The definitive manual on Tai Chi Chuan, by one of today's living legends: Master Su Yu-Chang. Contains chapters on Chinese Philosophy, the History of Tai Chi Chuan, Yang Tai Chi Chi-Kung, Warm-up and Cool-down Exercises, detailed descriptions and photographs of Master Su's Yang Tai Chi Short Form, the fighting applications of the Short Form (step-by-step - all 36 movements with variations!), and Chi Kung of the 5 Elements.

A perfect companion to the 'Yang Tai Chi Form & Applications' Video.

444 pgs. Available in English and Spanish. $50.00 USD

One of the oldest systems of Chinese Martial Arts, dating to the Huang Ti dynasty, this system was traditionally only used by the Emperor's personal guards. Pachi Chuan is a powerful martial art, projecting energy forward like a cannon. The students of Li Shu-Wen, the most famous modern master of Pachi Chuan, served as bodyguards to Mao Tse-Tung, Chiang Kai-Shek and the last Emperor, Pu-Yee. Grandmaster Su Yu-Chang, one of the world formost authorities on this traditional style of Pachi Chuan Kung Fu, explains its basic theories, techniques and applications.

Video contains:

• 12 Fundamental Techniques
• 5 Methods of Developing Energy
• 5 Elemental Energies, "3 Treasures" Energy
• Detail Movements of the Body
• Vocalization of Projected Energy
• Chin Kan Pashu, Basic Pachi Chuan Movements
• Two-man Fighting Set of Chin Kan Pashu
• Hsiao Pachi Chuan
• Applications of Hsiao Pachi Chuan
• Ta Pachi Chuan
• Liu Ta Kai Chuan

In Japanese, with included English Translation. $49.50 USD

Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art based on the same philosophy as the medical art of Acupuncture and the Taoist meditation techniques of The I-Ching and Tao Te Ching. This video explains the basics of Grand Master Su Yu-Chang's traditional Yang Taichi Chuan.

Video contains:

• Basic warm-up, footwork, stance training
• Breathing techniques - Forward & Reverse as well as Silent Breathing
• Yang Tai Chi Chuan eighteen Chikung movements
• Short version of the Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, 36 movements
• Basic Tuei Shou, or Pushing Hands, movements
• Short version of the Yang style pushing hands form
• Seen for the first time - advanced Tai Chi Chuan combat-applications

In Japanese or Spanish, with included English Translation. $49.50 USD

This videotape demonstrates basic training techniques of the Praying Mantis system. Grand Master Su Yu-Chang, one of the most respected Chinese martial artists in the world today, explains in great detail the first six basic lines of Praying Mantis, the first hand form "Lipi Chuan" and its applications, "Hsiao Huyuen Chuan", and "Tsong Ti Chuan". Also in this video you are presented with two of the most secret kicks of the Praying Mantis system. "Tzuan Kong Chiao" (Perforating the Heavens kick), and "Fan Ten Yin Chiao" (Rotating Seal in the Sky kick). Also contains rare historical footage of Grand Master Su Yu-Chang, at the age of 44, performing "Lan Che Chuan"; it was the breathtaking speed of his movements that earned him the name "Lightning Fist."

Video contains:

• Brief history of Praying Mantis
• Warm-up exercise and kicks
• 6 basic sequences and their two-man sets
• Lipi Chuan and its two man set
• Lipi applications
• Hsiao Huyuen Chuan
• Pengpu Chuan
• Tongti Chuan

In Japanese or Spanish, with included English Translation. $49.50 USD

Literally translated as"Eight Trigrams", Pakua Chuan, one of the most sophisticated and advanced martial art systems, is finally demonstrated on video. Tong Hai-Chuan, the founder of Pakua Chuan was known as a great fighter and appointed the Emperor's guard during the Ching dynasty. One of the last disciples of this lineage, Grand Master Liu Yun-Chiao served as the head instructor of the security police in charge of safeguarding the life of Chiang Kai-Shak. The last link to this chain is Master Su Yu-Chang, disciple of Grand Master Liu Yun-Chiao.

Video contains:

• Opening, Grand Master Su Yu-Chang demonstrates "Tzumoo Yinyang Yueh", twin hooks of Pakua Chuan
• History and the basic concepts behind Pakua Chuan
• Pakua Chuan step and hand techniques
• 12 fundamental movements of Pakua Chuan
• Basic Training methods
• Pakua Chuan Chikung (Development of Internal Energy)
• Hsiao Kai Men Chuan
• Intetrnal training techniques for basic forms
• Pakua applications
• Pakua meditation

