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Tai Chi with David Dorian Ross |
 Tai Chi with David Dorian Ross |
| I originally got this DVD as a supplement to the Tai Chi class I take. I was able to learn the Yang 24 Short Form in a much shorter time span. Mr. David Ross is an excellent teacher and explains the postures and moves very well. - posted by Evie M. on 5/29/2008 |
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| fantastic workout |
| I love this tape (wish I had the DVD). My father once took a Tai Chi class but it was pushing the religious side and he quit. I only wish that I and found this for him. Its great I keep going right down my hall and back - posted by meg on 3/2/2008 |
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*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| Loved This Video |
| This is a great intro to Tai Chi. I might have preferred the DVD version since I find myself rewinding and fast forwarding quite a bit with the tape; but the setting, music, and visuals preceding the forms are very well done. David-Dorian Ross is an excellent instructor with a fun sense of humor that draws you right into the group. I understand now what they mean when they say that Tai Chi looks easy but isn't. My goal is to practice daily. - posted by Lynne M on 7/9/2006 |
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| Fantastic exercises! |
| The presentation is absolutely lovely with color, flowing motion, and precise explanations of each movement reinforced with pre-practice and practice segments. The final step presents the 24 movements in one beautiful physical symphony. The video permits me to stop, rewind, FF, and view in slow motion. At 63 I now feel lithe, flexible, balanced, and strong after practicing only one month. I recommend this particular video to everyone. - posted by Eneida on 3/29/2006 |
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| Excellent video |
| I recently signed up for a Tai Chi class at the local community college and wanted a video to practice with between sessions. I looked at or purchased a half-dozen, and found this one far and away the best. Ross has an excellent back-of-the-class view of the 24 yang forms to practice with, and an extended section which methodically--but not over-oppressively-- teaches each of the forms And I was particularly impressed that the forms as Ross presents them are 98 percent identical to my instructors, who studied with Chinese grand masters. - posted by Alan E. on 5/5/2005 |
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| Finally a video showing position from different angles! |
| My biggest complaint with Terry Dunn videos is that he doesn't give views from the back. DD Ross has a masters in movement therapy and it shows that he knows how to teach movement challenged people like myself. He shows arms first, then legs, then altogether and back views (or other views as needed) so you don't miss a thing. No more TV facing the mirror!! Other teachers take note.. Most of us CANNOT learn unless your back is to us otherwise we get R mixed up with L. You wouldn't teach in a class this way, why are videos done this way I love Terry Dunn also.. his ranks number 2.. I have learned things from Terry that I didn't get from DD Ross... Get both but if you have to buy just one, buy this one first. - posted by Lisa Bergman on 2/5/2005 |
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| knees |
| about knees - I have troublesome knees but while taking a month of daily tai chi with EXTREMLY knee-conscious tai chi teachers I had absolutely not a problem - so maybe this has more to do with the teacher than with the form.. just a thought. - posted by ioana on 12/3/2004 |
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| The Best! |
| If you want to learn Tai Chi Chuan and you can't get to a Master's class, this is it! The best teacher and the best video on the 24 movement Yang Style form I've ever come accross. I have gone on to teaching tai chi and won a gold medal in a tai chi tournament. David Dorian Ross is the real thing! - posted by Patty on 9/3/2004 |
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| Beware if you have bad knees |
| The video is all that is promised and is very easy to follow, BUT... if you have bad knees, this form of exercise may not be for you. - posted by Cynthia on 11/6/2003 |
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| It's great! :-) |
| This is a great video for learning the basics of Tai Chi. It is quite lengthy, but you don't have to learn all 24 moves in one day. After all 24 moves are taught, he does them all together in sequence where you mirror him. This is easier than when learning the moves in the other direction which can be confusing. I always look forward to this video for peace and relaxation. It's excellent! :-) - posted by Kathy on 4/3/2000 |
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