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$5.00 (20%) **For Xingyi, Bagua, and Tai Ji
practitioners!** The tradition of standing
meditation or Yi Quan as it appears in the Yang
Style Tai Ji Quan lineage! Warriors
of Stillness vol. I is essentially an
incredibly detailed book on the cultivation of
whole body or 'internal' power, perhaps the most
detailed of any such book available on Tai Chi
Chuan and the internal martial arts in general. Is
divided into sections on (1) the CULTIVATION of
body integration for (a) health and the prevention
of disease, and (b) martial arts use, and (2) the
USE of the internal power that has been
cultivated&emdash;in push hands practice, discharge
or fa jing energy,
neutralization of attacking force using whole-body
integration, and more. Jan
Diepersloot, senior student of Yi Quan Master Fong
Ha, has spent over twenty years studying the
martial arts meditative traditions, such as Yi Quan
and Wu Ji Standing. He trained with such notables
as Yi Quan Masters Han Xing Yuan and Dr. Yu Peng
Shi, both students of Yi Quan's founder Wang Xiang
Zhai, and has trained extensively with Wu Ji
Standing advocate and push hands Master Cai Song
Fang. In Warriors of Stillness, Diepersloot
details all theoretical and practical aspects of
meditative traditions in the Chinese martial arts
and teaches the utility of these practices by
explaining how the benefits of static posture
practice extend to partner practice and martial
arts technique. Numerous illustrations. |
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Warriors of Stillness Volume II by Jan Diepersloot **For Xingyi, Bagua, and Tai Ji practitioners!** Over five years have gone into the making of this brand new book, the long-awaited sequel to Warriors of Stillness volume I, one of the only English language sources for YI QUAN, the tradition of standing meditation that is the most overt manifestation of the core principles of the internal martial arts or "neijia quan" of Xingyi, Bagua, and Tai Ji. The core practice of Xingyi is San Ti Shi posture holding, of Bagua the walking of the circle with proper postural alignment for integrated strength, and of Tai Ji the execution of the form with the proper connection necessary for power generation. A traditional way of referring to such connected strength is to speak of "Stillness in movement, movement in stillness." The book puts flesh on the bones of this proverb by elucidating how the practice of stillness in standing meditation defines and informs the use of movement in the internal martial arts, and is essential to developing peng (frame, or correctly connected musculature) and generating jin (the explosive force for which the internal arts are famous). The book is an exploration of the tradition of standing meditation or Yi Quan as it appears in Wang Xiangzhai's Xing Yi Quan lineage. Wang Xiangzhai 1885-1963) was a sixth generation Xing Yi master who learned from Guo Yunshen, famous fourth generation master of the lineage of Ji Ji Ke (Ji Long Feng). |
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Mike Sigman is well known in Internal Martial Arts circles from his Internal Strength Seminars given around the country and his contributions to the excellent but short lived Internal Strength Magazine. Mr. Sigman is at the forefront of a movement among internal martial arts enthusiasts, teachers, experts and amateurs which seeks to demystify the power generation that has made Ba Gua, Xing Yi, Tai Ji and Liu Ho Pa Fa famous. Plum Flower Press offers all three of Mike Sigman's DVDs. Each presents a candid explanation of the theory of internal strength from a mechanistic rather than a Qi-oriented point of view. Mr. Sigman presents not only internal strength theory but also provides demonstrations to illustrate and clarify the theory, plus exercises designed to give the practitioner a body-feel for what is really involved in the motions of the internal arts. These DVDs are invaluable. |
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Volume I How to Do: Internal Strength (see below for detailed information) |
Whole Body Movement with: Internal Strength (see below for detailed information) |
Exercises with Internal Strength (see below for detailed information) |
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Internal Strength with Mike Sigman The first in the new internal power generation DVD series by the man who made the commonsense approach to power generation in the internal arts synonymous with his own name, Mike Sigman. Includes explanations of the theory and demonstrations of the practice of the cultivation of the type of power that is the hallmark of the internal martial arts. The process of learning is presented clearly and carefully. One works on the exercises presented or similar exercises appearing in one's own system, first with large movements, then later with small movements, manipulating what Sigman refers to as the "ground path," the ever&endash;moving path through one's musculature that is used to connect from the ground, through the torso, and out to the hand. This is whole body power, the harnessing of the body's largest muscle groups--the upper legs--in combination with others which are used to transfer the force generated by the upper legs and pelvic region, in order to strike with as much force as the body can physically generate. Mike Sigman demystifies the theory behind internal power generation, and makes it possible for the diligent and insightful student to solidly begin along the road to the realization of his hopes: the ability to perform "fa jing," the type of power that brought him to study the internal arts. 3-DVD Package: |
