YMAACatalog 2009
YMAACatalog 2009
YMAACatalog 2009
YMAA
MARTIAL ARTS • HEALTH & HEALING • QIGONG • MARTIAL ARTS FICTION
PUBLICATION
CENTER FALL 2008 THROUGH
SUMMER 2009
25 YEARS
SCHOOLS 1982-2007 -- PUBLISHING 1984-2009
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“YMAA Publication Center was established so that Westerners
could access the profound Oriental developments in Qi,
Martial Arts, and Spiritual Cultivation. As one of the pioneers
in this exchange, YMAA will continue to mark the path
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between East and West. It is our hope that this path will help
lead to a new, benevolent society.”
– Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
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About 25 Years Ago: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming had completed fifteen months
of part-time operation of Yang’s Martial Arts Academy, and was planning
for YMAA Publication Center. With four published books and a letter of
resignation from an engineering career, he went to full-time teaching and
launched YMAA Publication Center.
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Moving from a small second-floor studio to a stand-alone building in
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, YMAA and its affiliations flourished. The
Publication Center eventually relocated to its own nearby facility.
A few years ago YMAA Publication Center, Inc. relocated to New Hampshire, Dr. Yang began
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his non-profit YMAA California Retreat Center, and Nicholas C. Yang was appointed President
of YMAA International.
Our solid foundation and strong root assure me that the next twenty-five years of YMAA and its
affiliations will be as exciting and productive as the past. Congratulations to all YMAA family,
friends, and supporters.
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SKILL LEVEL catalog products are SCHOOLS 1982-2007 -- PUBLISHING 1984-2009
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marked with skill
level labels. Please
use them advisedly as they are not meant to
enforce any rigid system. The labels are
included for your information and as a
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guideline for the type of content you are
likely to find in the product.
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Throughout the
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catalog products 16 Fiction
are marked with
media icons—”Books,” “Videos,” and
“DVDs.” Note that many DVDs include more 18 Martial Arts
than one Video program. All DVDs are
either shot in High Definition, Digital Video,
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or are digitally remastered. Many include
DVD-only content and multi-language audio
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and subtitles.
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Throughout the catalog there are a variety
of spellings for Chinese words. For better
52 Silk Uniforms
understanding, here is a brief guide to
Chinese romanization.
54 Index
Pinyin Also Spelled Pronunciation
Qi Chi chē
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Qigong Chi Kung chē kŭng
Qin Na Chin Na chĭn nă 56 Order Form
Jin Jing jĭn
Gongfu Kung Fu göng foo
Taijiquan Tai Chi Chuan tī jē chüén
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N E W R E L E A S E S
YMAA 25-Year
Anniversary DVD
YMAA Publication Center
Celebrate 25 Years of Excellence
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming established Yang’s Martial
Arts Association in 1982, and it has grown to 55
schools in 18 countries. He has written more
than 30 books and 80 instructional videos, has
taught thousands of seminars worldwide, and
was voted by Inside Kung Fu magazine as “One of
the ten people who have made the greatest impact
on martial arts in the last 100 years.”
“One of the YMAA is an international martial arts organization and community
most sought-after that embraces traditional training, self-discipline, and martial morali-
instructors of ty. All around the world, YMAA offers classes, seminars, and instruc-
Qigong” tion in Shaolin Long Fist, Shaolin White Crane, Taijiquan, and Qigong.
– Omega Institute
Dr. Yang has over 35 years of martial arts experience and is a world-
renowned teacher and author.
In 2008, Dr. Yang began a new ten-year YMAA project at the YMAA
“Kung Fu Artist California Retreat Center, and it is his wish that through this effort, he
of the Year” will be able to preserve traditional Chinese martial arts to the same
– Black Belt Magazine, standards and quality of ancient times.
2003 To celebrate these great accomplishments, YMAA Publication Center,
Inc. presents this tribute DVD, compiled from video footage and pho-
“Man of the Year” tographs of Dr. Yang, guests, and YMAA students from around the
world. The program contains dozens of performances of solo and
– Inside Kung Fu group Kung Fu and Taiji sequences, award-winning demonstrations,
Magazine, 2007 and interviews with Dr. Yang and senior YMAA students.
