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MTG343
Bagua Pole Form

At last, Erle Montaigue has finally put onto DVD the brilliant Baguazhang Pole Form. Unlike the Bagua Staff form which is based upon the Linear Bagua Form, this Pole form is based solely upon the Classical Bagua Circular form. The pole is heavier and taller than the Staff Form Pole and is an excellent body building form as well as for self defence (if one were able to carry it in the street nowadays). Broken into 8 “Pole Changes” in the same way that the Bagua Empty hand circular form is, this form gives you all of the body work for the self defence area. It tones up all of the important muscle groups for fighting.

MTG342
The Special Energy Flows On the 8 Extra Meridians in Yang Lu-ch’an’s Form: Volume Two

Erle continues this series to the end of the first third of Yang Lu-ch’an’s form. More volumes will be added soon. This series was taken from Erle’s annual Summer camp in Rostock Germany in July 2008.

MTG341
The Special Energy Flows On the 8 Extra Meridians in Yang Lu-ch’an’s Form: Volume One

This is an exciting area of your Tai Chi training as it presents for the first time, the special Qi flows along the 8 Extra Meridians! There are two types of energy flows in the body during training in this form. There is the “ACTIVATION” of the Qi postures which activate the Qi at the 12 main meridians during training and there are the “Special Energy Flows” along the 8 extra meridians. The 12 Main energy flows heal the body mainly while the 8 extra meridian flows give you the internal and external power over very short distances. When one’s training is beginning to rise to a more advanced “Small Frame” level, you will begin to feel these energy flows which will then change the way you will perform the postures. If one were to teach this, it would not be correct as it would be purely physical and not internal. You must wait until you have risen to that high level before the special flows will change the way you do each posture. Here, Erle teaches exactly where the energy flows for these special power moves so that the student can be aware of it once it begins. For instance, sometimes, the Qi will enter through the Yang Chiao Mei from the ground and then join with the Dai Mai meridian to cause great centrifugal power for striking etc. Volumes one and two cover the whole of the first third of the Yang Lu-ch’an form, also covered are some nice power Qigong methods.

MTG340:
Bagua Linear Qigong & Body Building Form: Volume Two

Erle continues with this series on how to use the Linear Bagua form as a healing Qigong method as well as a sub-conscious body building method.

MTG339
Dim-Mak: The Most Practical and Most Deadly Point Strikes and Combinations from Dim-Mak: Volume One.

Here, Erle Montaigue begins a new and exciting area of training; that of Dim-Mak and the most easily accessible and practical points to strike to gain the most effect. On this volume 6 very violent self defence methods are taught all aimed essentially at the CV22 point with peripherals including GB3, ST9, GV15 and other extremely dangerous Dim-Mak points. Also included is Fa-Jing Testing which is the only way to test one’s advancement in this explosive part of one’s training. Fa-Jing is the motor of all Internal Fighting Systems without which we would not even have a fighting art. It is the explosive attacking method that teaches us how to gain great power from only a few inches away. This is Erle Montaigue getting back to what he does best and what he is known for. Real Self Defence methods, practical and violent. They HAVE to be violent!

MTG338:
Push Hands: This Is How We Do It. Volume One: Double Push Hands

On this DVD, Erle Montaigue takes you from scratch, exactly how to perform REAL push hands. Not the silly, “you push me, I push you” type where both partners have huge low open stances but rather a self defence type of push hands, that teaches you how to fight at a sub-conscious level. The power for striking and defence comes from push hands and the more you practice, the more powerful you will become. All of the correct muscle groups are exercised for self defence and not for competition. This series is a must for anyone wishing to advance in their Tai Chi training and indeed in their self defence ability over-all. Anyone, from any system will gain great power by practising this method.

MTG337
Tai Chi: This Is How We Do It, V. 4

Erle Montaigue carries on with the series teaching the Small Frame Old Yang Style Tai Chi including many of the "Qi Activation and Manifestation" movements. Erle begins with the posture known as the 2nd Stork Spreads Wings in the 2nd third and finishes just after the first set of kicks in the 2nd third.

MTG336
Tai Chi Cornerstones

The Tai Chi Cornerstones are the building blocks for advanced Tai Chi ch'uan practice. The basic form gives you the foundation, then the cornerstones give you the solid corners on which to build your "house". There are 4 cornerstones and all are based upon the Tai Chi Classics left to us by the Masters of old. We have the "Crown being pulled up by string" which is the frist and most important as it teaches us exactly where to place the weight. Then we have the legs, the waist and the hands. All 4 are then joined and co-ordinated so that your Tai Chi builds into your advanced practice.

Bagua Animals Power Qigong: Lion & Dragon MTG335

Erle Montaigue teaches the two person training set from Bagua from the 7^th Palm, an excellent way to learn about reflexive attack & defence. Also covered is a nice Palm No. 3 or Dragon Palm Power Qigong giving the ability to perform fa-jing energy strikes. For the first time ever published are the Bagua Animals Power Qigongs of Dragon which gives you motivation skills whether to defend yourself or to write that symphony! The Lion Power Qigong is also taught which gives you the ability to go into the Reptile Brain mode for serious self defence situations.

MTG334
The Physical Side of the Internal Fighting Systems, Volume 19

In this volume, Erle Montaigue begins also the Internal Side of the Internal Martial/Healing arts with some powerful Qigong methods to bring the Qi into the hands for fighting and healing. Also covered is Wudang “Insect Boxing”, warm up exercises and striking methods. Fa-jing showing some new ways to gain this explosive force,  plus fighting methods.

