Posture 38

This 2 disc DVD series presents the 38 Movement Form of Chen Family Taijiquan. The 38 form was created by Chen Xiaowang, based on the Old Frame first set and New Frame first set, intended as a simplified method to introduce students to the complexities of Chen Taijiquan. As such, the well designed set has all the component principals of Taijiquan and is useful and pleasurable form for both beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
The DVD opens with a brief overview & characteristics of the form. The instructional aspect begins with a complete demonstration of the routine. Then each of the 4 sections is then presented one by one. Within each section the single movements are presented three times, the second time is accompanied by a detailed explanation. The sections are then repeated one by one in their entirely and the instruction concludes with one more demonstration of the form.
The series closes with an instructional module on push hands and application featuring Chen Xiaowang and his son Chen Jun.