This comprehensive collection of rare archival footage includes
“Martial Arts Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, Liuhebafa, Shaolin Long Fist,
Publisher White Crane, and many weapons demonstrations. Special footage is
of the Year” included featuring Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching; Grandmaster Liang,
– Eleventh World Shou-Yu; and Master Jou, Tsung-Hwa.
Congress on Qigong SPECIAL FEATURES: Detailed Biography of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming •
and Traditional 100 Scene Selections • 50 Additional Minutes of Preview Trailers of All
Chinese Medicine, YMAA DVDs • Interactive Product Catalog
2008 $59.95 • 480 min.• 2-DVD set • SKILL LEVEL
DVD-NTSC • all regions Code: D0708 • I II III
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Taiji Wrestling
Advanced Takedown Techniques
Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
and Senior Students
Wrestling, or Shuai Jiao, is one of the oldest forms of
Chinese martial arts, which developed into a com-
plete system within itself. Wrestling is also one of the
main categories of traditional Taijiquan martial arts
training. These categories are: striking by hands (Da),
kicking with legs (Ti), wrestling (Shuai), and seize
and control (Chin Na). Taiji Shuai Jiao teaches the
skills of destroying an opponent’s root and balance,
and various takedowns.
Dr. Yang, assisted by Pascal Plee, instructs Taiji
Wrestling applications that can be found within all
Learn advanced styles of Taiji, utilizing leg sweeping, tripping, bumping, throwing, and
takedown many other techniques.
techniques for Taiji Course 1: Focuses on applying Shuai Jiao techniques found in Crossed
Pushing Hands Pushing Hands.
Course 2: Focuses on applying Shuai Jiao techniques found in Parallel
Pushing Hands.
$39.95 • 160 min. • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Xingyiquan
Twelve Animals Kung Fu
and Applications
Performed by Liang, Shou-Yu
and Senior Students
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Wudang Taijiquan
Zhan-Zhuang, Sequence, and
Martial Applications
Performed by Zhou, Xuan-Yun
and Senior YMAA Students
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Saber Fundamental
Training
Solo Drills and Matching Practice
Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
and Senior Students
Sword Fundamental
Training
Solo Drills and Matching Practice
Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
and Senior Students
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Northern Shaolin
Sword
Sequences and Martial Applications
Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
and Senior Students
teaching includes the subjects of Qigong (Chi Kung), Taijiquan (Tai Chi
Chuan), Massage, Meditation, Chin Na, and he is a leading authority on
Kung Fu. Dr. Yang is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos on mar-
tial arts and Qigong.
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Taiji Chin Na
The Seizing Art of Taijiquan
(2-DVD Set)
Performances by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
and Senior Students
teaching includes the subjects of Qigong (Chi Kung), Taijiquan (Tai Chi
Chuan), Massage, Meditation, Chin Na, and he is a leading authority on
Kung Fu. Dr. Yang is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos on mar-
tial arts and Qigong.
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Nicholas C. Yang has trained in Chinese martial arts under his father’s
tutelage since 1989. He has won over two dozen awards for barehand and
weapons forms in international competitions and has been a longtime
assistant to Dr. Yang in seminars worldwide. Nicholas holds a B.S. & M.S.
in Computer Science from Brown University, and a B.A.S. in Computer
TONY CHEE
Animation & Visual Effects from Expression College for Digital Arts. He
is a featured columnist for Inside Kung Fu magazine, the principal
Shaolin instructor at YMAA Boston, and President of YMAA
International.
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Baguazhang
Theory and Applications,
Revised Ed.
By Liang, Shou-Yu and
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Tengu
The Mountain Goblin
A Novel
John Donohue, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Professor
of Social Science, Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, Connecticut, is
author of the critically acclaimed thriller Sensei and its sequel, Deshi (St.
KATHLEEN DONOHUE
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Kris Wilder, a 35-year martial artist, is the author of five martial arts
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Simple Chinese
Medicine
A Beginner’s Guide to Natural
Healing & Well-Being
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N E W R E L E A S E S
Quiet Teacher
A Xenon Pearl Martial Arts Thriller
By Arthur Rosenfeld
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Arthur Rosenfeld is a martial arts teacher, writer, speaker, and coach.
His martial arts training spans more than twenty-six years, and includes
instruction in Tang Soo Do, Kenpo, Kung Fu, and Tai Chi Ch’uan.
