This is a popular routine for internal martial artists.  It is characterized by spiral energy and combat techniques expressing numerous power hits (fajin).  Cannon Fist is also called Chen Style Routine Two.  Its firecracker power is based on the accumulated energy from Routine One's soft silk reeling.  In this instructional DVD, Master Jesse Tsao presents the routine in its classic form, in English with detailed instruction and front and back view demos.  He credits this new DVD on the teachings from Grandmasters Chen Zhenglei and Zhu Tiancai. It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 30 class hours.  (Difficulty: Intermediate through Advanced Levels)

Chen Style Tai Chi New Frame (Xin-jia Cannon Fist) is based on internal power accumulation in the practice of routine 1, with more advanced kung fu techniques added in such as leaping, stomping, sweeping, grappling, and twisting.  Its stance tends to be compact for better mobility in self-defense applications, using faster motions with bursts of internal power for the execution of martial techniques.  Master Tsao teaches this traditional routine posture by posture, in detail in English, with both front and back views.  It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 45 class hours.  (Difficulty: Intermediate through Advanced Levels)

Each posture is initiated with small circles from wrist rotation, driven by silk reeling energy flow.  It will help prevent heart disease, and lung problems because rotation stimulates 6 meridian channel origin energy points around the wrist.  It will also prevent carpal tunnel. This is also an effective tool to help Tai Chi beginners get rid of stiff arm problems.  It is also a foundation for two-hand coordination and further study in double weapon forms.  Master Tsao teaches in English and the entire routine is demonstrated in both front and back views.  It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 40 class hours.  (Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Level). DVD, (63 minutes)

  Derive strength and develop good character from sword practice to form a unique way of life.  Tai Chi Sword Form 32 is the most popular sword routine practiced in the world today.  This DVD video teaches the standard 32 movements posture- by-posture with repetitions and explanations by Master Tsao.  Teaching is in English.  The entire form is demonstrated in both front and back views. It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 25 class hours. (Difficulty: Beginner Level)

Part One warms up major joints to open the body's energy channels.  Part Two works on inner energy flow.  It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 15 class hours. (Difficulty: Beginner Level)

  It attracts Tai Chi practitioners with its strong martial arts aspect.  The slashing motions of the sword are controlled from the center of the body with spiral energy flow.  There are 49 movements in the routine.  Master Tsao presents a demonstration, followed by step-by-step instruction in slow motion, in English.  There are plenty of repetitions in both front and back view.  It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 30 class hours.  (Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced Levels). DVD-R, (61 minutes)