24-step: May 2007 Archives
Master Jesse Tsao teaches Taiji in San Diego and and has studied for a long time with professor Li De Yin. One of his great contributions to the education of Taiji is a comprehensive set of videos (available on DVD as well as VHS) on various related topics, from different forms of Qigong to various styles of Taiji. Here is a sample of his 24-step video:
I have particularly enjoyed his silk reeling and a few other Qigong DVDs. He is a really lovable instructor. You can find the complete list of DVDs on his web site, TaiChiHealthways.com.
I have particularly enjoyed his silk reeling and a few other Qigong DVDs. He is a really lovable instructor. You can find the complete list of DVDs on his web site, TaiChiHealthways.com.
Last week I was fortunate to attend a workshop with Grandmaster Li De Yin, one of the creators of the 42-step standard competition routine. This is one of the benefits of studying at a respected school - Your teacher sets up workshops with grandmasters you wouldn't otherwise get to meet.
I wanted to take both the 42-step and 24-step with him, but unfortunately the 42-step workshop was canceled. Nevertheless the 24-step workshop was great because I knew the form and I could get some extra details and corrections. Here are some pictures:
I wanted to take both the 42-step and 24-step with him, but unfortunately the 42-step workshop was canceled. Nevertheless the 24-step workshop was great because I knew the form and I could get some extra details and corrections. Here are some pictures:
