Dislikes: When the form is broken down in elements to teach the form, he covers too many movements in each section. Someone new to tai chi would have great difficulty learning the form from this video, and many of the basics of tai chi are not covered. On the other hand, someone very skilled in tai chi would pick up the form from the tape just fine. For someone intermediate, like me, it's a challenge to follow. Footwork is not explained in the detail that I would like. A number of movements are combined into each section breakdown causing me to have to rewind the tape over and over. It would be better if he broke the forms down into more granular movements, which would make it easier to follow and would entail less rewinding to follow the details of the movements.
So my summary: (1) Beginners - beautiful to watch, inspiring, but you won't learn the small details of tai chi from this video and you will likely not learn these forms from this video (2) Intermediate - a significant challenge and I suggest it's important that you've been schooled in footwork and tai chi basics before hand (3) Advanced - a very nice video for learning Chen style
Chen Style is the oldest form of Tai Chi from which all other styles were created. The movements of this flowing form can be smooth as a stream or as powerful as a tidal wave. On this video, Master Guangzhi Xing teaches you the two most popular Chen style forms: Chen Style 38 Form and Chen Style Broad Sword Form. Learn to channel your inner energy in your martial arts practice and in your daily life.
Each video begins with a warm-up followed by detailed instruction in the movements that make up the forms. Master Xing demonstrates from the front, rear and side views, performing the complete form then teaching the individual movements one by one with detailed instruction.