Hello The other student(theres only 2 of us)that I learn tc with swears by Terrence Dunns tc dvds.As we are learning the yang style short form and this is what is covered in one of his dvds,its sounds like a good match.This would be a home guide between classes,only.I am leary of buying any kind of ima instructional dvd but I do admit it would be nice to have a good home reference.Anybody have this dvds?And if so,would you recommend them,as a at home aid? Frank
If it's done well and honestly iT's a good beginner aid in learning the form. Of course you said short form, so I don't think you'll really need it for that. But he may point out some important beginer points for your lasses which is good to hear over and over again. My point: if there was a honest DVD of my style I'd buy it, simply to see a master do the form.
From what I have seen of him (on FitTV), Terrence Dunn teaches for health only. No power development, not much internal. I hear he had a good teacher, but what he produces and shows is mainly the fluffy stuff. But, don't take my word on it, see for yourself.
I don't think you could show anything else on fit TV, only leightweight stuff. And I saw a tape with him of 108 form so it can't be that bad... maybe
His teacher was Abraham Liu,CMC's student.I've seen a couple of Terry's older tapes,if this dvd is the same,I would just be careful in his warmups,as he didn't explain how to open your hip joint and I felt some of the positions could eventually strain your knees.Hopefully this may be taken care of in this dvd.If you just want it for a reference to aid you 'til you memorize the form,long or short,they should be ok.Just realize he may look a little different in performance than the way you're teacher does even if you're learning CMC form.
I went ahead and bought the yang short form dvd.I find it a very good and easy to use at home reference between classes.I only get together with my tc teacher once or twice a month so this is a valuable resource for me.So far every posture is exactly how I have been shown by my teacher.As a novice,I would recommend this dvd as an aid.You still need a teacher though,to make corrections on your movements/postures and show you the martial applications,if that is also an interest. Frank
I have the DVD as well for reference. Although the form that I am learning has suttle differences, it does help with remembering the general flow of the 37 step form. I've given a copy of it to a work friend who is interested in tai chi purely for health and I think that it is perfect for that type of person.
You are right,I have started to knowtice suttle differences myself but it is very close to what I am learning.Its still a decent at home aid though.
