Selected Traditional Yang-style Taijiquan by Ding Shuide Instructional DVD
LECTURER: Ding Shuide
SKUDW093-01
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME115.0
Index: Selected Traditional Yang-style Taijiquan by Ding Shuide Instructional DVD // Swimming Dragon Form / Wushu DVD // Instructional Archive
Mastering The Selected Traditional Yang-Style Taijiquan: A Comprehensive Guide To Internal Power And Combat Practicality With Master Ding Shuide
Index: Selected Traditional Yang-style Taijiquan by Ding Shuide Instructional DVD // Swimming Dragon Form / Wushu DVD // Instructional Archive
Master-Level Demonstration
●Master the 'Stillness in Motion' principle unique to the authentic Yang style lineage.
●Develop the 'Swimming Dragon' posture for fluid energy circulation and internal power.
●Learn the 'Hardness Hidden in Softness' technique for effective combat application.
●Study under Master Ding Shuide, a renowned expert from the Yongnian Taiji tradition.
Detailed breakdowns of specialized traditional footwork systems.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND LINEAGE
Yang-style Taijiquan is perhaps the most widely practiced martial art in the world, yet its 'Practical Application' and internal depth are often overlooked. This program presents 'Selected Traditional Yang-style Taijiquan,' a curriculum designed for high practicability and martial efficacy. It is taught by Master Ding Shuide, a Syndic of the International Taijiquan Sodality in Yongnian and a celebrated folk wushu expert. Master Ding represents the 'Lineage' that emphasizes the martial roots of the Yang family, where Taiji is viewed as a sophisticated system of 'Internal Alchemy.' The routine is designed to cultivate both health and self-defense capabilities, reflecting the traditional belief that true Taiji mastery involves 'Softness Overcoming Hardness' through superior 'Technical Efficiency.'
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND BIOMECHANICS
The hallmark of this Yang-style routine is the principle of 'Stillness in the Movement' and 'Hardness Hidden in the Softness.' Biomechanically, the practitioner moves with the grace of a 'Swimming Dragon,' maintaining a 'Fluid Structure' that allows for continuous energy flow. Master Ding Shuide demonstrates how to achieve 'Body-Mind Integration,' where the intent (Yi) guides the Qi, and the Qi drives the physical form. The 'Technical Routine' focuses on large, expansive movements that open the joints and stretch the tendons, facilitating the delivery of 'Explosive Force' (Fa-Jin) from a relaxed state. This 'Relaxed Power' is the core of Yang-style biomechanics, ensuring that the practitioner can generate significant force without the use of rigid muscular tension.
COMBAT LOGIC AND INTERNAL POWER
A unique aspect of this program is the exploration of 'Remote Power'—the reputation that a master can 'Attack others without any touch of the body and hands.' While often mythologized, this refers to the high-level 'Combat Application' of 'Listening Power' (Ting Jin) and 'Mind-Intent,' where the practitioner anticipates and neutralizes an opponent's force before it fully manifests. Master Ding Shuide breaks down the 'Thirteen Forms' of Taijiquan, showing how each movement serves a specific tactical purpose. The training emphasizes 'Abdominal Respiration' and the sinking of Qi to the Dantian to provide the structural stability needed for 'Adhere and Follow' (Zhan Lian Lian Sui) tactics. This 117-minute DVD is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the 'Internal Alchemy' and practical combat logic of traditional Yang-style Taijiquan, providing a complete roadmap for internal development.
Yang-style Taijiquan is perhaps the most widely practiced martial art in the world, yet its 'Practical Application' and internal depth are often overlooked. This program presents 'Selected Traditional Yang-style Taijiquan,' a curriculum designed for high practicability and martial efficacy. It is taught by Master Ding Shuide, a Syndic of the International Taijiquan Sodality in Yongnian and a celebrated folk wushu expert. Master Ding represents the 'Lineage' that emphasizes the martial roots of the Yang family, where Taiji is viewed as a sophisticated system of 'Internal Alchemy.' The routine is designed to cultivate both health and self-defense capabilities, reflecting the traditional belief that true Taiji mastery involves 'Softness Overcoming Hardness' through superior 'Technical Efficiency.'
