After going to the seminar I decided to try to do some homework before the next workshop in just over two months time, so I decided to invest in some Chen style DVDs. Because the seminar covered the Lao Jia form I wanted to revise this so got 2 DVDs. The next seminar would cover the Dao form and I wanted to make sure I could make the most of the face to face teaching time so also got a cheaper DVD. I know learning from a DVD is not ideal however when it comes to the seminar I won't be struggling to remember choreography but can focus on teaching points.
The Lao Jia DVDs are a little hard to follow but are very detailed. Excellent for my revision. I haven't progressed further than Buddha’s Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar yet - however I intend on recapping Lazy About Tying the Coat next week.
For a beginner like me, the Single Dao Routine DVD by Master Zhu Tiancai is just brilliant. Even though it is English subtitled not dubbed it is very precise and easy to follow. I like the exact direction, left foot steps, right foot lifts etc. I expected my progress to be very slow. However in an hour's attempt I managed to get through the first 14 movements. Which conveniently is section 1 on the DVD. Although there is only one more section I will wait before moving on and consolidate section 1 until the next workshop! So thank you to the Chinese Wushu Association and Master Zhu Tiancai for the excellent lesson.
So if anyone can recommend any Lao Jia instructional DVDs please comment with your suggestions. Thanks in advance. Xie xie!
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