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Step by Step Tai Chi with Tiffany Chen (2008)

Starring: Tiffany Chen Director: James Wvinner Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tiffany Chen
  • Directors: James Wvinner
  • Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Acacia
  • DVD Release Date: February 26, 2008
  • Run Time: 88 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000XUF6CE
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,825 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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An old tradition meets new technology in Step by Step Tai Chi, a user-friendly, 88-minute (plus bonus material) program presented by martial arts champ Tiffany Chen. Also known as tai chi chuan, this "internal" or "soft" martial art has been around for a couple hundred years, and while it has steadily grown in popularity in the West, it’s still often demeaned as an "elderly person’s exercise"--a notion that Chen aims to dispel, while emphasizing the use of tai chi to effectively relax, clear the mind, sharpen focus, and increase self-awareness. The practice she demonstrates, known as the "Yang style short form," consists of some 60 movements, organized here into eleven segments. Some of the movements have poetically descriptive names ("White Crane Spreads its Wing," "Retreat to Mountain Camp for Rematch," "Step Back to Drive the Monkey Away"), while others are more prosaic; virtually all of them are slow, involving subtle shifts of weight and balance, small steps forward and back and side to side, and graceful arm and hand movements. Chen’s instruction is good--clear, concise, and free of frills--but perhaps most impressive is the use of a variety of DVD features. The program can be viewed with the instruction turned off; the use of "mirrored" instruction is optional as well, and while each of the eleven segments is repeated twice (from slightly different angles and with different instructions each time) before moving on to the next, users can also opt for the continuous "loop" feature, in which a given segment is repeated indefinitely. That’s a good thing, as these movements are not easy; what’s more, on initial viewing they don’t seem so different from one another, so watching them again and again isn’t merely useful, it’s vital. All in all, it may be that no fitness video, especially one devoted to a practice as subtle as tai chi, can take the place of actual, in-person instruction, but Step by Step Tai Chi is undoubtedly the next best thing. --Sam Graham


Product Description

A GENTLE BUT POWERFUL WORKOUT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES

A daily ritual practiced by millions all over the globe, Tai Chi offers a wealth of health benefits. The low-impact, flowing movements sharpen the mind and strengthen the body, reducing stress and increasing flexibility. Regular practice can help lower blood pressure, relieve chronic pain, and improve sleep. If you’re an athlete, you’ll find that Tai Chi improves your focus and endurance.

But to get the most out of a Tai Chi practice, expert instruction from the start is key. So is the ability to repeat sections over and over until they are second nature. International martial arts champion Tiffany Chen learned this 60-movement Yang-form practice from her father, Grandmaster William C.C. Chen. Her expertise and the unique features of this DVD make it ideal for beginners or others wanting to improve their practice.

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE learning segments with continuos loop option, complete form with dual audio tracks for movement or breath instruction, real-time practice for advanced students, and optional mirrored instruction for complete form and real-time practices.


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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Thorough Introduction to the Chen Modified Yang-style Form, March 27, 2008
By S. Meckling (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
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I am favorably impressed with this complete introduction on the William C. C. Chen Yang-style form. This form is unique enough that it will take months to truly learn the 60-movement choreography. I have the opportunity to learn this form and its related martial arts from a Chen certified instructor but didn't want to waste the first 3 to 6 months just learning the basic form movements. The competence gained through practice with this DVD will allow me to enter into the refinement phase where master instruction is more valuable. Yes, Tiffany's instructions are precise and that is the goal of a good instructional program. "Peace and movement" can be a result of diligent practice, as well as other more beneficial effects, but not the goal of this DVD. This is about grounding the student in the solid fundamentals of the mechanics necessary to perform the movement correctly from which all other things flow.

The innovative features of this DVD are very valuable in understanding the mechanics and breathing of the form performed well. I've found the automatic continuous looping of each segment (12 segments in the entire form) an invaluable tool in learning the form. The momvements in each segment are presented 3 times from slightly different angles and with different vocal instructions on each pass. These can then be looped continuously until sufficiently familiar. The whole DVD can be shown in mirrored format making it much easier to mimic the movements.

