Tai Chi Chuan: Body and Mind in Harmony Review

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(More customer reviews)In this first popular explanation in English of T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Wu Style), Sophia Delza, the only Western woman master of the system [circa 1961], discusses its underlying philosophy and describes every step of each movement in picture and lucid text. Of it she says:
T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a system of activating the body for the development of physical, emotional and mental well-being that produces a feeling of satisfaction and a sense of tranquility that Western exercises do not give. This in itself may not sound unusual since many exercises so promise, but what is unique in this case is the technical method, with its form and spirit, which promotes the desirable state.
We in the West are apt to overdo in exercises and sports, believing that a hard, tense movement indicates strength and control and that power comes from the ability to expend strength violently. The technique of T'ai Chi Ch'uan is contrary to such a method. It is in the philosophy of T'ai Chi Ch'uan that energy can be controlled, strength balanced, vitality stabalized by using the body in such a way as not to strain the muscles, not to overactivate the heart, not to exert oneself excessively. The technique of T'ai Chi Ch'uan is based not only on a physical method, but also on an emotional and mental attitude, from which a state of awareness, calmness nd concentration evolves. This consideration of man's total health is intrinsic in the forms and techniques of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.
--- from book's dustjacket

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Is there anyone in the world whose idea of being truly healthy would not include, along with a healthy body, a fine mind combined with an ease of disposition? Fleeting glimpses of this feeling of harmony are experienced by everyone at some time in their life. The effect of body on mind and mind on body is in evidence at every turn of our lives every day. The realization of this fact is a step toward making an effort to find a technique that can "nourish the body and calm the spirit," a technique that, as an exercise, can give action to thought, and, as a philosophy, can give thought to action, and which as a composite art is so synthesized as to make the whole greater than the sum of its intriguing parts. Such is Tai Chi Ch'uan, the unique Chinese System of Soft-Intrinsic Exercise, which, dating back to a.d. 1000, is extremely popular today. This book has been written to bring to the attention of Western people this ancient masterpiece of health exercise, which, ancient though it is, is supremely suitable for us all in these modern times. I wish to create an informed understanding of what is necessary, theoretically, for a vital life, and also to arouse the interest of the reader and his willingness to apply this exercise for his own use. As an exercise that demands no physical strength to begin with, it therefore is as good for the weak as for the well, for young and old,men and women. Since the techniques are adjusted to, and develop with, individual capacities, it is practical for any disposition.

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Managing Stress with Qigong Review

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(More customer reviews)I knew absolutely nothing about Qigong before picking up this book. I was eager to try it.
The book has a lot of information, and it's presented in a well-developed way that was mostly easy to understand. There are good looks at what stress is and reasons (goals) for the positions and breathing techniques you're about to practice.
What I found a little awkward was trying to practice the positions. I had to hold the book and then read the instructions while looking at the illustrations, then try to move my body into the right positions. I kept wanting to ask someone, "is this right?" and although the illustrations are helpful and easy to follow, sometimes nothing is quite so good as actually seeing someone move through the whole process. I would have found it helpful to watch someone get into the positions and then move through the steps, while talking about what he or she was doing.
What the book is good for is the information (background) about what Qigong is, the different types, what it means, its purpose, the difference between Western and the Orient in regards to physical therapy, and so on. To more effectively practice the positions and the breathing, I would have liked to set aside the book and look at and listen to an instructor.

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The ancient Chinese health system of Qigong combines physical postures with breathing techniques to promote harmony between the body and the mind. It is quickly gaining popularity in the West as a natural yet powerful way of combating stress and its related effects. This step-by-step guide to managing stress using Qigong begins by looking at our response to stress from both an Eastern and a Western perspective. It then presents a program of specially-designed stress relief exercises, followed by a series of gentler stress prevention exercises, many of which can be carried out either seated or standing. The author provides easy-to-follow instructions for each of the steps, and the postures and movements are explained with the aid of photographs. Designed specifically to fit in around a busy lifestyle, the Qigong program set out in this book will help to reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and restore energy. This practical book will help anyone who is prone to stress, regardless of their level of ability or experience of Qigong.It will also be a useful resource for Taijiquan and Qigong instructors, alternative therapists, and other professionals working with clients who are affected by stress.

