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Workshop Notes by Master Alex Dong Testimonial by Toni DeMoulin Master Alex Dong's new book, Taijiquan Explained - Workshop Notes is the most clearly written book on taijiquan that I have read. These are real notes from his real workshops over the past few years, I know because I was at many of them. His generosity in sharing the information in these notes with the greater Taiji community, not just his students, took courage and is unprecedented in his family and most masters in general. I can't recommend this book enough. I have it with me all the time, I quote it all the time, my students are quoting it all the time.

Workshop Notes - Table of Contents

Introduction

Teaching Style

Good Teacher Verse Bad Teacher

Qualities of Taiji

Replenish the Body

Who, When, Where, Why and How

Practice Before Theory

Right Frame of Mind

Taste of Perfection

Balance

Center

Roundness and Opening

Fluidity

Sinking

The Four Points

Connect the Dots

Too Much and Not Enough

Step First to Open, Bring the Arms in First to Close

Open From the Inside, Close From the Outside

Every Energy Has an Opposite Energy

When the Upper Body Turns

Hands and Feet Connected with Threads

Use What Is More Effective

Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Breathing and Movements

Use the Legs Shifting Forward

Use the Back Leg to Shift Forward and Front Leg to Shift Back

Maximize Result of Shifting

When Turning Left, the Left Side Starts First

Move the Higher or Forward Hand First

Everything Finishes Together

Five Parts of Power

One, Two, and Infinity

Synchronization of Movement / Cooperation of Movements

Whole Body Must be Loose When Moving and Connected When Finished

Over-Extension

The Body Works Together

Eyes Follow the Application

Be Upright for Posture and Slightly Rounded and Forward for Power

Developing Real Skills

Dropping and Lifting the Hands

Energy of Pull, Push, and Turn

Open Properly to Close, and Close Properly to Open

Open and Close in Forms and in Push Hands

Circles in Every Movement

The Energy of Stepping

Timing of Closing the Upper and Lower Body

Rounding of the Back

To Solve Stiffness

Benefits Come with Practice

Energy in the Circles

Structure and Support

The Four Steps to Achieve Total Calmness

Questions and Answers

Advantages and Disadvantages

Rules for Twenty Common Mistakes

Conclusion

Photos of Family Fast Form

New DVD - Yang Style Slow Set - Version I and II - 2011

With a new space saving version of the Slow Set that requires only two thirds of the space. Price $50

Tai Chi Explained by Alex Dong - published 2008

Second printing October 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

Taiji Video on DVD

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.

Red Book by Dong Ying Jie (Tung Ying Jie)

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. Price $50

Translation of Tung Ying Jie's Red Book

A translation into 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. Price: English translation $35

Further information

For all inquiries and to purchase goods, 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.

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