In Japanese or Spanish, with included English Translation. $49.50 USD

Pachi Chuan is a system which was traditionally only practiced by the Emperor or his personal guards. In order to protect their country, ancient generals would use this powerful style, mounted on horseback, leading their troops off to battle. It has been a very secret style and hard to come across, since very few people knew its secrets and techniques. Legendary "Shen Chiang" Li Shu-Wen (God of spear, Li Shu-Wen) was the only one in the whole of China's history to have three students servicing the leaders of their country. Ho Tien-Kuo served as a bodyguard to the last Emperor, Pu Yee. Li Chen-Wu was the bodyguard of late Mao Tse-Tung, leader of the communist party in China. And Grand Master Liu Yun-Chiao instructed the personal guards of the first Taiwanese president Chian Kai-Shek. These are only a few examples to prove the greatness of Pachi Chuan. In this video Grand master Su Yu-Chang will introduce Ting Tzu Pa Pu Su - although at a basic level this technique conceals many secrets, which are hard to comprehend for many people. The five basic Element Energies, as well as the five Projection Energies of "Fa Ching". People interested in the secret techniques within the Pachi Chuan will appreciate the contents of this video. Grand Master Su also starts to introduce two man sets as well as applications, of the various techniques. The first form "Kai Men Chuan" or "Opening the Door", is explained step by step with its applications. This will allow people to learn self-defense using the Pachi Chuan techniques, in both long and short-range situations in a short time.

In Japanese or Spanish, with included English Translation. $49.50 USD

In this video Master Su Yu-Chang, one of the world's most respected practitioners of Chinese Martial Arts, demonstrates and explains the fundamental principles and applications of Chen Tai Chi Chuan. Also featured is a never before sen performance of tai Chi Chuan Grandmaster Tu I-Sai filmed in the 1970's.

Video contains:

• Brief History of Chen Tai Chi Chuan
• Explanation of the Yin Yang Symbol
• Short Form of Chen Tai Chi Chuan
• 13 Fundamentals of Chen Tai Chi Chuan and methods of projecting energy
• Breathing Techniques
• Basic Push Hand Techniques
• Applications of the Chen Tai Chi short form
• Grandmaster Tu I-Sai performing the Chen Tai Chi "Cannon Fist" form

In Japanese, with included English Translation. $49.50 USD

Shen Chang Li Shu-Wen (Li Shu-Wen, the God of Spear) in his early days taught a form of the Pachi Chuan system, composed of individual movements from Liu Ta Kai Chuan and Liu Cho To Chuan, combining them into a form which him named Ying Shou Chuan. Further on in his life he made a change in the way he taught. Shen Chang Li Shu-Wen is famous for his Long Spear, with which he was reknowned and reached a superior level. He decided to convert the essence of the Long Spear techniques into an open hand form. He combined the individual techniques of Chin Kan Pasu Chuan and Liu Ta Kai Chuan into a new form, called Pachi Lienhuan Chuan, which utilized technical strength, projection of energy and techniques to circulate the energy. By removing unnecessary movements making it more direct and serious, adding techniques to allow the energy to emerge from any part of the body, the form excelled into is martial aspects. Using one inch to defeat speed, and changing clear movements into hidden ones, made this new form superior and more comlete. This video is the only place you will see all this, as his last disciple Grand Master Liu Yun-Chiao perform. Seeing the superior performers and their techniques will demonstrate the outstanding spirit of this system. Master Su Yu-Chang reveals for the first time, for more than thirty years, this rare footage of Grand Master Liu. If you really want to learn authentic Pachi Chuan the first thing you need to do is to always keep the movements of the master in your mind. This video is to promote the authentic Pachi Chuan and in memorial of Grand Master Liu Yun-Chiao.

Video contains:

Tape 1: Theory
• Brief history of Grand Master Liu Yun-Chiao.
• History of Shen Chang Li Shu-Wen's Pachi Chuan and the origins of Pachi Lienhuan Chuan.
• Demonstration of Grand Master Liu Yun-Chiao performing the complete Pachi Lienhuen Chuan form.
• Explanation of how to control the inner energy in Pachi Lienhuen Chuan, by Master Su Yu-Chang.

Tape 2: Applications
• Pachi Lienhuan Chuan combat applications.
• Ta (hit), Ti (kick), Shuai (throw), Naa (joint lock), Ten (pressure points) applications
• Complete explanation of the Pachi Lienhuan Chuan combat techniques.
• Grand Master Liu, demonstration 1969 at the age of 60 years old.
• Master Su demonstration in 1970 at the age of 30 years old.
• Master Su demonstration in 1991 at the age of 52 years old.

Two tapes, In Japanese, with included English Translation. $99.99 USD

Pachi Chuan Poem:
"When Pachi Chuan and Pikua Chuan are added together, the Gods and Devils fear it.
When Pikua Chuan and Pachi Chuan are combined the heros are astonished and fear they will fail to reach their power."