MTG333:
Wudang Knife Fighting Methods V. 4

This is the final in the series of how to fight with a knife. Sets 7 & 8 are taught on this volume. It is not only for self defence using a knife but also how to move the body for real self defence methods and using fa-jing with a knife. How to de-bone, stick, pierce, slice, ice-pick etc. Also great for cardiac exercise.

MTG332:
The Physical Side of the Internal Fighting Systems: V. 18

Erle carries on with teaching how to use the internal systems for self defence in the real world. How to gain the power, fighting against multiple opponents, training methods, Chee-Sau, Knife & Stick Fighting methods etc.

MTG331:
Tai Chi: This is How We Do it, Volume 3: Plus Qi Activation & Manifestation

This DVD carries on from the first two volumes of the series and deals with the small frame advanced method of learning the Yang Lu-ch'an Old style Tai Chi form. (See MTG313 and 314). Erle also covers and continues with the "Qi ACtivation & Manifestation" series whereby we take each pf the Old style postures and use one hand to activate the Qi for healing while the other hand is doing the healing. This is an exciting area of one's Tai Chi training.

MTG330:
The Bagua Linear Qigong and Body Building Form:

This is an exciting area of one's Baguazhang training as it involves very advanced methods of doing the Bagua Linear Form. Here we learn how to use this great form as Qigong in order to completely re-balance the internal Qi. Excellent for anti-depression etc.
We also learn that this form, when done in a different way can be used to build body muscle for the self defence arts. Doing this form at this more explosive level is like doing an hour at the gym. Excellent for self defence as it build all the correct muscle groups for fighting.
See and ARTICLE on this: This form is also part of the "Qi Activation and Manifestation" method, where we are able to actually use the postures in certain ways to heal others in a full therapy for various disease and body states. You can read an ARTICLE Here:

MTG329:
The Physical Side of the Internal Fighting Systems with Erle Montaigue Volume 17:  The Secret Yang Family Houses/Rings, No. 5

Please see MTG319 for details:

MTG328:
The Physical Side of the Internal Fighting Systems with Erle Montaigue. Volume 16: The Secret Yang Family Houses/Rings No. 5

See MTG319 for details of this one.

MTG327
Insights Into Qigong, Pushing Hands and Catholic Girls! 50 Minutes.

This DVD titles also comes from Camp 2007 in Rostock Germany where Erle Montague gave one of his many impromptu and unexpected lessons after dinner one evening. This covered some deep insights into Qigong, how it works to heal the body and also to gain power from the backbone. The Push Hands is something close to Erle's heart as his ideas and experience only ever lean to the real world self defence methods gained from push hands. No long open stances, just standing there as if you were in the street.

MTG326
Qi Activation & Manifestation Using Yang Lu-ch'an's Form Volume Two. 1 Hour and 15 minutes.

Quite an exciting area of one's advanced Tai Chi training and in fact any internal martial/healing arts training. This is where we learn about how the hands in particular work in activating and manifesting Qi for healing and especially for medical Qigong methods. You never notice it when you see some advanced Tai Chi Master practice, however, one of his or her hands will be activating  the Qi by moving over the Tantien in a certain manner while the other hand is manifesting that activation for healing on another person. This set was made at Erle Montaigue's annual summer camp in Rostock Northern Germany in August of 2007 over 5 days. Please read an article on this here: http://www.taiji-qigong.co.uk/Free_To_Download/Erle's%20Articles/Articles/tai_chi_commect.htm This covers how Baguazhang does the same thing, but the principles are all the same.

MTG325
Qi Activation & Manifestation Using Yang Lu-ch'an's Form Volume One. 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Quite an exciting area of one's advanced Tai Chi training and in fact any internal martial/healing arts training. This is where we learn about how the hands in particular work in activating and manifesting Qi for healing and especially for medical Qigong methods. You never notice it when you see some advanced Tai Chi Master practice, however, one of his or her hands will be activating  the Qi by moving over the Tantien in a certain manner while the other hand is manifesting that activation for healing on another person. This set was made at Erle Montaigue's annual summer camp in Rostock Northern Germany in August of 2007 over 5 days. Please read an article on this here: http://www.taiji-qigong.co.uk/Free_To_Download/Erle's%20Articles/Articles/tai_chi_commect.htm This covers how Baguazhang does the same thing, but the principles are all the same.

MTG324
Bagua Unicorn Boxing: Full Animal Form With Applications

One of the nicest Bagua Animal forms ever. You will feel the benefits both to your fighting skill s as well as to you own wellbeing and positive mind state. Combine this with the Bagua linear form and you will be flying for the rest of the day. it is just such a positive set of movements, it just makes one feel great! It works upon the Gall Bladder, Colon and Pancreas in the body and as the Gall Bladder meridian is the longest, covering the body from head to toe, the whole body is toned up when you practice this form.

Bagua Unicorn Boxing

The Unicorn is of the clouds and earth, he turns like a tornado and the organs affected are the whole right side of the abdomen including Gall Bladder, Colon and Pancreas. He is regal and powerful attacking with front hooves as well as rear. The Unicorn’s family member is the ‘Mother’.

 1/. Unicorn Turns & Twists

Walk the circle once in a counter clockwise direction. Take an inner L step to the centre as your body gyrates out of the circumference and your both arms circle CW to the L and upward and continue that circle downward. Take a L slap step on the circumference as both palms knife edges touching, gouge upward.

Open both palms slightly as if grabbing both of the attacker’s arms and then thrust the R palm under the forearm of the left, circling CW upward. The L palm will now slide off the R forearm as your R foot steps forward on the circumference and you strike with your R elbow. As you do this, your L leg will spin around to the rear, spinning on the ball of the R foot to face CCW again. 

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