Books and Videos

Ebooks and Videos may be purchased by contacting Ted at twk901@gmail.com.

Ebooks

An Anthology of Yang Style Taijiquan

This authoritative book is one of the few English books that details the history, principles, health benefits, and martial aspects of Yang Style Taijiquan. Six chapters present material on history, principles, health benefits, push hands, straightsword, combat related information and questions and answers. Photographs of Yang Chengfu performing the entire 85 posture routine is included in the book. Much of the material within this book comes from sources such as Fu Zhongwen, Mei Ying Sheng, Zhao Bin, and other top Taijiquan masters. 8.5 X 11. 213 pp. Numerous diagrams and photographs. Electronic book. The book can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Viewer or their ebook viewer.

Price: $10.00

Xiang Gong Qigong
Xiang Gong is a traditional 2,000 year old Buddhist Qigong style. Qigong is a ancient form of exercise designed to strengthen one's internal energy and overall health. Xiang Gong is considered to be an effective form of exercise for generating internal energy and improving the health of the body. This style is very easy to learn and requires no previous background in martial arts to practice. The book includes the elementary level, self-massage techniques, and questions and answers about the style. 65 pp. Electronic Book. The ebook will be emailed to your email box upon receipt of funds. The ebook can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Viewer.

Price: $10.00


Videos

108 Posture Yang Style Taijiquan
This video was produced in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China during the Spring of 2002. Mei Ying Sheng and one of his female students demonstrate the entire Yang style long routine set in a very beautiful park. The movements are clearly demonstrated for the viewer to observe the details of various movements such as the Turning Body Palm and the Cat Walk. The video is in VCD format. Purchase both the Yang Style Taiji Weapons video and the 108 Yang Style Taijiquan video for $49.95.

Price: $30.00
Yang Style Taijiquan, Straightsword, and Broadsword
This video was produced in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China during the Spring of 2005. Ted Knecht demonstrates the 108 posture long form, 54 posture straight sword, and the 40 posture broadsword with a running commentary by Master Mei Yingsheng. The movements are clearly demonstrated for the viewer to observe the details of these Taiji routines. This video is in VCD format.

Price: $30.00
Yang Style Taiji Weapons
This video was produced in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China during the Spring of 2002. Mei Ying Sheng and one of his female students demonstrate the Yang Style 54 Posture Taiji Straightsword and the 40 Posture Taiji Broadsword in their entirety. The movements are clearly demonstrated for the viewer to observe the details of these two sword routines. This video is in VCD format. Purchase both the Yang Style Taiji Weapons video and the 108 Yang Style Taijiquan video for $49.95.

Price: $30.00

Internal Energy and Warm-ups
This video consists of six different exercise programs designed to work the entire body. The six exercises include Joint Rotations, 8 Motions for Health, Taiji Intent Gong, Taiji Loosening Exercises, Buddhist Qigong, and Body Tapping. The video is broken down into an instruction section and a "follow me" section. The movements are clearly demonstrated for the viewer to learn the details of each exercise. Each exercise has thorough descriptions of breathing and proper posture. 60 minutes. DVD format.

Price: $30.00
Xiang Gong Qigong
The elementary level of this Buddhist internal energy style is taught in this video. Knecht who studied this while living in China demonstrates the exercise and gives detailed instructions on each movement. There are only 15 movements which are very easy to learn and to master. The system is intended to increase energy levels and benefit health. Easy to learn for people of any age. No background in other styles is needed. 35 minutes. The Ebook on Xiang Gong is highly recommended for a greater understanding of the style. DVD format.

Price: $30.00