This video has been digitally re-mastered from the original archival footage to enhance clarity and resolution. Additional footage from Multiple camera angles utilizing digital slow motion, at both one quarter and half speeds of live movement are portrayed for amazing insights into body mechanics never before seen on an instructional video. This is the first of three videos on the Classical Weaponry of Hsing I Chuan. This first video covers the Intricate Hsing I Guen (Staff) and its myriad hand changes. A Heavy Weapon; regular practice of the Hsing I Staff will yield an increase of core strength for use within many other aspects of the internal arts. Both double ended and single end techniques are employed within the Hsing I staff routine. And, as a result, both short and long range tactics will be instilled in the practitioner. As Always, exceedingly thorough sequential applications follow the form. The form is featured with multiple camera angles and at multiple speeds to both demonstrate power and fluidity as well as create a great venue for instruction.

Running time = 30 minutes.

All performances on video are of Shrfu Mike Patterson; two time All Taiwan Full Contact Chinese Kuoshu Fighting Champion; Trainer of 37 International & World Kuoshu Full Contact Champions 1981 - 2000; Chosen as Inside Kung Fu Magazine's Hall of Fame Coach of the Year 1997.

Product Details

Format - Color, NTSC

Language - English

Region - All Regions

DVD Features -
<>Menu interfaced for easy access
<>Digitally re-mastered for increased clarity
<>Digital Slow Motion Enhancement
<>Live Discussion of Technique