk Da Hung fist set. More Info |
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Volume Seven - Master Yu Hua Long Demonstration - 46 min. At 72 years of age Master Yu Hua Long of Shanghai demonstrates "The Two and One Half Ba" set of Hsing-I Chuan. This is from the Moslem Six Harmony - Ten Animal Hsing-I system. It wasn't taught until 1949 to non-Moslems. He demonstrates the ten animals, seven fists and five elements of Hsing-I Chuan. Master Yu also demonstrates weapon forms and an open hand set from the Cha Chuan martial art system. More Info |
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Volume Eight - Weapon Forms Demonstration - 44 min. On this tape there are traditional and contemporary wushu practitioners demonstrating twenty single and multiple person weapon forms. There are 6 double edged sword sets, 3 broad sword, 2 nine section whip sets, double knives, long spear, staff, and 4 multiple weapon sets. Performers range from members of the Beijing Wushu Team and the Shanghai Ching Wu Association to well known masters of traditional systems. More Info |
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Volume Nine - 6 Harmony & 10 Animal Hsing-I Chuan (Part 1) Instruction - 60 min. This tape focuses on the Hsing-I martial art system of China. It features Master George Xu (Xu Guo Ming) of Shanghai. The particular form of this system taught on this tape is the "Two and One Half Ba" set. The tape is divided into five parts. It begins with the entire form and proceeds with sections on basic training exercises, form repetition (repeated slowly three times with teaching narration), applications of this particular form, and concludes with the complete form. The narration deals with theories and principles of this system. More Info |
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Volume Ten - Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 1) Long Form Instruction - 60 min. This tape focuses on Chen style, the original tai chi chuan system of China. It features Master George Xu of Shanghai teaching the first form of the Chen style. The program is divided into four parts: 1) the entire form (14 minutes), 2) basic training exercises, 3) the first two sections of the form repeated three times with narration. At the end of each section the individual section is repeated with the names of the movements, and 4) the entire form (all four sections). More Info |
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Volume Eleven - Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 2) Long Form Instruction - 87 min. Features Master George Xu of Shanghai. The focus of the form taught on this tape is the second half of the first set. The tape is divided into the same four sections as its companion tape Volume Ten. More Info Top of Page |
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Volume Twelve - Dragon Pa Qua Chang (Part 1) Instruction - 51 min. This tape focuses on the Dragon Pa Qua Chang martial art system of China. It features Master George Xu of Shanghai teaching the first half of the "Eight Linking Palm " form of the Dragon system. The tape is divided into six parts. It begins with the entire form and proceeds with sections on footwork basics, hand movement exercises, form repetition with teaching narration, applications, and concludes with the complete form. More Info |
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Volume Thirteen - The Taoist Eight Immortals Sword Form Instruction - 60 min. This tape focuses on the “Eight Immortals” martial art system of China. This is a very old system, which dates back to the Sung Dynasty (960-1127). Although many of the forms of the system were lost over time, the sword form remains and is still practiced. The particular form of this system taught is the double edged sword. The volume, featuring Master George Xu of Shanghai, is divided into six parts. It begins with the entire form and proceeds with sections on basic training exercises, form repetition, applications, sword techniques and principles, and concludes with the complete form. More Info |
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Volume Fourteen - Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 3) Pao Chui or Cannon Fist Form Instruction - 87 min. Master George Xu of Shanghai teaches the second form of this system. The tape is divided into three parts: 1) the entire form , 2) sections on basic training exercises, and 3) the form repeated slowly three times with narration. At the end of each section, the individual section is repeated with the names of the movements. More Info |
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Volume Fifteen - Chan Ssu Chin - Silk Reeling Cocoon Training Instruction - 58 min. This tape features Master Zhang Xue Xin of Beijing, China teaching the rare Chan Ssu Chin exercises of the Chen style tai chi system. This routine is designed to loosen the eighteen moveable joints of the body. They are suitable for all ages and extremely beneficial to health. This tape is divided into three parts. Part one is a brief biographical section on Master Zhang and the history of the exercises. In part two, he teaches the 25 joint loosening exercises starting with the head and ending with the feet. In the third part, two of the martial art applications of the exercises are demonstrated. More Info |
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Volume Sixteen - Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 4) Instruction - 75 min. Master Xu demonstrates how the movements from the first half of the solo form (sections one and two) are applied. This tape corresponds to Volume Ten, “Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 1)” More Info |
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Volume Seventeen - Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 5) Instruction - 69 min. Master George Xu of Shanghai continues with the applications of the second half (sections three and four) of the first solo form of this system. This tape corresponds to Volume Eleven, “Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 2)”. More Info |
