It is a weapon method rooted in traditional Chinese mace, a blunt and heavy weapon used to deliver strong smashes. This practice reinforces Chen Tai Chi's motion starting with the center dan tian rotation, drivers coiling energy all the way to the wrists' small twisting circle to initiate large power blows. This is unique training for wrist rotation to stimulate six hand-meridian channel's origin points around the wrists energy flows. It will also help prevent carpal tunnel and improve arm strength. Baton length around 18" and 1.5 to 2" in diameter, prefer heavy/solid wood.  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: Beginner through Advanced Levels).

Some people call Tai Chi the "Chinese Yoga," but Tai Chi is more focused on flowing motions instead of static postures to open energy meridians.  This DVD provides good cross-training for yoga people to try Tai Chi postures, and is also a good workout for Tai Chi people for total body conditioning.  Postures range from simple to demanding, so people of all conditions and skill levels will have something to work on.  Demonstrations are given in front and back views, and Master Tsao gives a detailed description of each posture's breathing patterns, energy circulation, and self-defense applications.   (Difficulty: Beginner through advanced Levels) (Difficulty: Beginner Level)

It requires a partner to practice with you, but Master Tsao teaches you a unique way to start with yourself.  This is a new approach to teaching Push Hands and is a good reference for Tai Chi instructors.  Learn the basic moves at home to practice the postures and understand the energy flow, then match with another person to develop sensitivity and react with peng, lu, ji, an (ward off, roll back, press, push). Tai chi push hands can build strength and flexibility of your Core muscles, form the central link between your upper and lower body. A strong core underpins almost everything you do. It is key to improving performance in almost any sport by extending your range of motion. Your slimmer waistline and better defined ab muscles will be hard to ignore. Push Hands will keep you motivated and continue to challenge you as you make progress.  Master Tsao teaches in precise detail in English and demonstrates with Alain Mellan. Suggest 30 class hours.  (Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced Levels). DVD-R, (63 minutes)

It is a combination of Tai Chi, Qigong, Taoist 8-Immprtal Cane, and traditional Chinese medicine energy points stimulation practice. It opens body%u2019s blockages to let energy flow flushing out stress, clean out stagnation and toxin. Dr. Jesse Tsao created this routine based on his Ph.D. research on traditional Chinese exercise for disease prevention and wellbeing. He teaches in English with side-view review. It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.

 There are 8 energy applications and 5 footworks: peng, lu, ji, an, cai, lie, zhou, kao; jin, tui, gu, pan, ding.  All Tai Chi forms are variations and combinations of these fundamental skills.  Understanding these will provide you with the key to unlock many secrets of Tai Chi practice.  Detailed instruction is given in English with a front and back view demonstration. It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 30 class hours. (Difficulty: Beginner Level)

The Tai Chi diagram is the foundation upon which Tai Chi was born.  Many people take it as only a symbol or philosophy, unaware of Tai Chi's principles and secret application methods are hidden within the symbol's curved lines.  In 1963, Professor Shen Jiazhen and Gu Liuxin (students of Chen Fake) published a book called Chen Style Tai Chi Quan, which revealed hand positions traced over the Tai Chi diagram.  Master Tsao provides traditional understanding on the art of tracing hands energy flow, circle size, speed, breathing, as well as Tai Chi's eight application methods in push hands: peng, lu, ji an, cai, lie, zhou, kao.  Detailed instruction is given in English with a front and back view demonstration. It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 15 class hours.  Played by Master Jesse Tsao and Alain Mellan.  (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)