Pachi Chuan, being strong and vigorous, and Pikua Chuan being soft and vicious, were Shen Chang Li Shu-Wen's (Li Shu-Wen, The God of Spear) preeminent techniques. By combining them, Great Grand Master Li made Pachi Chuan the most powerful and efficient Kung Fu style of its time. He taught Grand Master Liu Yun-Chiao both Pachi Chuan and Pikua Chuan, coupling hardness with softness, making a superb martial arts system. Grand Master Liu, in turn, taught "Lightning Fist" Master Su Yu-Chang. Master Su made this video especially to promote and show the people the truth and secrets that lie within the basics of Pikua Chuan.

Video contains:

• Master Su explains the relationship and union of Pachi Chuan and Pikua Chuan systems
• Twelve basic Movements of Pikua Chuan
• Warm-up exercises
• Pai Ta Kung (Body conditioning and energy tuning strikes)
• The 6 basic sequences of Pikua Chuan
• Fist form of Pikua Chuan
• Historical footage of Master Su demonstrating the second Pikua form
• Rare clips of Master Su performing Pachi Lienhuan Chuan

In Japanese, with included English Translation. $49.50 USD

Pimen Tanglang Chuan is the least known and most secretive of all Praying Mantis styles. The purpose of its techniques is to uncover and defend oneself from other Praying Mantis techniques. The family of Pimen Tanglang Chuan kept their styles secrets in order to control and defeat any rebellious or traitorous members or students. Originally from Laiyang, Shnagdong, Grand Master Chang Te-Kuei (1902-1990) was the only person to immigrate to Taiwan and teach Pimen Tanglang Chuan. Grand Master Chang was well known for his skills in the Mishou and Chinna techniques. He could perform Chinkong (the ability to jump extremely high or run extremely fast), knew the art of Anching (concealed weapons), and Chinese medicine. His disciple Master Su and the Pachi Tanglang branch of Japan, have made this video in order to preserve and make Pimen Tanglang known to the public.

Video contains:

• Brief history of Pimen Tanglang Chuan
• 12 fundamental techniques
• Tanglang Shou Chuan (Mantis Hands Form)
• Tanglang Shou applications
• Pimen Choyao 1st form
• 1st line of Poan two man set
• Wu Su Shu Chi Hua Chikung

In Japanese, with included English Translation. $49.50 USD

The Hsiao Huyuen form is an important form within the basics of the Chishing and Meihua Tanglang Chuan systems. The history behind the form says that Wanglang, the founder of the modern Praying Mantis style, while in the San Chen Kong Taoist temple, on the mount Lao, saw on the ceiling, paintings from the Fong Shen Chuan novel. Illustrated was a Saint mounted on a tiger. The idea of a form based on the strength of a tiger with the agility of a sparrow, was how the Hsiao Huyuen form was created. Wanglang also added many techniques form the Shaolin Temple where he had studied for many years. The Hsiao Huyuen form is considered to be essential when teaching children Praying Mantis. It helps bring agility and strenght to the movements of the practitioner, as well as the capacity the make quick changes. This video was made possible thanks to: Budo International Publishing Co. Madrid, Spain

Video contains:

• Introduction to the Praying Mantis style
• 12 Fundamental techniques of the Praying Mantis Style
• 12 basic technical movements
• Hsiao Huyuen Form and two man set
• Hsiao Huyuen combat-applications

In Japanese, with included English Translation. $49.50 USD

Master Su demonstrates the 5 Elements Chi-Kung, an effective suite of exercises directed at benefitting the 5 major organs (Kidney, Lung, Heart, Liver and Stomach) and developing their associated energies. 15 exercises: one Yin, one Yang, and a third for combining the Yin and the Yang. 5 Elements Philosophy is discussed, and the movements are clearly broken down. Great for the novice and the expert!

In Japanese, with included English Translation. Special Price! $39.95 USD

Master Su Yu-Chang, in his continuing series of Chi-Kung videos, demonstrates the 12 Meridians Chi-Kung. This video focuses on the Meridians, the pathways for distributing energy throughout the body. Details the philosophy and purpose behind themovement. 12 exercises in all.

In Japanese, with included English Translation. Special Price! $39.95 USD

Third installment in Master Su's Chi-Kung video series: Part 1 of the 18 Lohan Chi-Kung. One half of 54 movements that make up the 18 Lohan Chi-kung. The idea behind the movements and their purpose is explained. Be on the look out for Part 2, coming soon!

In Japanese, with included English Translation. Special Price! $39.95 USD

Master Su Yu-Chang demonstrates the Pachi Chuan Chinkan Form. This powerful form shows Pachi Chuan at its finest, with strong and deadly attacks. Master Su explains the form in detail, demonstrates it and then provides applications for the advanced student.

In Japanese, with included English Translation. $49.50 USD