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Tai Chi Handbook Review

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(More customer reviews)When I first started learning Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), this was one of the few books available. As such, it has some historical interest and some sentimental value for me.
However, as a Taijiquan teacher, I am strongly opposed to this book as a learning text. Quite simply, the body structure demonstrated in the postures in this book is potentially damaging to your body, especially your knees.
There are numerous examples, but an extreme example is the photo of Squatting Single Whip. Compare this photo to any photo of Cheng Man-ching, the author's teacher, available in numerous books performing the same movement. You will see that the author has misaligned his knee and collapsed his ankle, as well as arching his back, into an unnatural and potentially dangerous position.
If you are interested in the style of Taiji shown in this book, you are much better off with one of the books by this author's teacher, such as _Master Cheng's New Method of T'ai Chi Self-Cultivation_.

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With a new introduction by the author The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi explained. This work highlights the different ways Tai Chi can best be focused for optimal benefits: to improve health as exercise, connecting the mind and body through meditation, or as self-defense. Photographs accompany form descriptions to better show the rhythmic and graceful postures that together make the fluid movements of Tai Chi. Regular practice of this relaxed mental-physical exercise, often described as "meditation in motion," increases coordination, balance, and harmony with nature. Herman Kauz, widely-respected teacher of Tai Chi (and a practitioner of not only Tai Chi but also Akido, Judo, and Karate) here distills the very central theses of Tai Chi lifestyle and practice. A perfect manual for the beginner or the seasoned expert, the Tai Chi Handbook is a classic in its field, now revised for a new generation of readers.

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Compact Tai Chi: Combined Forms for Pratice in Limited Space Review

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(More customer reviews)This book presents an unusual but practical approach to the tai chi form, turning it into a circular stepping pattern instead of the traditional pattern in order to save space, so you can do it at home or in a limited space. Although I know the traditional long Yang form, I have no problems with this and find it an excellent approach and of value.
However, what the author has done is basically create four short forms. If you are a student of a more conservative, traditional teacher, you probably know that they don't think much of the short forms, regarding them as of limited health and medical value. In fact, the great master who invented the original Yang short form after WWII at the behest of the Communist Party, said it was worthless and didn't practice it himself. However, this depends to a great deal on whether you subscribe to the traditional Chinese medical theories as well. But if you are a serious student of tai chi, you should seek out a teacher and learn the original long form of your style just for your own education, whichever of the many tai chi styles you practice. They are really not that difficult to learn, because many of the main moves and sequences repeat themselves several times, such as grasping the sparrow's tail, the signature and most important sequence in the Yang form.
By the way, there is actually a 300-move long Yang form which is the original, not the 108-move form. Having learned it, I would say it's more like the 108-move form with more complex transitional movements between the major moves, but if you can find a teacher that offers that, I would definitely learn it. Otherwise, the more commonly available 108-move form would be fine. If you just don't have time to do the long form because of your busy daily schedule, I would recommend you do the short form each day, and then try to find enough time on the weekend to do the long form.
As for myself, as I said, I have no problem with the author's using shorter and more compact forms myself and have often found it difficult to practice my long form in my house, and often end up only working on a few moves or small section of the form, which is all I had room for. Surely a longer sequence like this that could be done in a smaller space would be better than that. Of course, you could simply modify your own form into a circular format and do that. :-) Anyway, the forms in this book also cover the five major styles of of tai chi and I found that interesting and useful as well. So overall, a fine book with a creative approach with a lot of practical utility and that offers a lot of breadth in that it covers the five important styles.


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Many of us don't have enough space to practice thetraditional Tai Chi "forms." Tsao coils the traditional linearform into a circular format, taking only one-quarter the arearequired to practice conventional Tai Chi. Each posture isillustrated to demonstrate the movement in detail. Tsao presentsfour independent sequences to meet the needs of all skill levels.Index. 530 photographs.