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Volume Eighteen - Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 6) Chin Na or Joint Locking Techniques Instruction - 63 min. The Chen style is especially known for its “chin na” (grabbing and joint locking). Master George Xu of Shanghai teaches these techniques from the first solo form of the Chen style tai chi system covered in Volume 10 and 11. More Info |
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Volume Nineteen - 6 Harmony & 10 Animal Hsing-I Chuan (Part 2) Instruction - 60 min. This tape focuses on the Six Harmony -Ten Animal Hsing-I Chuan martial art system. It features Master George Xu of Shanghai. The particular form of this system taught is "The Bear and Eagle Fight for Survival" set. The tape is divided into four parts. It begins with the entire form and proceeds with sections on basic training exercises, the form repeated slowly three times with teaching narration, and applications. This is the companion tape to Volume 9. More Info |
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Volume Twenty - Master Liou Wan Fu |
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Volume Twenty One - Dragon Pa Qua Chang (Part 2) Instruction - 71 min. This tape focuses on the last four palms of the "Eight Linking Palm " set of the Dragon Pa Qua Chang system. The tape is divided into six parts: 1) basic training, 2-5) form repetition sections on the Tiger, Eagle, Unicorn and Chicken palms. In the form repetition, a group of movements is repeated from each palm sequence three times before continuing to the next group of movements. Master Xu performs the individual palm continuously at the beginning and ending of each animal, and 6) applications. This is the companion tape to Volume 12. More Info |
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Volume Twenty Two - Yang Tai Chi Chuan (Part 1) Master Ye Xiao Long Instruction - 70 min. This tape features 67 year old Master Ye Xiao Long of Shanghai. He began the study of martial arts, when he was 10 years old. As a recognized master in Shanghai, he has studied with the famous Yang stylist Fu Zhong Wen, and practiced tai chi chuan for over 30 years. Additionally, he has also practiced push hands, two man training, and free form fighting with his kung fu brother Hou Bing Quan, the famous fighting coach of Shanghai, who was a student of the legendary Chen tai chi stylist, Chen Zhao Kwei. Master Ye demonstrates the form, basics, and form repetition of the first half of the form. More Info |
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Volume Twenty Three - Yang Tai Chi Chuan (Part 2) Master Ye Xiao Long Instruction - 61 min. Master Ye Xiao Long demonstrates some advanced stretching technique basics, and form repetition of the remaining half of the 108 movement long form. Additionally, at the beginning and end of the tape he demonstrates the complete long form at two different training speeds. Master Ye is noted for his flexibility and internal strength. At 110 pounds, he has remained undefeated at push hands during a life time of challenges. More Info |
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Volume Twenty Four - Push Hands (Part One) Master Ye Xiao Long & Master George Xu Instruction - 51 min. Master George Xu and a student demonstrate basic push hand principles. Master Ye Xiao Long and Master Xu then perform a variety of single and two handed push hand exercises. They emphasize the “eight gates” of tai chi chuan: “peng” (ward off), “lu” (roll back), “chi” (press), “an” (push), “chou” (elbow), “lieh” (split), “tsai” (pull down), and “kao” (shoulder strike), as well as, the “Ta Lu” or four corners exercises. More Info |
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Volume Twenty Five - Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 7) |
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Volume Twenty Six - Dragon Gate Chi Kung - Doctor Gordon Xu Instruction - 64 min. Doctor Gordon Xu (Xu Guo Rong) of Shanghai is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to mastering five systems of tui na (Chinese therapeutic massage), he is also a master of the Dragon Gate Chi Kung system. His teacher Master Yi Chien Liang (1895-1986), nicknamed “one flower faces heaven”, was a Taoist monk from the Wan So Temple (10,000 years longevity temple). Dr. Xu was Master Yi's primary student and named by him as the 22nd generation successor to the Taoist Dragon Gate (Chuan Zhen Pai) system. This system, founded by Wan Chong Yang, dates back to the Sung dynasty (960-1127). On this tape are three levels of chi kung practice. More Info |
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Volume 27 Wu Tai Chi Chuan (Part 1) - Long Form Instruction - 84 min. In this title Master Wang Hao Da of Shanghai, an indoor student of Grandmaster Ma Yueh-Liang, teaches basics and the first two of six sections of the Wu style tai chi chuan long form. It begins with an introduction followed by the entire long form. It then continues with a section on basics covering stances, hand and foot techniques, and internal training exercises. The format in each section of the form repetition in Volumes 27 to 29 is divided into three segments. The first is the entire section with the names of the movements. The second segment contains a grouping of movements from the section repeated four times before moving on to the next group. The third segment concludes with the entire section performed at normal practice speed. More Info |
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Volume 28 Wu Tai Chi Chuan (Part 2) - Long Form Instruction - 89 min. Master Wang Hao Da continues the Wu style tai chi chuan instruction with form repetition of sections three through six of the form. The title concludes with a demonstration of the entire long form. More Info |
