The distilled essence of Tai Chi philosophy and practical training tips from legendary masters past and present. What every serious Tai Chi student must know to really benefit from Tai Chi practice. Yang Cheng Fu's 'Ten Points,' priceless guidelines for Yang Style practice from the source of the art. Master J.J.Sung's 'Twelve points,' further elaboration and refinement of Yang's Ten Points. Ten Steps in training, a systematic guide toward greater achievement in Tai Chi. Nine ways for students to multiply the effectiveness of their training. Translation of the four major Tai Chi Classics, considered by many masters to be the foundation of the art. Taoist tales, showing the inner 'mystical' dimension of training. Translation of the Classics of the famed 'Five Animal Frolics,' precursors of Tai Chi, dating back more than 1800 years. What is the entire Tai Chi System and best ways to learn it. How to find a qualified Tai Chi Teacher. 'Secrets' of Chinese martial arts etiquette. And more.
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! A Lost Classic back in Print !,
This review is from: Drawing Silk: Masters' Secrets for Successful Tai Chi Practice (Paperback)
The Tai Chi world has long awaited the reprint of Paul Gallagher's DRAWING SILK as a manual for traditional Tai Chi training.
Complied from 40 years of research and practice of Tai Chi and Taoist Arts, the reader is presented not only with an essential guide to correct Practice and Study, but also with the classical writings of the early Masters in a easy to understand format. Questions are answered and Forms are discussed in detail; yet beyond this scope of the expected, there are also insights into Nutritional Science, Herbology, Geomancy and Chinese Etiquette for Martial Arts to form a composite whole of the philosophy interrelated with Tai Chi Chuan. It is practical, inspiring and entertaining on a level that keeps the reader wanting more from this brilliant scholar of the Taoist Life Arts. Shelia Rae, Tai Chi Teacher Memphis, Tennessee
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Taiji Master Work,
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This review is from: Drawing Silk: Masters' Secrets for Successful Tai Chi Practice (Paperback)
Master Gallagher's third edition of Drawing Silk is one of the finest and most complete books on Taiji Quan I have ever read. He taps into his vast knowledge culled from over 40 years of practice and study, not only of Taiji, but Qigong, Chinese medicine, nutrition, etiquette, history, and philosophy. His resume is as impressive as his book, having studied with many of the greatest Taiji masters of our time. He weaves delightful stories of them throughout. One of the highlights of the book for me is the chapter of questions collected from some of his students over the years and his wise and thoughtful answers--absolutely inspiring. This book is truly one of the great works on Taiji and should be in every serious player's library.
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Drawing Silk is wonderful,
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This review is from: Drawing Silk: Masters' Secrets for Successful Tai Chi Practice (Paperback)
Mr. Gallagher has studied and practiced with some of the most influential and skilled Tai Chi and Taoist masters of our time. His book, Drawing Silk is an excellent distillation of his experiences, insights and personal lessons learned. While not necessarily a "step by step - how to", this book provides rare aspects of a most profound and sophisticated art. I recommend it to anyone interested in pursuing Tai Chi Chuan and acquiring its many benefits. Besides, the various stories are really good!
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