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12 Animals Xingyi Staff & Spear: Xingyi is an internal style of Chinese Martial Arts akin to Tai Chi and Bagua. It is based on the five elements so that each element is expressed as a characteristic combat technique. These elements are combined to form twelve more techniques that emulate the fighting skills of the animals. Xingyi is still implemented by modern military and police for combat training. It is also very popular for health cultivation since its guiding five element theory is parallel to that of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

This unique Xingyi form is for long pole weapons. The staff is a long tapered staff, sometimes referred to as a rattail staff. The spear is very similar in design, only a spearhead and tassel have been added to the weapon. 5 Element Xingyi Staff & Spear is the first form. 12 Animals Xingyi Staff & Spear is the second form.

Xingyi Staff & Spear is demonstrated by Grandmaster Shou-Yu Liang, Master Helen Liang, Master Tony Chen and Master He Tao. Together, these masters break down all the movements into easy-to-learn lessons and basic line drills (Xingyi linking sequences), as well as reveal the applications for combat.

An internal arts veteran of more than 40 years, Fong Ha presents the fundatmentals of Yiquan and Qigong. Includes introduction and demonstration of the postures. The teaching format includes repetition of the individual movements with front, back and side views, with one of the views shown simultaneously in a window. Great for practicing alone when you need help to remember the postures.

   • The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs
   • Practical tips for integrating Tai Chi into everyday activities
   • An introduction to the traditional principles of Tai Chi
   • Up-to-date summaries of the research literature on the health benefits of Tai Chi
   • How Tai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance
   • And much more

A T’ai-Chi veteran of more than 40 years, Fong Ha presents Yang style 108 postures. Includes introduction and demonstration of the postures. The teaching format includes repetition of the individual movements with front, back and side views, with one of the views shown simultaneously in a window. Concludes with a demonstration.

All of the taijiquan skills originate from variations and combinations of the Taiji Thirteen Postures. This is the essence of taijiquan, the key that unlocks the secret of all taijiquan. These thirteen basic skills are the foundation of all taijiquan skills.

The simplified Taiji Thirteen Postures routine provides an easy framework for beginner taijiquan practitioners to better understand the basics of Taiji Thirteen Postures. It is a perfect guide for practitioners to better understand the essence of all taijiquan styles. Taiji Thirteen Postures are beautiful when performed and every movement is highly practical in its application. It can be practiced for health, fitness, performance or self defence applications.