Rosenfeld is a critically-acclaimed, best-selling author of eight novels
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consults for the pharmaceutical industry as a recognized expert on aspects
of chronic pain. Arthur Rosenfeld resides in Pompano Beach, Florida..
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Fiction through
the eyes of
martial artists
”Here’s what you need to under-
stand about cutting. It’s not about
violence, it’s about facilitation; it’s
not about imposing your will on
something, it’s about helping
molecules spontaneously divide.
When you do this right, you’re
working at the level of atomic
bonds. It’s quantum; see? Your
intention affects your target
through the medium of your
sword, and encourages the bonds
to surrender. Maybe it’s the
carbon we share with steel that
makes it such a good transmitter.
Maybe that’s why a good sword,
the right sword, feels special to
us. Anyway, it doesn’t matter how
it works; it just matters that it
does. Without intention, cutting
is more difficult because you’re
using sheer power; with intention,
every cut is a seduction.”
M A R T I A L A R T S F I C T I O N
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herself a martial warrior of shadowy lineage—Dr. Xenon Pearl is also
a martial arts expert who loves the sword as much as the scalpel.
Now his past is showing up to literally haunt him. His dead teacher
reappears, reminding him that he has lived many lives before.
In this life, Dr. Xenon Pearl must use his skill to defend the innocent,
Now in k! defeat the Russian mob, protect the woman who loves him, and stay
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cut just one more time.
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Martial
Arts
CONTENTS
20 Shaolin White Crane Proverbs
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S H A O L I N W H I T E C R A N E
Companion DVD!
WHITE CRANE HARD & SOFT QIGONG—
The Essence of Shaolin White Crane
Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
This DVD presents both White Crane Hard and Soft Qigong training.
Hard Qigong strengthens muscles, tendons and ligaments and devel-
ops strength and flexibility of the torso and spine. Soft Qigong train-
ing includes exercises for the hands, fingers, arms, and lungs, and
develops fundamental body connections..
SKILL LEVEL
$69.95 • 169 min. • DVD-NTSC • all regions I II III
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S H A O L I N W E A P O N S
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S H A O L I N C H I N N A
Companion DVD!
ANALYSIS OF SHAOLIN CHIN NA 1st ed.
The Seizing Art of Kung Fu–DVD
Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and Ramel Rones
This digitally remastered DVD demonstrates over 80 Chin Na tech-
niques close up and at regular speed, with additional DVD-only con-
tent. Complements the book Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na 1st ed.
$39.95 • 90 min. • DVD-NTSC • all regions
English • Multiple Language Subtitles SKILL LEVEL
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Code: D0231 • ISBN: 1-59439-023-1
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S H A O L I N C H I N N A
CHIN NA IN DEPTH
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Deepen and expand your Chin Na with this remarkable DVD series.
Learn as Dr. Yang describes, demonstrates, and teaches you his tech-
niques up—close and in detail! All the techniques on these DVDs can
be found in Dr. Yang’s books Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin
Chin Na and/or Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na 2nd ed. What makes these
DVDs different is that they offer ‘direct to the viewer’ teaching of Chin
Na. Dr. Yang demonstrates the techniques, offers valuable tips and
insights, makes corrections for common mistakes, and emphasizes
proper approaches for executing the techniques without compromis-
ing your safety. Each DVD features over 30 scene selections and mul-
tiple foreign language subtitles.
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T A E K W O N D O
ADVANCING IN TAEKWONDO
Richard Chun, Ph.D.
Originally published in 1983, this authoritative work has been the
guide for thousands of Taekwondo Black Belts as they advanced in
their training. This revised edition contains intermediate to advanced
level training to assist in your journey.
Includes Eight Taegeuk Forms, Nine Black Belt forms and much more.
The forms presented in this book are those required by the World
Taekwondo Federation for promotion of ranking.
$34.95 • 480 pages • 768 illus. SKILL LEVEL
Code: B072X • ISBN: 978-1-59439-072-X I II III
TRADITIONAL TAEKWONDO—
Core Techniques, History, and Philosophy
Doug Cook
Describes in detail the history and evolution of Taekwondo from its
ancient roots to modern day applications. Also included are exercises
in “Ki” or internal energy development, meditation practice, and prac-
tical self-defense strategies. Focuses on the traditional aspects of
Taekwondo rather than on its sportive component. The principles and
techniques illustrated in this book, having been handed down over the
centuries, emphasize a core philosophy rich in defensive strategy.