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Classical T'ai Chi Sword (Tuttle Martial Arts) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book offers little more than a look at the common Yang Style Taiji (Tai Chi) sword & is little more than that. It is the kind of book which would have been acceptable years ago but pales in comparison to Rodell's, "Chinese Swordsmanhip - The Yang Family Tradition," which covers two Yang Taiji forms in greater detail or in comparison to Zhang's, "The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship," which covers Wu Style Taiji Sword. Kobayashi's book states there are no applications for certain movements that Rodell's & Yang Jwing-ming's books give clear applications for. Save your money, skip "Classical Tai Chi Sword."

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Ride The Tiger To The Mountain: Tai Chi For Health (Portable Stanford) Review

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(More customer reviews)Eager Westerners scoop up videos and books on t'ai chi hoping to learn this powerful movement form without a real, live teacher. "Ride the Tiger" is one of the few that can help you do just that! Simple, step-by-step, behaviorally specific instructions with photos and drawings are balanced with equally simple questions to self-check one's progress. The story of how the author, a nuclear physicist, was drawn to learn and then teach t'ai chi provides a unique slant on East meets West. His explanations of how it works based on his scientific understandings are especially intriguing. Qualified teachers are becoming more widely available, but in the meantime, this book is a useful tool.

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T'ai Chi Ch'uan is an "inner martial art,” a set of beautifully slow, continuous movements based on ancient Chinese philosophy and medicine. Here is a practical guide to the twelve most basic T'ai Chi exercises, a program for relaxation and surprising physical rejuvenation through greater mind-body awareness, which can also bring improvement in conditions ranging from ulcers to arthritis to high blood pressure.

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The Complete Book Of T'ai Chi (DK Living) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have studied three books on Tai Chi. The different forms used by different masters can create confusion. The form in this book is an accepted standard. The layout, details, photographs, tips and text are superb. Pictures of the entire form are reproduced, in sequence, on the fly leaves. Learning Tai Chi requires a teacher. But this book will accelerate your learning process appreciably.

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Traditional Sun Style Taijiquan (Saddleback College-CPS7) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been studying the Sun-style of taijiquan for about a decade and have had a chance to meet one of the co-authors of this book. Tim Cartmell, at a weekend workshop of the solo form covered in this book. Tim is that rarity... a martial practitioner who teaches as well as he performs and who writes as well as he teaches.
You can't learn a form of movement by reading a book, no matter how competent the written and photographic content; but a beginner can certainly get a very good idea of what the Sun-style solo form is about as well as the potential benefit of studying its health aspect. Furthermore, anyone who has experienced that style of taijiquan from a teacher will, without a doubt, get new insights into it.
My one complaint, as a martial artist, is that the combative applications of the various postures are not illustrated in any way; though some interesting two-person postural testing methods are described in detail. But, the book really isn't about the combative side of that style so I shouldn't have been surprised!
An excellent book by an excellent teacher...

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"Traditional Sun Style Taijiquan” is the most complete and comprehensive text to date on the Sun style.The book includes chapters on the history of the style, the benefits of practice, the important principles of the style, basic exercises, a complete breakdown of each movement in the traditional form with thorough explanations of all relevant details, as well as methods of testing the form for accurate execution.All exercises and form movements are illustrated with photos accompanying the text.When practiced as originally designed, Sun style Taijiquan provides a profound study into correct methods of postural alignment, unified body use and coordinated movement, as well as a coherent method of building the health while uniting the mind and body.

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Tai Chi: The Supreme Ultimate Review

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(More customer reviews)For many years now I have run across second hand copies of this book and never really thought much of the content until recently. On closer inspection I found that Mr Galante has attempted (quite successfully) to cover a great deal of important elements in a comparative study, which covers Philosophy, Mysticism, Science, Spirituality, Occult including a comparative look at Zen and Yoga in relation to Taijiquan.
Mr Galante to my delight even bothers to draw the readers attention to the subject of Ceremonial Magick! for which I must wholeheartedly congratulate him as this is very much an angle at which I myself approach Taijiquan, both in the Martial sense and health and healing. There are virtually no works on Taijiquan which contain such a pleasing Renaissance approach to the subject. We look at various studies on Qi and healing within this work and are briefly introduced to its research and implications regarding health.
As if this were not enough we then get into the form itself which for my money (and this is the reason I bought this book) contains the clearest pictorial guidelines for learning the Martial applications of any Taijiquan book I have ever seen. I own other books which have pictorials showing Martial Apps of TJQ but none have been so easy on the eye as those within this book. He has done a brilliant job with this work and he leaves a weighty bibliography for those wishing to read more about this great art. Well worth the money and a solid companion to other works in my M.A library, this book see's allot of referencing from me and I recommend it to all.

