Taikiken Kenbu DVD by Satoshi Amano

Taikiken Boxing Exercise: The Truth Behind Universal Martial Arts

Condensed Origin of Complete Physical Expression

Exploring movements derived from Taiqi Boxing reveals something beyond the framework of martial arts: a body that moves freely.

Witness the ultimate performance demonstrated by Taiqi practitioner Toshi Amano. A must-see for all martial arts enthusiasts!

Contents:

Initiation: Upper Body Exercises

• Circular motions of both hands ― vertical, horizontal, forward-backward, swinging
• Alternating movements ― twisting, striking like an elephant's trunk
• Opening and closing motions of both hands ― wings of a bird, swaying
• Alternating circular motions ― outward and inward rotations
• Interview.01: Insights on Standing Meditation

Continuation: Lower Body Exercises

• Fundamentals and advanced forms of footwork

Transition: Fist Dance (Integrated Upper-Lower Body Exercises)

• Play 01-02, Strike/Release 01-03, Combat

Conclusion: Push Hands as an Exercise

Additional Insights: What is Sparring?

• Interview.02: Understanding Sparring
• Interview.03: Discussion on Themes

Instructor/Supervisor: Satoshi Amano

Born in Tokyo in 1951. Directly learned Taiki Ken from the founder Kenichi Sawai and was awarded the rank of Ren Shi Godan. Even after the passing of Grandmaster Sawai, continued his own research and in 1990 founded the Yokohama Taiki Ken Study Group, which later became the current Taiki Association. He has engaged in technical exchanges with Yi Quan in China and continues to mentor future generations. Author of "The Door to Taiki Ken" and DVDs such as "Taiki Ken Challenge Lectures".

Language: Japanese

Length: 54 min. 

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