Running time: 120 Minutes
Sun Style was created near the end of the Qing Dynasty. This simplified version is comprised of 35 form postures that best characterize Sun style. It gives the essence of Sun in a concise form and is a good introduction for beginners or seniors. As with any tai chi form, it develops balance, focus, and helps the practitioner enhance internal energy.
Shifu Jianye Jiang was born in 1950 and has studied Wushu since he was 5 years old, learning from well-known masters such as Yu Mingwei, Yu Hai, and many others. He received a BA and master's degree from Qufu University and Shanghai Physical Education Institute. A national and international judge in China and the U.S., he is also a master calligrapher and winner of national and international awards. Sales of his calligraphy have garnered more than $10,000; all of which was donated to the Shandong Disabled Association. He has also acted in movies produced in China, Australia, and Japan.