| View Larger Image | T'ai Chi Beginning Practice | DVDAlso With: David-Dorian Ross (Performer)
| List Price: | $14.98 | | Price: | $11.99 | | You Save: | $2.99 (20%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | DVD | | Rating: |  | | Run Time: | 70 minutes | | Format: | Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC | | Studio: | Gaiam | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Aspect Ratio: | 1.33:1 | | Release Date: | December 07, 2004 | | Sales Rank: | 33,196rd |
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FEATURES | - This is the way to learn t ai chi with the intuitive, personal feel of one-to-one instruction. U.S. and world t ai chi medalist David Dorian Ross clear, insightful instruction is captured live as he demonstrates each move in this unique DVD. The result is candid, thoughtful explanation that s more in tune with the student. Teaches 8 essential t ai chi poses a total-body workout that resembles a ma
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Description
This is the way to learn t¹ai chi ‹ with the intuitive, personal feel of one-to-one instruction. U.S. and world t¹ai chi medalist David Dorian Ross¹ clear, insightful instruction is captured live as he demonstrates each move in this unique DVD. The result is candid, thoughtful explanation that¹s more in tune with the student. Teaches 8 essential t¹ai chi poses ‹ a total-body workout that resembles a martial arts ³dance,² with breathing and mental imagery techniques that intensify the practice¹s proven health and fitness effects. Includes BONUS A.M. Chi workout. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 37 reviews)
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tai chi no no by Kimberly J. Naydol (Tulsa)  3 Stars
July 15, 2009
This is definitely too tough and boring for a beginner. the instuctor does all moves a few times then expects you to have it perfected. He needs to be facing his rear to us, the student , to really make it learnable!
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I find this presenter hard to follow. by M. Miller (Omaha, NE USA)  2 Stars
June 01, 2009
I have several T'ai Chi dvds and truly enjoy the practice. I found this presenter hard to follow, and had I realized he was the the presenter on the dvd, would not have purchased it. There are other presenters out there who are a lot easier to follow and present in a way that I can truly understand and learn from.
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why the obvious mistakes? by Martin (Nashville) 2 Stars
May 02, 2009
I took it for granted that an Olympic silver medalist would teach T'ai Chi correctly. But right in the first demonstration of the movements, he gets his arm and leg positions mixed up.
I can't understand how they could let this slip by.
I tried to ignore the mistakes and just continue, but once you've lost confidence in the teaching process the meaning goes with it.
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Good, takes practice and patience by LA Woman (Los Angeles, CA) 3 Stars
April 01, 2009
After consideration, I've decided to re-do my review for this DVD. My initial thoughts were that it was hard to follow, but at the time, I didn't realize that T'ai Chi is not "easy"; it requires concentration and lots of repetition. For some like myself who has not studied martial arts before, I had to come to this conclusion on my own.
The mirror issue is a minor annoyance (I just mirror David and ignore when he says "left" or "right").
I still don't understand why the AM workout doesn't have most of the moves from the practice. I still like the am workout, though. I do still wish there was a separate track with just a beginners workout on it for 30 minutes or however long, just so you wouldn't have to FF through the practice every time you want to do the routine.
So, all in all, this DVD isn't as bad as I initially thought. If you are frustrated by not being able to follow the movements, just keep at it and it'll come to you eventually. If you are looking for several different workouts, though, you may want to browse through some other DVDs that have that specific content.
Also, I didn't understand why the AM workout didn't have any of the moves from the practice. I liked the workout, I guess, but that puzzled me. I was looking forward to putting all of the moves together into an actual workout. Now I'll have to buy some other DVD for that, I suppose.
I will probably try this DVD again to practice, but I wish there was more to this DVD, more workouts, etc. Why would I want to spend 45 minutes on the practice part every time?
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Okay if you are familiar with basic moves by Patti K (SoCal USA) 3 Stars
March 05, 2009
I bought this video hoping to learn T'ai-Chi. I was disappointed in that it was not easy to follow and did not fully explain each movement. Don't misunderstand, I like David-Dorian Ross and I love his Budokon Beginning Practice DVD. This is good workout if you are familiar with basic T'ai Chi movements, but for step by step instruction I would recommend DVD's by Tiffany Chen or Terence Dunn.
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| A.M. and P.M. T'ai Chi With David-Dorian Ross and CJ McPhee
Starring: Am; Pm Tai Chi
Directed By: Rebecca Stetson
The Unique A.M. and P.M. approach gives users two cpmplete workouts - one for the morning and one for the evening. It's an excellent format for the user to achieve comprehensive benefits, as well as an exceptional value. By combining the proven A.M. and P.M. approach with the fast-growing T'ai Chi discipline, viewers will get a truly unique and valuable program offering a revitalizing and relaxing practice to awaken and relax both the mind and body each day.
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| Energy Boost for Seniors
Starring: David-Dorian Ross
Directed By: Ted Landon
Also With: Jim McEachen (Cinematographer), Peter Davison (Composer), Donna Izzo (Editor)
This quick workout promotes the circulation of energy or Chi throughout the body. The workout combines slow flowing movement with visualization to increase the feeling of alertness and strength. The workout ends by centering the Chi with a guided visualization that helps focus on renewed energy. With David-Dorian Ross.System Requirements:Running Time 25 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS UPC: 029956918009 Manufacturer No: 121-5100
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| Qigong Beginning Practice
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| Element: Tai Chi for Beginners
Starring: Samuel Barnes
Directed By: Andrea Ambandos
Tai Chi is well-known for bringing the mind, body, and spirit together to gain balance, prevent injury, and promote good health. Filmed on a tranquil location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this program features two practices that offer personal one-on-one instruction and will allow you to experience the many layers of benefits this martial art has to offer. The first practice will revitalize and energize using the principles of Qi Gong. This Qi Gong series will focus on the breath and energy...
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| TAI CHI FOR DAILY PRACTICES (DVD MOVIE)
Here you ll build on beginner T ai Chi Ch uan moves with an emphasis on segueing smoothly and confidently from one form to the next. Follow David-Dorian Ross easy-to-relate-to live instruction and demonstration and the flow will quickly start to come more easily intuitively fluidly true to the pace and flow of a daily T ai Chi practice. The Instruction Session shows you essential T ai Chi form while the Workout Session brings all the moves together with less focus on instruction and more on...
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