This is where you’ll find links and information on books, videos, movies and other resources for further study. Click on the link or the image to purchase and/or find out more information from Amazon.
Yang Tai Chi
Now available: Master David Leung’s DVD, Progressive Taiji No. 1
Available through Wise Orchid Martial Arts for $40.00.
Ask Viola about getting your copy. A great aid to home practice!
Tai Chi Touchstones: Yang Family Secret Transmissions
Handbook of T’Ai Chi Ch’Uan Exercises, by Fuxing Zhang
I recommend this book for my beginners, a good overall reference for the 24 form:
Tai Chi Chuan: 24 & 48 Postures with Martial Applications
Chen Tai Chi
First and foremost, I strongly recommend Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei’s book Chen Style Taijiquan, Sword and Broadsword.
I have a limited supply of this book available for sale at $32.00. Let me know if you would like one. This book is my go to reference on Grandmaster Chen’s forms as each movement is explained in thorough detail on action, application and energy.
Chen Style: The Source of Taijiquan
QiGong
Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health: The Eight Pieces of Brocade
The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing
The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi
Wing Chun
The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume One
The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume Two
Chinese Culture
Cheng Tzu’s Thirteen Treatises on T’ai Chi Ch’uan
Tai Chi Practice Music as featured in Class
Below is a selection of my favorite music for practice. Enjoy!
The Joy Luck Club: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Bali
MOVIES!
I just love a good Kung Fu movie. Here are some of my favorites. If you want a deeper appreciation of the art you are practicing you should watch all of these. I can see them countless times and never tire of them.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Kung Fu Hustle (Axe-Kickin’ Edition)
Red Cliff International Version – Part I & Part II
