Product: Taiji Pushing Hands 1 & 2 (YMAA Tai Chi) Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (2012)
Rating: 5.0
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I think this is a great DVD. The transition from novice exercises to those of a proficient practitioner, is very quick and you can be left in the dust slightly by Dr. Yang as he incorporates the entire body and breathing patterns into what is seemingly a simple hand motion.From a novice perspective, this DVD will take a year or even two to fully complete and a lifetime to master.Having a partner at home who is also willing to learn is a huge help as a lot of the exercises, and the very nature of pushing hands, is for two people. In saying that there are a lot of solo exercises that move well beyond novice level very quickly, not too fast as to overwhelm you, more fast enough to make you realise how much mental effort is required to co-ordinate the entire body as one in a rhythmic motion. You then must move past that, so you don't have to think about it so much, more that it becomes natural, so you can concentrate on your partner.Dr. Yang is a great teacher, and with so many DVD's on the many different aspects of Taijiquan, even small town, or country people who may not have a local instructor or school they can go to, can learn from a true master.