$18.95 • 302 pages • 300 illus. SKILL LEVEL
Code: B0665 • ISBN: 1-59439-066-5 I II III
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E N C O U N T E R S / T E A C H I N G
MEDITATIONS ON VIOLENCE—
A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real
World Violence
Sgt. Rory Miller
Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory
Miller distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical oper-
ations and ambushes to explore the differences between martial arts
and the subject martial arts were designed to deal with: Violence.
• Myths, metaphors, and expectations of martial arts training.
• Thinking critically about violence and your sources of information.
• Predators, adrenaline, altered states, and crime dynamics.
• Adapting your training methods to reality.
• Making self-defense work.
• The aftermath of violence. SKILL LEVEL
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$18.95 • 208 pages • 60 photos
Code: B1187 • ISBN: 978-1-59439-118-7
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M A R T I A L A R T S H I S T O R Y / P H I L O S O P H Y
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K A R AT E
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Internal
Arts
CONTENTS
32 Taiji Theory About Sparring
33 Taiji Forms
It is commonly known in Chinese
35 Taiji Pushing Hands martial arts society that every
36 Taiji Weapons style must acquire four categories
of fighting skills. Without all four
36 Liuhebafa of these categories, the art will
not be complete and can be
37 Taiji Chin Na
defeated easily. These four
37 Taiji Fighting categories are: kicking (Ti),
striking or punching (Da),
38 Taiji Qigong wrestling (Shuai) and Qin Na
39 Tai Chi Training (Na) These four skills mutually
compensate, counter, and support
44 Baguazhang each other.
44 Xingqiquan However, these four skills are
the external manifestation of the
internal understanding and Qi.
Therefore, all Chinese martial
artists must also cultivate internal
understanding of the arts and
learn how to build up the Qi to
an abundant level. When this Qi
is led by the mind to the physical
body for manifestation, its
power can reach to a more highly
efficient level. That is why it is
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T A I J I T H E O R Y
T A I J I F O R M S
CHEN TAIJIQUAN—
Lao Jia Yi Lu & Straight Sword–DVD
Ren, Guang-Yi, music and narration by Lou Reed
Ren, Guang-Yi beautifully and powerfully demonstrates two funda-
mental Chen-style Taiji forms: the 75-movement long form, Lao Jia Yi
Lu (Old Frame 1st Road), and the 49-movement Straight Sword form.
Master Ren demonstrates Fa Jing, ‘emitting power,’ a signature of Chen
Style Taijiquan. Each form is also shown in FlipperVision™, a
slideshow comprised of nearly 2,000 photos by famed photographer
Martin von Haselberg. This DVD features an ambient electronic
sound track and on-screen narration by Lou Reed. Filmed in HD in
NYC Central Park.
$39.95 • 90min. • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
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Code: D0819 • ISBN: 978-1-886969-081-9
WUDANG TAIJIQUAN—
Zhan-Zhuang, Sequence, and Martial Applications
Zhou, Xuan-Yun
See page 5 for product description.
$39.95 • Approx. 120 min. • DVD-NTSC • all regions
Code: D1217 • ISBN: 978-1-59439-121-7
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T A I J I F O R M S
Companion DVD!
SIMPLIFIED TAI CHI CHUAN & APPLICATIONS—
24 Postures with Applications & Standard 48 Postures
Performed by Liang, Shou-Yu and Senior Students
Learn two of the most popular forms of Tai Chi Chuan, the ancient
Chinese martial art that is often described as ‘moving meditation’. The
‘Simplified’ 24-posture form is taught and demonstrated by Master
Liang, Shou-Yu, with martial fighting applications. The form is shown
from several angles, with breathing instructions. The Standard 48-pos-
ture form is also demonstrated.
DVD-only Detail Sections for both forms instruct each movement in
the form, and offer ‘guidelines’ for refining your training. Contains
extensive DVD navigation.
$29.95 • 150 minutes • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
Code: D0630 • ISBN: 1-59439-063-0 I II III
WU STYLE TAIJIQUAN—
International Standard Routine with Applications
Performed by Liang, Shou-Yu and Senior Students
Derived from the Yang Style Small Postures Taijiquan, Wu Style Taiji
was created by Wu, Quang-You at the end of the 19th century. This
style specializes in softness and neutralization. Martial applications for
each of the postures is included.
