Learning Boxing and Coiling Slightly

This 3 disc series presents the theory of Taijiquan. This series contains detailed explanations of all aspects of the practice of Taijiquan. This information has not been previously available in one single location, and these discs provide the viewer with clear verbal and visual examples that illuminate the previously difficult to understand theories of the ancestors. The viewer is instructed in the most important tenet of Taijiquan, that of dantian movement and its relationship to correct practice of Taijiquan.
In the first disc, Chen Xiaowang presents the movement rule of core alignment and proper movement, and the relationship of the dantian to the whole body. He teaches the 3 directions of dantian movement that are fundamental to all movements in the forms. He also teaches standing practice, demonstrating the correct posture on his son, Chen Jun. He explains the concept of relaxation and its importance to the practice of Taijiquan. He explains the purpose of the circling exercise that closes the standing practice.
This DVD finishes with a demonstration of the silk reeling exercises. Chen Xiaowang has his son go perform each exercise while he provides corrections and explanations of each posture.