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NEW! Tai Chi Explained by Alex Dong - published 2008

This book includes many fundamentals on the body, mind and energies. Pictures (color) and instructions of every move in the slow form. There is also a section call the "Often Misunderstood", "Understand in Depth" and a chapter just on Push Hands training and strategies. A must have for new students who just learning or those who wants to improve their Slow Form. Great for the more advanced students to learn more about Push Hands and understand more depth.

A paragraph from the chapter "Push Hands"

Different Energies must be dealt with differently: knowing how to deal with all different energies is the key to good Push Hands. Each style pushes differently, each individual has a different energy; their styles and energies could range from black to white, through every shade of grey. There is no one way of making the basic circles that is superior to the others; there are many variations, but all should follow the Taiji principles. Power, speed, agility and techniques are the physical factors; discipline, experience, trickery and heart are the internal factors. There is always going to be someone who is better than you in one or more aspects, so you must prepare and know how to deal with it, and learn from it.

DVD of the Hong Kong Grand-Gathering, held on November 12th 2006

In honor of Great-Grand Master Tung Ying Jie

Jasmlne Tung Sword
Tung Kai Ying Slow Form
Dong Zeng Chen Hao Style and Push Hands
Tung Xlao Feng Slow Form
Alex Da-De Dong Fajin and Advanced Saber
Tung Chen Wel Family Fast Form, Applications, Staff and Push Hands
Yip Meng Lin Push Hands

To order online, please choose your home region first, since post and packaging costs vary.

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Tai Ji Weapons - Sword and Sabre made to order

Taiji Video on DVDs and VCDs

Master Alex Dong has produced an extraordinary series of demonstration videos, and all three are available in DVD format, and include full length demonstrations and describe the benefits of each form. Along with music soundtrack, the video captures the essence of Master Alex's softness and mastery through close-ups of his hands and face.

The DVDs are region free and in NTSC format. All prices are US dollars.

1. Slow Set and Dong Family Fast

The first covers the Dong Family Slow Set (Orthodox style) and Dong Family Fast Form (slow & fast versions). Total running time: 42:42 Price: $50

2. Hao Style and Fa-Jing Form

The second DVD includes the Dong Family Hard Form (traditional Hao style), and the Dong Family Fa-Jing form (slow & fast) which was created by Alex's great grandfather. Total running time: 34:38 Price: $50

3. Weapons

The third DVD includes the sabre, advanced sabre, sword, sticks, and spear forms. All forms are demonstrated in full, providing a rare insight into advanced taiji practice. Total running time: 37:17 Price: $65

4. The Dong (Tung) Family History Tape

Follow the history of Four Generations of the Dong Family, featuring Dong (Tung) Ying Chieh, Dong Hu (Tung Fu) Ling, and Dong Zeng Chen performing the 108 sequence form of the Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. Price: $65

5. VCD - Three Treasures

VCD - Three Treasures

Peng, Lu, Ze, An - Hard Qi Gong - Taiji Gong. Price: $30

6. VCD - Dong Family Fast Form and Dong Family Fajin Form

VCD - Dong Family Fast Form and Dong Family Fajin Form

A updated version of the Dong Family Fast Form with the Dong Family Fajin Form. Price: $40

Red Book

Taiji can be practiced while walking, standing or lying down. Always use Taiji principles and work on Taiji, in any situation. For example, try to pick up a cup or glass using a lot of energy and then with very little. Pay attention while walking, are your steps heavy or light? Compare standing with knees locked and then bent, with hips relaxed or on one foot versus both. These are all excellent learning experiences.

Dong Ying Jie (Tung Ying Jie)
Translation of Tung Ying Jie's Red Book

A translation to English of Tung Ying Jie's famous Red Book book has been completed by Master Alex Dong. The parts of the original that describe the postures are not included in the translation.  Prices: Chinese Book $45, English Book $35

Quality Jasmine Tea

Specially selected by Master Alex Dong

Green tea, known as unfermented tea, is the variety which keeps the original color of the tea leaves. The primary processing of China green tea includes fixation, rolling and drying. Because of without fermentation during processing, the chlorophyll still remains in tea leaves, which make the green tea in green color.

The natural health substances in fresh tea leaves are much remained in green tea. Since ancient times, the Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea, using it as medicine to treat everything from headaches to depression. The scientific research indicate that green tea is reputed to be helpful:

  • cancer
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • high cholesterol levels
  • cardiovascular disease
  • infection
  • impaired immune function

The history of Chinese green tea began from 3000 years ago. The ancient Chinese plucked fresh tea leaves from wild tea plants and dry them by sunlight for storage. That is taken as the primordial processing of green tea. In the 8th century, the evaporation processing method was created. Following that, the saute processing method was created in the 12 century. The traditional processing methods still remain today. They are endlessly developed by tea technicians generation by generation.

Jasmine Pearl Tea

Jasmine pearl tea is super grade Chinese jasmine tea. Jasmine pearl tea tends to be popular in the world. The tender tea leaves with bud are plucked from tea plant of "Fuding Da Bai Cha" or "Fuding Da Hao Cha", and then processed by the green tea manufacturing method. After that, they are naturally scented with fresh jasmine flowers for six times.

Jasmine pearl tea is hand-rolled into pearl shape, hence it named as "jasmine pearl tea "; when infused, jasmine pearl tea will slowly unfurl as if the flowers open up. The strong fragrant aroma from Jasmine pearl tea is fresh and persistent. The taste is delicious and mellow.

Price is $12.00 (USD) per box of 50 gram (1.76 oz).

For all inquiries and to purchase a tape, please contact Alex Dong by email alexdongtaiji@hotmail.com or call (646) 269-7989. Postal address: Alex Dong, 69-11 Yellowstone Blvd. Apt. B27 Forest Hills, NY 11375, USA.

Shipping rates in US dollars

Shipping (in USD)

First video tape, DVD, Chinese Red Book or shirt

Additional video tapes, DVDs, books and shirts

First box of Tea or English Red Book

Additional boxes or books

US/Canada

5

2

3

1

Rest of the World

9

3

5

2

To order online, please choose your home region first, since post and packaging costs vary.

For United States and Canada: click here

For the rest of the World click here