Exercise A: Side to side
Exercise B: Opposing side to side
Exercise C: Wheeling both arms, opposite directions
4. In & Out hitting
Exercise A: Single arm side to side
Exercise B: Double arm up and down
5. Limb Hitting (arm & leg)
Exercise A: Hitting the forearm
Exercise B: Hitting the forearm and leg — double hit
Exercise C: Hitting the forearm and leg — triple hit
Exercise D: Hitting the foot (leg swinging front and side)
6. Stepping Limb Hits
Step A: Forward and backward arm hitting
Step B: 180-degree arm/leg hitting
Step C: Cross step backwards - ribcage hit
True Strength Yang is completely unique and immediately satisfying. Even the look and "feel" of these DVD's is interesting; when I started the first disc, like a magnet, everyone in the house was drawn to watch. The program has an unmistakable edge; there is elegance in its stark simplicity.
Steps are easy to follow, with clear explanations of individual components. For the uninitiated, demonstrations begin with slow, gentle versions of movements that quickly accumulate speed and power. At the conclusion of the two-DVD set, three different routines are provided: "intense," "conditioning," and "endurance."
Stephan Berwick's easy, direct teaching method belies the depth of material that he provides. True Strength Yang is a powerful, powerful workout, and requires no special equipment to perform. Movements remain natural and relaxed, even while the body is exerting - so over time, the same length routine yields even greater results. Can't beat that!
