Practical Tai Chi Forms & Applications DVD by Hideyuki Ikeda

Not Just for Health or PerformanceDiscover the True Practicality of Taijiquan! Taijiquan is globally recognized for its slow, flowing movements.Yet, opportunities to learn its combat applications are rare. In this two-volume DVD, Hideyuki Ikeda, head instructor of Mukeijuku, shares his in-depth exploration of Taijiquan’s martial essence.Drawing from Taijiquan Jing (by Wang Zongyue), traditional Chinese medicine, anatomy, and extensive real-world experience, Ikeda reveals the profound depth and practicality of Taijiquan through detailed instruction in body mechanics and combat techniques. Contents Xiu-Style Taijiquan Demonstration (Front View) Fundamental Exercises(Single Silk Reeling / Lazy Tying of the Robe / Double Silk Reeling / Body-Twisting Punch / Body Rotation Method / Taiji Diagram) Five Element Footwork(Center – Earth / Advance – Metal / Retreat – Wood / Left Shift – Water / Right Shift – Fire) Movement Drills and Applications Beginning Form The Four Primary Techniques (Peng, Lü, Ji, An): Movement Drills & Applications Cai (Pluck): Movement Drills & Applications Lie (Split): Movement Drills & Applications Zhou (Elbow): Movement Drills & Applications – Forward Elbow, Smooth Bar Elbow, Piercing Heart Elbow, Back Elbow, Crossing Bar Elbow Kao (Shoulder Strike): Movement Drills & Applications Diagonal Stance: Movement Drills & Applications Lift and Gather / Forward Crossing Stance: Movement Drills & Applications Double Push Hands / Reversing Arms: Movement Drills & Applications Sea Bottom Flower Flip / Hidden Hand Punch: Movement Drills & Applications Xiu-Style Taijiquan Demonstration (Rear View) Instructor: Hideyuki Ikeda (Head of Mukeijuku Taijiquan) Holds black belts in Goju-ryu Karate (2nd Dan), Uechi-ryu Karate (2nd Dan), and Ryukyu Kobudo (1st Dan).Ikeda began martial arts training in the early 1970s, visited Chenjiagou in 1982 for short-term training, and has since dedicated himself to Chen-style Taijiquan.He started teaching in the mid-1980s at Higashimurayama Sports Center in Tokyo, instructed at the Yokota Air Base for 10 years, taught at Gold’s Gym from 2003, and opened his dojo in Omori, Tokyo, in 2008.Today, he continues to focus on teaching practical Taijiquan across Tokyo. Language: Japanese Run time: 1 hour & 8 min. muk3d