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Baguazhang Review

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(More customer reviews)Having heard Earle Montague's name mentioned as a serious practitioner for many years, I was excited to see that Amazon was now carrying his Bagwa book. What a disappointment! The book presents very little new information for even beginning students. The highly-touted 'classic forms' are poorly presented and nearly impossible to follow. The worst flaw (to me) was that Montague's demonstrations of martial applications employ a teenage girl and a child as models! While these may be family members, to see the author triumphantly employing the 'superior moves' of Bagwa against a little girl is downright embarassing! The best I can say about this work is that it has a nice binding. Serious students should instead check out Park Bok Nam's and Liang Shou-Yu's widely-available, classic texts.

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Closely related to taijiquan, baguazhang is one of the three great internal arts and, like its counterparts, can be used to kill as well as to heal. Hidden within it is a series of brutal, relentless strikes applied quickly and mercilessly to the very deadly dim-mak points of the body. In this book, Erle Montaigue first introduces the original circular form, complete with photos of each posture and its practical application. Next he presents the linear or fighting form to teach the secrets of extracting an endless array of combat applications from this complex art. If you appreciate the dual healing and martial qualities of dim-mak and other internal arts, this book will be an invaluable addition to your training library. For academic study only.

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Complete Tai-Chi: The Definitive Guide to Physical and Emotional Self-Improvement Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is absolutely delightful, from its discussion of the theory behind the art to its amazingly in-depth tracing of its history. For the past year and a half, I have been searching for something to heal my Chronic pain disorder that effects my upper body, and has effected my classical guitar-playing and musicianship more than I like. Well, a few months ago I picked up the Sophia Delza book at my library and began studying from that, but I wasn't completely satisfied with discussion of forms and postures, so I decided to buy a book, and after an exhausting search I finally came away with this book which not only seemed to satisfied my requirements, but left me with an excellent feeling. I was most attracted to the fact that he was using the Tai Chi as a healing approach and that he had been practicing for upwards of 50 years. Well, let me just say that everyday I feel better, and my pain is constantly receding, I have a whole new outlook on life, and the calmness I have learned has helped me to develop my musicianship. I appreciate Master Huang's approach of allowing the reader to bring his own things to the practice such as relaxation methods, and at first I was perturbed that he didn't offer breathing methods on each of the postures, but it is inferred that one cannot learn the breathing for all movements unless they have learned the postures perfectly. Actually, one may notice, however, that he does describe in a brief passage what movements exhaling and inhaling require. This book is a beautiful description and application of the technique that will be helpful to anyone.

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While promoting health and spiritual awareness, this book provides step-by-step instruction in the practice, history and philosophy of Wu-style Tai-chi.

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Step-By-Step Tai Chi Review

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(More customer reviews)I'll be brief. This is a great introductory book for us Westerners. This is 99% physical, and 1% metaphysical. It contains nothing about Chi/Qi or Qi Gong, and the motions are not from any of the major styles. Rather, the book presents a sort of "beginer's" form called Small Circle form. The book is a methodical and organized introduction to Tai Chi movements. The things you will learn in this book through its fantastic illustrations and explinations will give you the foundation you will need to tackle a class/style. The best part of this book is the way it focuses on posture, breathing, and warming up. Its self paced, but is designed to be done slowly and practiced daily, but thats up to your goals. Worth every dime. Start here before you get too crazy on spending.

