VHS: Taiji & Shaolin Staff V2

Essential Staff Foundations

In this video, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches the fundamental practices of Staff training, which is considered the root of all long weapons training. The techniques are compiled from both Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) and Shaolin White Crane Gongfu (Kung Fu), offering a uniquely comprehensive demonstration of Southern-Style Staff training.

Techniques demonstrated are taught both stationary and moving, including:

• Follow-Neutralizing Entering (Shun Hua Jin)
• Bouncing (Beng Tan)
• Four Sides of Staff Sealing (Feng Gan Si Men)
• Step Forward to Seal the Staff (Jin Bu Feng Gan)
• Point Striking (Dian Da)
• Sweeping Strikes in Four Directions (Si Fang Sao Da)

AUTHOR(S)

Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D., is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Newton, Massachusetts.