$34.95 • 52min. • VHS-NTSC SKILL LEVEL
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Code: T477 ISBN: 1-886969-47-7
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T A I J I P U S H I N G H A N D S
TAIJI PUSHING HANDS trains you to develop sensitive feeling, or “Listening Jin” to sense to
your opponent’s intention, understand their Jin (power), neutralize it, and then counterattack.
Dr. Yang clearly instructs the finer details of Pushing Hands training, with an emphasis on the
emitting of Jin and its applications. Techniques are taught solo and with a partner, from basic
to advanced.
TAIJI PUSHING HANDS 1 & 2—
Yang Style Single and Double Pushing Hands
Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and Senior Students
This Pushing Hands program will offer you enough content to build a
solid foundation.
Course 1 includes: Fundamental Structure of Pushing Hands • Taiji
Symbol Sticking Hands practice • Solo Single Pushing Hands • Partner
Single Pushing Hands • Partner Double Pushing Hands.
Course 2 includes: Basic Yin Yang Taiji Ball Qigong • Three Basic Jins
• Moving Taiji Symbol Sticking Hands Training • International
Stationary Double Pushing Hand Routine • International Moving
Double Pushing Hand Routine
$39.95 • 180 minutes • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
Code: D0495 • ISBN: 1-59439-049-5 I II III
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T A I J I W E A P O N S
Companion DVD!
TAIJI SWORD—Classical Yang Style
Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and Senior Students
This DVD presents the Complete 54-Posture Taiji Sword form, Taiji
Sword Qigong Set, Taiji Qigong Breathing, Fundamental Sword
Techniques, Ten Matching Drills for training with a partner, and the
seldom taught sword-fighting applications.
$39.95 • 100 min. • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
Code: D0452 • ISBN: 1-59439-045-2 I II III
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T A I J I C H I N N A / T A I J I F I G H T I N G
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T A I J I Q I G O N G
Companion DVD!
ESSENCE OF TAIJI QIGONG—
The Internal Foundation of Taijiquan
Performed by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
The movements prepare your body and mind for great Taiji practice by
loosening joints, warming muscles, stimulating Qi flow, and sharpen-
ing concentration.
In this DVD, Dr. Yang teaches the purpose and methods of Taiji
Qigong including: Stretching • Warm up exercises • Wai Dan standing
still meditation • Stationary Taiji Qigong Primary, Coiling, and
Rocking sets • Walking Taiji Qigong.
$39.95 • 105 minutes • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
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Code: D0215 • ISBN: 1-59439-021-5
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T A I J I T R A I N I N G
Companion DVD!
SUNRISE TAI CHI
Ramel Rones
Master-teacher Ramel Rones gently guides you through the morning
with powerful basic exercises and a simple sequence designed to awak-
en the senses, stimulate the mind, and fill your body and spirit with
abundant energy. Created as a comprehensive introduction to a life-
time of practice, the sequence is performed on both the left and right
side (for balance), and includes suggestions for intermediate and
advanced students to help you grow and improve over time.
$29.95 • 300 min. • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
Code: D0274 • ISBN: 1-59439-027-4 I II III
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T A I J I T R A I N I N G
Companion DVD!
TAI CHI CONNECTIONS—Advancing Your Tai Chi Experience
John Loupos
In this multi-language DVD, Master-Teacher John Loupos instructs a
traditional Yang style Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan) form, with a unique
emphasis on revealing the underlying principles within all Tai Chi
movements.
$29.95 • 185 minutes • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
Code: D0444 • ISBN: 1-59439-044-4 I II III
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T A I J I T R A I N I N G
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Qigong
Health &
Healing
Meanings and purposes
of meditation
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ABOVE: RAMEL RONES, FROM HIS BOOK SUNRISE TAI CHI. PHOTO BY ILANA ROSENBERG
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B A G U A Z H A N G / X I N G Y I Q U A N
XINGYIQUAN—
Theory, Applications, Fighting Tactics, and Spirit 2nd ed.
Liang, Shou-Yu and Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
The practice of Xingyiquan, like Taijiquan, improves Qi circulation in
the body and maintains health. In addition, the training builds up an
abundant level of internal Qi so that both the physical body and the
mental body can be strengthened.