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TONE YOUR BODY, RELAX YOUR MIND Whatever your level of fitness, Step-by-Step Tai Chi offers a simple but effective program of exercise and stress reduction, based on the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. In addition to learning the fundamentals of Tai Chi through his carefully designed four-level program, Master Lam Kam Chuen will introduce you to Small Circle Form Tai Chi, an original method he has developed -- based on classical Tai Chi styles -- requiring a minimum of time and space. Step-by-Step Tai Chi features: * Detailed and easy-to-follow instruction for the basic movements of Tai Chi, plus Small Circle Form, complete with color illustrations that will guide you through every movement * Specially selected exercises to help you build up strength, flexibility, and stamina in the muscles and joints of your upper and lower body * Simple routines that you can perform in half an hour or less, with no previous experience, special clothing, or equipment required * An ideal foundation if you wish to study advanced forms of Tai Chi Whether you are looking for a way to reduce stress or a new way to exercise, Step-by-Step Tai Chi will keep you fit -- inside and out.

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Yang Style Traditional Long Form T'ai Chi Ch'uan: As Taught by T.T. Liang Review

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(More customer reviews)Long form of Yang T'ai Chi is not as well known as the more traditional short forms of T'ai Chi taught in this country today. In this descriptive teaching of traditional long form Yang T'ai Chi expert and author Gordon Muir provides the non-specialist general reader with an illustrated, step by step, 'beginner friendly' approach to learning the style and form which distinguishes it from other forms to T'ai Chi. Robust with illustrative content "Yang Style Traditional Long Form T'ai Chi Ch'uan As Taught by Master T.T. Liang" includes all 150 postures of the traditional Yang style long from, hand and arm positions, and moving and powering instructions. Clearly formatted with an easy reference to take the reader to each individual posture, this is a must have for those wishing to learn the technique, style and understanding of Yang Style Traditional Long Form T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Abundant with photographs and detailed descriptions providing concise and methodical explanations concerning the movements of traditional long style Yang T'ai Chi, "Yang Style Traditional Long Form T'ai Chi Ch'uan As Taught by Master T.T. Liang" is enthusiastically recommended for anyone wishing to learn and master long form T'ai Chi, as well as a core addition to both academic and community library Martial Arts and Health/Exercise reference collections.


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Gordon Muir began his martial arts studies at the age of twelve, followed by years of serious study of a wide variety of disciplines including judo, kyokushinkai, karate, kempo, several kung fu styles, and kickboxing. Eventually he discovered the internal martial arts, which led to t'ai chi and Master T. T. Liang, renowned teacher of Yang style. The culmination of the author's longtime study of this style is this enlightening look at the Yang style of t'ai chi. Focusing on the revered traditional form rather than the more recently created short form, the book describes in depth the type of movement t'ai chi strives for that distinguishes it from other martial arts. Clear and concise instructions help students understand how to move in order to create internal strength. Numerous photographs and detailed descriptions showcase and simplify the movements, which include the traditional Yang stances, hand and arm positions, and moving and powering. Written in a simple, engaging style, the book is designed to help new students get started in this rewarding tradition and more advanced practitioners deepen their knowledge of it.

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Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan: The Fighting Art of the Manchurian Palace Guard Review

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(More customer reviews)First, let me confess: I LOVE tai chi, but I HATE tai chi books. You simply cannot learn tai chi from a book. That being said, this is one of the best tai chi books I've read, and it has overcome my hate for the breed. I recommend it heartily to students of both the Wu and Yang styles. Wu derived from Yang style, but classical northern Wu is the closest thing out there to the early or Old Yang style being taught.
I myself practice the northern Wu classical form, but from a diferent teacher in the lineage than the authors. So I am NOT a student of either author or their teacher. But I bought this book because I saw them perform this style and recognized their high level of skill. The reason I studied the wu is because years ago, I knew a number of high level teachers of tai chi, who practiced multiple form styles - chen, yang, wu, hao, etc. I asked them which one I should learn. They ALL told me privately that northern wu was their favorite style. And many added that the Northern Wu Sword is also their favorite sword form - which as a bonus also is covered in this book.
I discovered that the Northern Wu classical style is the best kept secret in tai chi circles. Many teach the Yang to beginners because its easy and people know it and ask for it. But the preferred main form for internal development amongst many teachers I respect is often the northern Wu. As a past president of the National Qigong Association, and director of Healing Tao University [...] in the New York Catskills, I have met a lot of the top practitioners in the energy arts of qigong and taiji. In fact, I impressed enough by the authors I may ask them to consider teaching the form at my summer retreat program.
This is clearly the best book about Wu style, and its origins/relations to Yang style. But it goes way beyond that to make this simply a great book for anyone intereseted in tai chi. The history - with hard to find photos - and theory are exceptionally clear. The photography and text on each of the 83 postures is very useable. They've included a superb translation of the tai chi classics - that you can actually understand (not just obscure poetry, the fault of merely academic translations). They included a Chinese- English glossary of tai chi terms that is the best I have seen in print. The book covers applications and theory with refreshing brevity and sharp insight.
In short, get the book. And find a good northern wu style teacher. You'll never regret either.