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND BIOMECHANICS
The hallmark of this Yang-style routine is the principle of 'Stillness in the Movement' and 'Hardness Hidden in the Softness.' Biomechanically, the practitioner moves with the grace of a 'Swimming Dragon,' maintaining a 'Fluid Structure' that allows for continuous energy flow. Master Ding Shuide demonstrates how to achieve 'Body-Mind Integration,' where the intent (Yi) guides the Qi, and the Qi drives the physical form. The 'Technical Routine' focuses on large, expansive movements that open the joints and stretch the tendons, facilitating the delivery of 'Explosive Force' (Fa-Jin) from a relaxed state. This 'Relaxed Power' is the core of Yang-style biomechanics, ensuring that the practitioner can generate significant force without the use of rigid muscular tension.
COMBAT LOGIC AND INTERNAL POWER
A unique aspect of this program is the exploration of 'Remote Power'—the reputation that a master can 'Attack others without any touch of the body and hands.' While often mythologized, this refers to the high-level 'Combat Application' of 'Listening Power' (Ting Jin) and 'Mind-Intent,' where the practitioner anticipates and neutralizes an opponent's force before it fully manifests. Master Ding Shuide breaks down the 'Thirteen Forms' of Taijiquan, showing how each movement serves a specific tactical purpose. The training emphasizes 'Abdominal Respiration' and the sinking of Qi to the Dantian to provide the structural stability needed for 'Adhere and Follow' (Zhan Lian Lian Sui) tactics. This 117-minute DVD is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the 'Internal Alchemy' and practical combat logic of traditional Yang-style Taijiquan, providing a complete roadmap for internal development.
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Index: Selected Traditional Yang-style Taijiquan by Ding Shuide Instructional DVD // Stillness in Motion / Swimming Dragon Form // Instructional Archive
Biographical Profile: Ding Shuide
The Beacon of Yang-style Taijiquan and Master of "Needle Hidden in Cotton"
Ding Shuide, born in 1930 in Haining, Zhejiang, is an 8th Duan holder in Chinese Wushu and a distinguished 5th-generation successor of Yang-style Taijiquan. He was a dedicated disciple of Grandmaster Niu Chunming (a senior disciple of the legendary Yang Chengfu). Over a martial arts career spanning seven decades, Master Ding has not only preserved the complete heritage of Yang-style Taiji but has also earned the reputation of a "Tai Chi Evergreen" for his impeccable skill and character.
Martial Arts Background: Authentic Lineage and Peerless Skill
Master Ding deeply embodies the Yang-style hallmarks of "upright fullness and expansive elegance." He is a master of the Taiji solo forms, Push Hands (Tui Shou), and weaponry such as the Taiji Sword and Broadsword. His technique perfectly illustrates the principle of "hardness concealed within softness," with movements flowing like drifting clouds yet grounded with immense internal power. A multiple-time gold medalist in national and international competitions, he remains one of the most influential leaders in the contemporary Tai Chi world.
Legacy and Contribution: A Global Mentor of Tai Chi
As a prominent leader of the Zhejiang Wushu Association and founder of numerous Tai Chi organizations, Master Ding has dedicated himself to the scientific promotion of the art. He has been invited to teach in over a dozen countries, including the USA, France, Germany, and throughout Southeast Asia, cultivating a global network of students. By authoring definitive textbooks and training systems, he has decoded esoteric principles into accessible curricula, significantly advancing the internationalization of Yang-style Taijiquan.
Artistic Style: Serene Balance and Harmonious Spirit
His performance style is profoundly aesthetic, characterized by a unique "aura of tranquility" and "profound internal strength." He advocates that "training the heart precedes training the fist," viewing Tai Chi as the ultimate path for self-cultivation. His humility and immense contribution to martial arts ethics make him a revered role model for generations of practitioners.
HERITAGE ARCHIVE: This instructional media is part of the Chinoiserie2008 Traditional Wushu Collection. Our mission is to preserve the authentic lineage and technical standards of Chinese martial arts through systematic digital documentation.
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TAGS: Yang Style Taijiquan | Ding Shuide | Traditional Tai Chi | Taiji Combat
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