This book presents traditional Xingyiquan training, including two
sequences with many martial applications, and the famous fighting set
‘Ann Shenn Pau.’ The most unique part of this book is the discussion
of Xingyiquan theory and principles, drawn from many ancient poems
and songs. Understanding these will greatly speed your training.
$26.95 • 280 pages • 354 illus. SKILL LEVEL
Code: B416 • ISBN: 0-940871-41-6 I II III
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Q I G O N G T H E O R Y
UNDERSTANDING QIGONG 1—
What is Qigong? • The Human Qi Circulatory System
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
In this program, renowned Qigong expert and author, Dr. Yang, Jwing-
Ming, explains the concepts of Qigong and the human energetic circu-
latory system. Dr. Yang’s systematic approach to teaching offers deep
insight into the subject of Qigong with modern scientific data to sup-
port his theory from both Eastern and Western perspectives.
Drawing on his 35 years of training in Qigong and his Western scien-
tific background in Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Yang
presents a clear and fascinating explanation of his Qigong theory, and
offers a simple Qigong exercise for students to begin experiencing their
Qi. This program is a must for Qigong practitioners, acupuncturists,
energy healers, and anyone interested in understanding exactly how
and why Qigong works.
$39.95 • 264 minutes • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
Code: D069X • ISBN: 1-59439-069-X I II III
UNDERSTANDING QIGONG 2—
Key Points of Qigong • Qigong Breathing
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
In this program, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming delves deeper into his Qigong
theory offering two more courses which include:
• Key points for correct and efficient Qigong practice including:
Regulating the Body, Breath, Emotional Mind, Essence, Chi, and
Spirit.
• Details for the methods of Qigong breathing.
As millions worldwide are turning to healing practices such as
Qigong and Taiji, it’s important to understand what Qigong is and
how it works.
$39.95 • 180 minutes • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
I II III
Code: D0418 • ISBN: 1-59439-041-8
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Q I G O N G E X E R C I S E S
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Q I G O N G H E A L I N G
Companion DVD!
SIMPLE QIGONG EXERCISES FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
This program provides simple and effective qigong exercises that will
help you relieve pain and rebuild the strength and flexibility of your
back. These movements can gradually recondition your torso; includ-
ing the spine, tendons, and muscles, allowing your back to heal com-
pletely and naturally. Depending upon your condition or ability, you
can choose from sitting, standing, or lying down exercises.
Complements the book Back Pain Relief 2nd ed.
$29.95 • 95 minutes • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
Code: D0883 • ISBN: 978-1-59439-088-3 I II III
Companion DVD!
SIMPLE QIGONG EXERCISES FOR ARTHRITIS RELIEF — DVD
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
In this program, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and senior student demon-
strate over 30 simple and effective qigong exercises to relieve arthritis
pain and rebuild the health and flexibility of your joints. These qigong
movements gradually recondition the joints, and they’re a natural way
to heal and prevent arthritis. Most of the exercises can be practiced in
either a seated or standing position.
Complements the book Arthritis Relief 3rd ed.
$29.95 • 70 minutes • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
I II III
Code: D0890 • ISBN: 978-1-59439-089-0
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Q I G O N G M A S S A G E
QIGONG MASSAGE—
Fundamental Techniques for Health and Relaxation 2nd ed.
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Practical and comprehensive guide (with over five hundred photo-
graphs and illustrations) presents fundamental theory and techniques
of Qigong Massage. It is a classic text, and a valuable tool for therapists
seeking to enhance skills, and deepen their knowledge of Qi (Energy)
Healing. A special section on Self-Massage is included to help those in
need of massage treatment benefits, but who lack a partner or therapist.
$26.95 • 406 pages • 404 photographs • 111 illus. SKILL LEVEL
Code: B0487 • ISBN: 1-59439-048-7 I II III
Companion DVD!
QIGONG MASSAGE—
Fundamental Techniques for Health and Relaxation
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
This DVD contains 70 minutes of Self-Massage instruction, and 120
minutes of basic two-person whole body massage techniques.
Additional DVD content offers an in-depth introduction to the con-
cepts of Qi and Qigong, the energy centers, the Qi circulatory system,
and provides a glossary of Chinese Qigong terminology.
$49.95 • 220 minutes • DVD-NTSC • all regions SKILL LEVEL
Code: D0592 • ISBN: 1-59439-059-2 I II III
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