This routine is an abridged version of Chen Style New Frame Routines 1 and 2, used for Chinese national and international competition.  It is a unique combination created by the Chinese National Sports Institute in Beijing in 1988.  Master Tsao teaches each lesson posture-by-posture, instructing in English, and includes back and front view demonstration.  There are also self-healing and self-defense applications explained throughout the teaching.  It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 30 class hours.   (Difficulty: Beginner through Advanced Levels)

Chen Tai Chi Spear,  "Pearflower Spear plus White Ape Staff", shares characteristics of spear's thrusting in a line and staff's sweeping on a plane.  This rare preserved routine was rooted in ancient military battlefield.  Spear routine features the use of dynamic full-body energy for thrusting, striking, and sweeping.  It will train you to extend your inner power striking, fajin, to the end of the spear with deadly precision.  Master Tsao teaches in English, posture-by-posture with front and back view demos.  Suggest 30 class hours.  (Difficulty: Beginner through Advanced Levels)

Chen Tai Chi Double Broadsword is one of the classic double-weapon routines. It trains hand-eye coordination with the body, with Chen Tai Chi's spiraling energy flow through stepping and sweeping sword motions. This form is excellent at developing body condition for self-defense and general endurance. The philosophy of yin and yang is always present: one sword attacks while the other guards and protects. Master Tsao teaches in detail, posture by posture, with front and back view demonstrations. Suggest 30 class hours. (Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced Levels)

An innovative self-healing and stress management approach, Compact Tai Chi is an exceptional mind-body wellness practice that enhances the quality of your life. The gentle and rhythmic movements can relax your body and soothe your mind dramatically. It offers all the benefits of a rigorous workout, without the potentially harmful side effects. Compact Tai Chi folds and coils traditional Tai Chi into a small circular format, ideally suited for practice in limited space, especially the worksite. Master Tsao, the author himself teaches in English posture by posture. There are also self-healing and self-defense applications explained throughout his teaching. It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation. Suggest 50 class hours.

An innovative self-healing and stress management approach, Compact Tai Chi is an exceptional mind-body wellness practice that enhances the quality of your life.  The gentle and rhythmic movements can relax your body and soothe your mind dramatically.  It offers all the benefits of a rigorous workout, without the potentially harmful side effects.  Compact Tai Chi folds and coils traditional Tai Chi into a small circular format, ideally suited for practice in limited space, especially the worksite. Master Tsao, the author himself teaches in English posture by posture.  There are also self-healing and self-defense applications explained throughout his teaching.  It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 50 class hours.  (Difficulty: Advanced) DVD-R, Disc 2, Sections III & IV Instruction, and entire routine demo (78 minutes), It is a good reference for home study, or a resource for instructor's teaching preparation.  Suggest 40 class hours.

Compact Tai Chi for Wimps is a routine condensed to take a small amount of space and also combines multiple styles of Tai Chi.  It is largely based on the popular Yang style and also includes some essential postures from the Chen and Sun styles.  It is for beginners who have the desire to practice Tai Chi but lack the strength and flexibility to practice a harder style.  This DVD video teaches posture-by-posture with front and back view reviews.  (Difficulty: Beginner Level) (Difficulty: Beginner Level)

Compact Tai Chi for Healing in Traditional Yang Style is extracted from the traditional routine. It is an easy-to-follow, calm and slow-moving, yet powerful, workout. Detailed instruction of each posture in front view and 4 repetitions in back view are given. The self-healing aspects of each posture will surely release your stress and enhance your health. Master Tsao also leads you through the practice of the first part of the Traditional Yang Style routine at the end. (Difficulty: Beginner Level)

Compact Tai Chi for Healing in Simplified Form 24 is an easy-to-follow and slow-moving, yet powerful, workout. Detailed instruction of each posture in front view and 3 repetitions in back view are given.  The self-healing aspects of each posture will surely enhance your health and release your stress.  At the end of the video, Master Tsao also performs the standard routine of Simplified Tai Chi Form 24.(Difficulty: Beginner Level)