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Tai Chi - The 24 Forms (Scroll down to see the first free lesson)
The ancient practice of tai chi is clinically proven to be one of the most effective exercises to improve health, fitness and relaxation. The 24 Forms is the most widely practiced tai chi form. While there are many variations, the form you will learn by working with this DVD is the one of the most authentic.
Following an introduction to tai chi and its benefits, Dr Lam teaches unique qigong exercises and foundational movements which will enhance your energy and make easier learning. He teaches the 24 forms from different angles — using close ups, repetitions and diagramed illustrations while dividing each form into small sections allowing you to follow along with ease. Throughout the lessons, Dr Lam will explain the tai chi principles and how to use them to improve your tai chi.
Dr Paul Lam, an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well recognised teacher and has trained over five thousand instructors. He is the author of Teaching Tai Chi Effectively and Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms, as well as best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. His tai chi programs have impacted millions worldwide.
This DVD is produced in English. It is also available in Cantonese. Please contact service@tchi.org to order the Cantonese version.
24 Forms
SECTION ONE
1 Commencing Form
2 Parting Wild Horse's Mane - Left, Right and Left
3 White Crane Flashing Wings
4 Brush Knee - Right, Left and Right
5 Playing the Lute
SECTION TWO
6. Repulse Monkey - Right, Left, Right, Left
7. Stroking Bird's Tail - Left
8. Stroking Bird's Tail - Right
9. Single Whip
10. Waving Hands Like Clouds
11. Single Whip
SECTION THREE
12. High Horse
13. Heel Kick Right
14. Punching Ears with Both fists
15. Turn and Heel Kick Left
16. Lower Movement and Golden Cock Standing on One Leg-Left
17. Lower Movement and Golden Cock Standing on One Leg-Right
SECTION FOUR
18. Fair Lady, Work at Shuttles-Right, Left
19. Needle at Sea Bottom
20. Fan Back
21. Turn to Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch
22. Apparent Closing Up
23. Cross Hands
24. Closing Form
40 Reviews
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Teaching process : smooth and clear
A big thank you to Mr Lam, the video, explanations and numerous repeats, multiple angles are extremely helpful, all seems so easy,.... A real pleasure. I was wondering whether we could subscribe on line access and on line download and avoid the manipulation of CD's. Worth thinking about.
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Making things simple
I started off with the basic 'Tai chi for beginners' and have progressed to the 24 Forms. So far I have found it simple to follow and am getting on O.K. The only criticism, only minor, so far is that having gone from section 1 to section 2 etc could you not incorporate the last movement of section 1 into the first movement of section 2, and so on 2 to 3, 3 to4. I feel it would help continuity. Only my oppinion ofcourse.
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Tai Chi benefits.
Having just started Tai Chi at 66 I feel confident it will prove beneficial for me.
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Makes Tai Chi Easy
Love this DVD, very easy to understand,
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24 Form
I am learning Tai Chi from a Master on the Gold Coast. From week to week it is difficult to remember the correct way to do each Form. Dr Paul Lam's DVD, Tai Chi The 24 Forms has been very beneficial to my learning and remembering these Forms of Tai Chi. I am very pleased with the DVD.
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24 Form
I am currently taking classes for the 24 Form so purchased this to have revision. As stated on the video face to face is best as it is quite difficult to follow with the change of directions. I find it good for revision but would not like to start from scratch just using the video. That is not a fault of the video, just the fact it is quite difficult to follow 24 Form. Face to face teaching is best as we often think we are doing moves well but infact we are not. I read other reviews who found it easy and I question if they are actually do it correctly. The posture, breathing etc makes it all a complex thing. In saying that Tai Chi has made an improvement to my life and I am grateful Dr Lam took time out to make such a difficult Form of Tai Chi to teach via video.
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So easy to follow
This is such an easy program to follow. Dr Lam's teaching style is very thorough and he is considerate of people of all fitness levels. He gives ample explanation and plenty of opportunity to practice each movement. I get the feeling he is talking to me one on one at times as if it is a private lesson. Yet his classroom students of various ages and fitness levels give a feeling of being in a classroom with them. This is encouraging as it shows everyone's movements are a little different and gives confidence that my own movements are ok. The menus are well laid out making it easy to go back or forward to practice any areas that I need to review. Dr Lam is a quietly spoken, gentle man and his manner promotes a sense of calm throughout the lessons. I will be purchasing more of his dvds in the future.
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easier 24 forms
Serious and very detailed tuition. Dr Lam takes the proper time to make one understand. Thanks.
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Tai Chi, a pleasure to learn
The DVD is an excellent way for me to learn Tai Chi. I find the instruction easy to follow and the DVD is setup in a way as for me to learn quickly. I enjoy performing Tai Chi on a daily bases now. Depending on my day, I can do 30 minutes or even up to an hour. I noticed improvements in balance, muscular strength and concentration very quickly. Rest me only to say thank you very much.