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Volume Twenty Nine - Wu Tai Chi Chuan (Part 3) - Fast Form Master Wang Hao Da Instruction - 62 min. Although slow forms dominate today, originally tai chi had fast and slow forms. This style of tai chi chuan still practices a full speed form. This title begins with the entire fast form followed by internal basic training and form repetition. The tape concludes with the a demonstration of the entire form. More Info |
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Volume Thirty - Push Hands (Part Two) - Wu Style Tuishou Master Wang Hao Da & Master George Xu Instruction - 64 min. On this tape the training drills of Wu style tuishou (push hands) are presented. It begins with a brief introduction followed by the following areas of study: the self practicing method, single hand operation with fixed steps, the double hand operations, the 13 basic manipulations, and concludes with a demonstration section with various partners. More Info |
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Volume Thirty One - Taijiquan Fundamentals (Part 1) Instruction - 72 min. This title focuses on Power Stretching and Spiral Training. In the Power Stretching section the drills emphasize extending opposing parts of the body to open the joints facilitating unobstructed flow of the qi. In the second section spiraling or silk reeling energy is addressed. The drills are intended to focus the practitioner on moving qi internally to open and close the different parts of the body, consistent with Chan Ssu Chin or silk reeling cocoon theory. More Info |
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Volume Thirty Two - Taijiquan Fundamentals (Part 2) |
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Volume Thirty Three - Taijiquan Fundamentals (Part 3) Instruction - 58 min. Peng Jin training teaches the practitioner how to issue power from the 8 gates of tai chi, the four cardinal directions of the circle and four corners of the square of the tai chi form. Peng/ward off, Lu/ roll back, Chi/press, An/push, Lieh/ split, Tsai/ pull down, Chou/ elbow attack, and Kao/ shoulder strike. They can be practiced as a group or individually. These drills isolate each of the eight jins for practicing. In addition to self defense, these exercises are very useful for push hand practice. More Info |
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Volume 34 Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 8) Advanced Chen Family Long Form Instruction - 60 min. On Volumes 34 and 35 Master George Xu of Shanghai teaches the advanced version, which is sometimes called the family form, of the first form of Chen style "New Frame" taijiquan. In Volume 34 the first two sections of the four are covered. It begins with the fist and second section performed continuosly. It is followed by form practice with multiple repetitions and each section repeated continuously at the end of each segment. More Info |
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Volume 35 Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 9) Advanced Chen Family Long Form Instruction - 86 min. In Volume 35 the Chen style family form instruction continues, with the third and fourth sections. It begins with the individual section performed continuously followed by form repetition. The title concludes with a performance of the entire form (all four sections). These tapes assume, that you already have built a strong foundation, by mastering the content and philosophy discussed in Volumes 10 and 11 of the China's Living Treasures series. More Info |
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Volume Thirty Six - Wu Wei Qigong Master George Xu Instruction - 61 min. This is the simplified version of Wu Wei Qigong, which is primarily practiced for health and longevity. Although many qigong systems are derived from various Chinese religious systems, this qigong is practiced for the secular benefits of good health, unobstructed flow of qi or energy through the meridians of the body, and meditation. To get the greatest benefit from qigong practice you must make an emotional connection with the body to move the energy. If you do only the physical routines, without the mind/body connection, the benefits are diminished. There are five sections: preparation exercises, standing and sitting postures, sky and earth qi cultivation and up and down qi circulation. More Info |
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Volume Thirty Seven - Yang Taijiquan (Part 1) - Training Basics Instruction - 65 min. Master Lu Gui Rong’s lineage is traced from Wui Hui Chuan, an early student of Yang Cheng Fu. Master Lu studied with his nephew, Wu Gui Qing and Zhang Yu in Shanghai. The “Ten Basic Exercises” and the “Eight Gates “ drills are derived from this lineage. This title is divided into two sections: The Ten Basic Exercises are traditional methods of focusing on the qualities of the individual components of the movements in order to develop skill in directing external and internal body movement. The Eight Gates drills specifically focus on Peng (ward off), Chi (press), Lu (roll back), An (push), Lieh (split), Tsai (pull down), Chou (elbow), and Kao (shoulder strike). More Info |
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Volume Thirty Eight - Yang Taijiquan (Part 2) - Section One Instruction - 61 min. Master Lu Gui Rong's journey of the internal martial arts has spanned over 50 years. His Yang taiji lineage is traced from Wu Hui Chuan, an early student of Yang Cheng Fu. Master Lu studied with several of Wu Hui Chuan's students including Zhang Yu and Wui Gui Qing, nephew of Wu Hui Chuan. The entire 108 movement long form that is demonstrated first is derived from this branch of taijiquan. The first section is also demonstrated twice at the beginning and end of the form repetition segment. The form movements, which are divided into four groups are performed four times each before moving on to the next group. This title covers movements 1 to 19, Commencement of Taijiquan to the first Cross Hands. More Info |
