понедельник, 24 марта 2008 г.

Classic Yang Style Tai Chi

Classic Yang Style Tai Chi

Tung Hu Ling (1917-1992) performs the Long Form of the classic Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan. Filmed in 1960 during one of many visits that Tung Hu Ling made to Bangkok, Thailand to teach Tai Chi Chuan.



Tung Hu Ling learned his Tai Chi from his father Tung Ying Chieh, who was a prominent disciple of the Yang Family’s 3rd generation master Yang Cheng Fu. Tung Hu Ling also had the wonderful opportunity to be personally tutored by Yang Cheng Fu in the Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan.


Below is a great book for the Tai Chi enthusiast to have in their library! This book gathers together the written and photographic records of the teachings of the Yang Family about their style of Tai Chi Chuan. Click on the image below to see more!


Yang Family Touchstones

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четверг, 20 марта 2008 г.

Chinese Traditional White Han Tai Chi Jian

Chinese Traditional White Han Tai Chi Jian
Chinese Traditional White Han Tai Chi Jian

Chinese swords of this style date back to the Han dynasty 漢 (206 BCE-220 CE) and was the first long-lasting imperial dynasty of China.


  • Cormfortable guard for easy turning and control, perfect for tai chi exercise.
  • Exquisite jian design with best properties for professional competitions.
  • This sword is upper quality range.

Technical Data


Blade length: 76 cm/ 29.9 inches

Blade width: 3.5 cm/ 1.38 inches

Blade thickness: 0.6 cm/ 0.24 inches

Total length without sheath: 108 cm/ 42.5 inches

Weight: around 1.17 kg


Material: High-Grade Stainless Steel


Sheath Material: Rosewood


Loaded With: Copper


Balance point and materials are therefore accordingly expensive and high standart


The sword is handmade and so the length can vary +2"/ -2" or +4cm/-4cm


Properties: stiff, blunt


Original article and pictures take cdn.shopify.com site