If I have one gripe it is that the director of this DVD (as well as other Tai Chi instructional DVDs I've tried) can't stop himself from switching viewing angles in the middle of a movement. It's enough that each segment gets 3 seperate treatments.

Thanks for a great introduction to Grandmaster Chen's form.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This one is worth having..., January 16, 2009
By K. W. Forsythe (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a presentation of William C.C. Chen's expanded 60 movement version of Cheng Man Ching's Yang style tai chi form. William Chen is well-respected in tai chi circles. The form is presented by his daughter Tiffany Chen.

As noted by other reviewers, the form can be a bit difficult for beginners to follow from the DVD mostly due to the constantly shifting camera angles (hence the 4 stars rather than 5). But the content of the DVD, the instruction, and the form itself are very valuable.

In recent years it seems that everyone and their brother's uncle has produced a tai chi video or DVD (I own dozens of them), and it can be difficult for beginners to identify what's useful versus what is not. This is a good one and worth having. You just have to be a bit patient in trying to decipher things with the changing camera angles. But it's worth it!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Tai Chi Instruction, November 23, 2008
I've been a taiji quan player for over 25 years and am certified to teach the William C.C. Chen form because Tiffany Chen's father is my grandmaster. While it is very difficult to learn the form from a tape or dvd, Tiffany has developed a very easy-to-follow and beautifully presented program. Experienced players will be able to see the changes in energy that accompany the movements, and beginners will get a wonderful introduction that will hopefully inspire them to seek personal instruction. Certified teachers worldwide are listed on the Grandmaster's website.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing...The filming switches views too often making it very hard to follow!
Okay, I thought...a Yang-style form Tai Chi DVD by the daughter of the well know William C. C. Chen, that should be good...refresher up on what I had learned a few years ago... Read more
Published 1 month ago by True Marial Arts Enthusist

3.0 out of 5 stars Advanced Tai-Chi Forms even for beginners
Although instructions are detailed, they require lots of repetition before they could be mastered, especially for beginners like me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Emily Briggs

1.0 out of 5 stars So stressful to follow...
With the spinning camera angles, it is impossible to follow the movments throughout a complete range of motion -- and I am a certified fitness instructor with ten years of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Britt

4.0 out of 5 stars Good beginning for Tai Chi
This is my first foray into Tai Chi. Ms. Chen took a lot of time carefully explaining the moves and all they meant. My biggest critique resides with the cinematography. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jason Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars I like the mirror image technique.
I like the mirror image technique method for teaching this form. However, sometimes the movement of the camera to the sides still confuses me during the learning. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dee R. Chesnut

5.0 out of 5 stars A useful teaching tool
I'm a beginning student at Master William C.C. Chen's Tai Chi studio in NYC. Tiffany's DVD is a really useful tool for helping me remember what I learned in class when I practice... Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. M. Ferguson

2.0 out of 5 stars A Big Disappointment
Tiffany Chen is the daughter of Yang Style Grand Master William C. C. Chen, and an outstanding athlete in her own right. Read more
Published 9 months ago by W. Hutchinson

5.0 out of 5 stars Peaceful,Artful and Useful
I enjoyed Tiffany Chen's peaceful approach to Tai Chi and to life. It is a pleasure to have her insight into the mystery of Tai Chi. I highly recommend this DVD.
Published 15 months ago by Stephen M. Dorros

2.0 out of 5 stars WHAT???
Maybe fancy camera tricks are cool, but they are a burden when you have NO idea what is going on and are trying to learn something. Read more
Published 17 months ago by razberiswrl

2.0 out of 5 stars Fine, not great.
I realize that this DVD is step by step, however for beginner's the instructions are confusing and visually it is confusing also. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mdrredhead

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