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Volume Thirty Nine - Yang Taijiquan (Part 3) - Section Two Instruction - 81 min. The entire 108 movement long form is demonstrated at the end of this tape. The second section is also demonstrated twice at the beginning and end of the form repetition segment. In the form repetition section, the eight groupings of movements are performed three times each before moving on to the next group. This title covers the movements 20 to 57, the first Carry Tiger to Mountain to the second Cross Hands. More Info |
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Volume Forty - Yang Taijiquan (Part 4) - Section Three |
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Volume Forty One - Wu/Hao Tai Chi Chuan (Part 1) Master Lu Gui Rong Section One - Instruction - 72 min. Master Lu Gui Rong’s Wu/Hao tai chi lineage is traced from Hao Shou Ru, who was grandson of Hao Wei Zhen. Hao Wei Zhen’s teacher was Li Yi Yu, nephew of the inventor of the style Wu Yu Xiang. The 96 movement long form that is demonstrated first is derived from this branch of tai chi chuan. The first section is also demonstrated twice at the beginning and end of the form repetition segment. This form repetition format is the same on Volumes 41 to 43. The five groups of movements are performed four times each before moving on to the next group. This title covers movements 1 to 24, Preparatory Form to White Crane Spreads Its Wings. More Info |
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Volume Forty Two - Wu/Hao Tai Chi Chuan (Part 2) Sections Two & Three - Instruction - 81 min. The form repetition format is the same as the prior title Volume Forty One. The second and third sections are performed continuously at the beginning and end of the corresponding form repetition segments. Section two covers movements 25 to 42, Left Brush Knee and Twist Step to Single Whip, and section three covers movements 43 to 64, Step Up and Punch Groin to Down Posture. More Info |
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Volume Forty Three - Wu/Hao Tai Chi Chuan (Part 3) Section Four - Instruction - 75 min The fourth section covers movements 65 to 96, Golden Cock Stands on One Leg to Closing Form. The form repetition format is the same as volumes 41 & 42. Thistitle concludes with a demonstration of the entire 96 movement long form. More Info |
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Volume Forty Four - Wild Goose (Dayan) Qigong - Part 1 First 64 Movement Form - Movements 1 to 34 Instruction - 59 Min' The first 64 Movement form deals primarily with the "post natal body" and addresses illnesses or injuries that have developed as a result of everyday life. It focuses on the 12 primary channels or meridians, the collaterals, and emphasizes the Ren, Du, Chong, and Dai channels of the body. Dayan Qigong is one of the most popular styles of qigong practised in China due to its accessibility to all ages. More Info |
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Volume Forty Five - Wild Goose (Dayan) Qigong - Part 2 First 64 Movement Form - Movements 35 to 64 Instruction - 72 Min. This volume continues with the second half of the form. The form repetition segment is divided into five groupings of movements repeated four times each. The entire form is repeated at the begining and end of the tiltle. The movements 34 to 64 are also performed continuously at the begining and end of the form repetition segments. More Info. |
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Volume Forty Six - Wild Goose (Dayan) Qigong - Part 3 Second 64 Movement Form - Movements 1 to 42 Instruction - 67 Minutes The second 64 Movement form deals primarily with the "pre natal body" and addresses problems you were born with or genetically inherited from your parents. Having dreged the channels in the first form, the 2nd 64 Movement form is designed to clear the channels to absorb qi, expel turbid qi. and restore organ balance. More Info. |
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Volume Forty Seven - Wild Goose (Dayan) Qigong - Part 4 |
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Volume Forty Eight - Advanced Chen Family Cannon Fist (Part 1) |
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Volume Forty Nine - Advanced Chen Family Cannon Fist (Part 2) |
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Volume Fifty - Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Part 12) |
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Volume 51 - Taoist Hua Shan Qigong |
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Volume 52 - Taoist Hua Shan Qigong |
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Volume 53 - Yang Banhou Style Taijiquan |
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Volume 54 - Yang Banhou Style Taijiquan |
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Volume 55 - Yang Jianhou Style Taijiquan |
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Volume 56 - Yang Jianhou Style Taijiquan |
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Volume 57 - "Martial Art is Art of thePredator" - Part One |
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Volume 58 - "Martial Art is Art of thePredator" - Part Two |
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Volume 59 - "Martial Art is Art of thePredator" - Part Three |
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Volume 60 - 20th Annual Masters from China Camp 2007 - La Honda, Californiaß |
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Volume 61 - 18th Annual Masters from China Camp 2005 - La Honda, California - Part 1 |
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Volume 62 - 18th Annual Masters from China Camp 2005 - La Honda, California - Part 2 |