Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan 2 DVD Set by James McNeil

DVD 1:1-22 Movements of the First Form
Chen style Tai Chi Chuan is the oldest form of the five primary Tai Chi styles. This style is generally characterized by its explosive movements including jumps, kicks and strikes. Chen style's 13 sections and 64 moves are clearly illustrated by James McNeil, a world renowned internal stylist. He expertly breaks down the form's first 22 movements and shows the self-defense applications of each move in detail. 48 min.

DVD 2: In this DVD Master McNeil, one of the world's most respected internal stylists, breaks down the second half of the form into individual movements and includes no holds-barred self defense techniques for each section. He starts with a review of the 22 moves taught in Part One then goes on to moves 23 to 64. 48 min. 1992.

The original Chen style Tai Chi is fast approaching extinction, with only a few surviving Masters capable of teaching the complete system. McNeil's teacher, the legendary Pan Wing Chow, is featured in this DVD demonstrating segments of the lost original form as well as performing an awe-inspiring push hands demonstration. The Chen style features 13 sections and 64 moves in a two part series.

Length: 1 hour & 36 min.