{"title":"Chen Taiji DVDs","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom beginning to advanced skills, this collection of Chen Tai Chi (Taiji) DVDs takes you from foundational internal body mechanics through advanced empty-hand and weapons forms and their fighting applications, with instructor Ken Gullette. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"internal-strength-dvd","title":"Internal Strength DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are six important physical skills you need when you begin learning Tai Chi, Xingyiquan, or Baguazhang. These six body mechanics are not taught by very many \"masters.\" Finally, you can learn them through this DVD, and as you practice these skills, you can develop your body to feel like \"iron wrapped in cotton,\" with the relaxed power that made the internal arts famous as real martial arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six key internal body mechanics are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeng jin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-body movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDan T'ien rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening and closing the kua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk-reeling \"energy\"   \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese body mechanics are the foundation. Without them, your Tai Chi, Xingyi and Bagua are empty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis DVD offers more than two hours of instruction by Ken Gullette, who has spent more than 50 years in martial arts, including 37+ years studying  and teaching the internal arts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing mystical or magical about the internal arts -- they are physical skills you develop through practice. This DVD gives you the basic principles in clear language. Let Ken coach you through these important concepts and you will strengthen your Tai Chi, Xingyi and Bagua guaranteed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestimonial for Ken Gullette's \"Internal Strength\" DVD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One gets the best instruction with hands-on training from an instructor, but Ken Gullette's \"Internal Strength\" DVD is the next best thing.  It offers in-depth analysis of the body mechanics common to all internal martial arts without the esoteric mysticism.  The presentation of the key concepts of Ground Path, Peng, Silk Reeling, and Whole Body Movement are done in a straight-forward and practical fashion.  The exercises are demonstrated in-detail, and are simple enough to grasp easily (although the concepts behind the exercises are far more profound.)  If you have been taking the internal arts for a while, this DVD demonstrates concepts that will improve what you already have.  If you are just beginning, Sifu Ken's DVD will give you a solid base on which to build on your skills.  He has done a valuable service to all internal martial artists who are serious about taking their art to the next level.  I recommend this DVD highly!\" -- Evan Yeung, Cincinnati, OH\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDVD Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45005578141852,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4964\/8284\/files\/Internal-Strength-2015-Big.jpg?v=1748204242"},{"product_id":"silk-reeling-energy-dvd","title":"Silk-Reeling Energy DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe spiraling power of \"Silk-reeling energy\" is one of the unique internal qualities of Tai Chi and Baguazhang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1\"\u003eYou\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewill\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elearn silk-reeling energy from this DVD. It clearly explains chan su jin -- silk-reeling energy -- step-by-step with clear, detailed instruction, and sweeps away the misconceptions of this important physical skill. Silk-reeling energy is one of the unique aspects of Chen Tai Chi, although it has been lost by many of the people practicing other styles over time. It's also a key component of Baguazhang. It is not magical or metaphysical. It's a physical skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1\"\u003eOn this DVD, Ken Gullette demonstrates and guides you through 19 silk-reeling exercises that incorporate all six of the key internal body mechanics you need for quality internal kung-fu. The silk-reeling exercises put the mechanics together. Ken coaches a student on several of the movements on the DVD, and there are scenes from a workshop Ken held in Illinois.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1\"\u003eAs a bonus, there is a section on pole-shaking, an important exercise that helps you develop skills that you need for good internal arts--using the kua, opening and closing, rotating the dan t'ien and whole-body movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style1\"\u003eNote: International DVDs are shipped without plastic cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** 19 important silk-reeling exercises to help add quality to your Tai Chi, Xingyi and Bagua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** Detailed instruction on each exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** Crucial body mechanics you need to connect power through the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** You'll practice along with a private lesson and workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** A Bonus Section on an important internal exercise - pole-shaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDVD Price: $19.99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning Time: 2 hours 35 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIAL BONUS: Make Two DVD Purchases from Ken and Receive a Third Selection FREE! 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This 2-disc DVD set by Ken Gullette shows you the complete form in front and back views, then Ken walks you step-by-step through the form in detail that members of his website have called \"a revelation.\" Ken focuses on the internal body mechanics that make this such a graceful but powerful internal martial art. You will learn to infuse your movements with the Ground Path, Peng Jin, Whole-Body Movement, Silk-Reeling, Dan T'ien Rotation, and Opening\/Closing the Kua.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style1\"\u003eKen studied Laojia Yilu with Chen Xiaowang, Chen Xiaoxing, and their discipes. In these DVDs, which were painstakingly produced over one year, Ken steps you through the form and you also watch as he coaches a student who is new to the form. 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