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Internal Strength with Mike Sigman A continuation of the DVD discussed above, "How to Do: Internal Strength." Volume 2 of the series, "Whole Body Movement with: Internal Strength" is an even more detailed discussion of internal power generation. This more detailed presentation is made possible by the student's having first&endash;hand experience of the basics attained from having worked on the material in the first DVD. Includes: how to manipulate the four directions of power, more advanced exercises to practice correct movement, importance of breathing and the application of breathing to strikes, culminating in the discussion and demonstration of power releases or fa jing. If you liked volume 1, and wish to continue learning and progressing toward the difficult goal of actually being able to train your forms in such a way that you will be able to eventually apply this type of power in a fighting situation, then this DVD is for you. 3-DVD Package: |
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Internal Strength with Mike Sigman This DVD is a continuation of the Internal Strength series and follows How to Do and Whole Body Movement. Sigman teaches more exercises that will help the martial artist develop the ability to express the type of power made famous by Bagua, Xingyi, and Tai Ji masters. Too many internal stylists practice their forms, supplemental exercises and even their power-expression or 'Fa jing' exercises without the proper whole-body connection and alignment necessary for both the expression of explosive power and the health-inducing body movement that the internal martial arts are really all about. And because of the mystery surrounding Tai Ji, Xing Yi, and Ba Gua, too many practitioners practice over and over in the hope that someday they will break through to the secrets. It is, however, much better to practice correctly, with the proper intention, and less often, than to practice often but improperly. Sigman teaches you how to practice correctly by explaining the theory behind internal martial arts exercises and forms, and by providing additional exercises. Some are designed to make learning easier and some are designed to focus on particular aspects of integrated movement so as to progressively develop the ability to generate power. If you liked volumes 1 and 2, and wish to continue developing your abilities to generate power or perform your martial arts supplementary exercises and forms in such a way that they work your body as they were designed to, then this DVD is for you. Most likely, a number of the exercises shown will be similar in important respects to exercises you may already know. This DVD will show you how to perform them correctly so as to optimize their effect on your body. 3-DVD Package: |
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video by Tim Cartmell Recommended by a number of Chiropractors to aid patients in development and maintenance of a healthy musculoskeletel system, the Tru Balance Dynamics video has helped many to improve not only their physical well being but their lives. No matter how many times a patient visits the chiropractor one does not fully heal until the root of the ailment is treated. Tru Balance Dynamics is different from all other exercise programs or forms of physical therapy in that it doesn't focus on the symptoms of physical problems, but rather corrects the root of the problem providing the individual with a system of simple mental directives, reinforced by carefully designed movements which allow one to release bad habits of body use and lets the body return to its natural state of effortless motion and freedom from stress. The Chinese internal martial arts are known worldwide for their success in providing profound health improvement and maintenance. Tim Cartmell, a 27 year veteran in the martial arts with particular emphasis on the Chinese internal martial arts, has developed the Tru Balance system by incorporating movements and theory from his vast knowledge of these arts, his studies in physiology and psychology. Tim Cartmell has a degree in psychology and has lived and studied in Taiwan for over 10 years. Tru Balance Dynamics offers the non-martial artist or martial artist alike with a valuable system for reaching one's potential. Tim begins all his martial arts students with the Tru Balance system, and non-martial artists can improve and maintain their health without entering the context of the martial arts, while at the same time benefiting from the valuable knowledge of the physical body which those arts provide. A reference booklet is provided so that one need not constantly replay the entire tape just to recall the movement of a certain exercise. |
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