David Carradine's Tai Chi Workout: The Beginner's Program for a Healthier Mind and Body [Paperback]

David Carradine (Author), David Nakahara (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 1995

David Carradine, star of the TV show Kung Fu, presents the fundamentals of tai chi, a highly effective fitness program. This ancient and invigorating art strengthens the body and reduces stress, and can be done by practically everyone. The book includes a brief history of the program, breathing and meditation techniques, step-by-step instructions, and much more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: David Nakahara Enterprises, Inc.; 2nd edition (April 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805037675
• ISBN-13: 978-0805037678
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #801,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An easy to follow Tai Chi workbook, February 8, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: David Carradine's Tai Chi Workout: The Beginner's Program for a Healthier Mind and Body (Paperback)

David Carradine's Tai Chi Workout is a very good book for the tai chi beginner. The sections about the history and theory of tai chi are written in a manner that any interested Westerner can grasp without being put off by too much mystery.
The best part though, are the photos of each position. These photos are full page size with a short explanation and name of the stance at the bottom.
This is a great book that you can really learn from

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better with the video, January 6, 2000

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Scott at the Junction "scott_at_the_junction" (North Yorkshire, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: David Carradine's Tai Chi Workout: The Beginner's Program for a Healthier Mind and Body (Paperback)

I can understand other readers having problems with the photos. My copy of this book originally came with a video which shows all the forms and a complete workout. The music is really horrible and Carradine seems a bit smug at times but you actually see what is going on. Why is it on sale without the video? Has it been re-written to allow for the absence of this?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners wishing to learn this style of T'ai Chi, November 19, 1997

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Kerwin L. Schaefer - See all my reviews

This review is from: David Carradine's Tai Chi Workout: The Beginner's Program for a Healthier Mind and Body (Paperback)

Very good basic intro to one style of T'ai Chi. Warning to David Carradine fans: although there are a number of photos of David, most of the photos are not of him and it's not possible to tell how much of the text was actually written by David himself. However, you should be able to learn this form from the book, especially if you also have the videotape. It's always better to have a real live teacher, but this is the next best thing.