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Here is the original, rarely seen Tai Ji Quan developed by Yang Lu Chan's best Imperial Palace Guard student, Quan You, over 150 years ago. While other styles branched off into sport, health, and meditation, Quan You's disciples preserved the traditional ways. This book covers the principles, characteristics, and essentials of the Wu method, along with its famous masters. The entire classical form is illustrated step-by-step, and includes weapons skills.

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T'ai Chi: The "Supreme Ultimate" Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense Review

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(More customer reviews)Cheng Man-ch'ing and Robert W Smith do an excellent job of showing the western readers the real traditional tai chi. With over 275 pictures and 122 diagrams Robert Smith continues to produce the high quality books he is famous for. I would recomend this book to all serious martial artists.

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The Chinese secret for youthfulness, health and long life lies at least partly in T'ai Chi, the ballet-like calisthenics they've practiced for centuries. This rhythmical art stresses slow breathing, balanced and relaxed postures and absolute calmness of mind.The practice itself need take no more than ten minutes a day.This book is a complete step-by-step manual for the beginner that will enable anyone to master the sequence of thirty-seven postures that make up the T'ai Chi solo exercise.

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Dragon and Tiger Medical Qigong: A Miracle Health System for Developing Chi Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been studying this material for about 3 or 4 months.
Both this book and the DVDs are necessary to get the most out of the awesome Dragon and Tiger form.
But make no mistake about it, although it's a short 7-movement form, it's not easy to perform correctly.
The most important feature of this book is the sections for each movement that show how to "Coordinate Breathing with the Movements" and the "Integration and Practice." These sections include a graphic showing when to begin inhaling, when to finish inhaling, when to begin exhaling and when to finish exhaling.
Detail?
For example, take Movement 4 (Tiger Separates Her Cubs): In Step 3 (Coordinate Breathing with the Movements) we see that you should inhale during 80% of your outgoing arm movement and then exhale during the last 20% as you extend your palm out.
So what?
This detail is crucial to its detoxifying effect on your heart--or as Bruce puts it, "bringing peace, compassion and balance into your heart."
And when you coordinate such "flicks" with the folding and unfolding of the groin (kwa) as in Movement-2, it becomes even more powerful.
These details then can be applied to all movements of any style of Tai Chi Quan.
This book is a treasure for the highly dedicated practitioner of Qigong.

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Practiced by millions in China to release stress and maintain robust health, Dragon and Tiger qigong is also used to help prevent and heal cancer and to mitigate the effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Frantzis chose Dragon and Tiger from among several hundred sets he researched because its seven simple movements are easy to learn and offer about 80 percent of the health benefits found in the more complex sets of 50–100 movements.Dragon and Tiger qigong uses simple body movements to accomplish the same chi balancing as acupuncture. Each movement is designed to stimulate not just a single meridian but groups of meridians. In Chinese medicine, the tiger is a metaphor for a strong, healthy liver and powerful muscles, and the dragon is a metaphor for healthy and strong lungs. The Dragon and Tiger form accomplishes three major changes in the body necessary for healing: it releases stagnant chi energy; increases the speed, strength, and evenness of the circulation of chi, blood, and other fluids; and quickly raises the body's energy levels to boost its natural healing capacities. With over 150 illustrations accompanying clear, thorough instructions, Dragon and Tiger Medical Qigong offers an accessible and effective path to health and healing.

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