The Chi Beginning is a beginner's text and a self help reference, for balancing one's own energy (qi) and learning the Simplifed 24 Posture Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan). The material presented can be used for attaining better health and for building a proper foundation for further Tai Chi Chuan practice. 1. Tai Chi Beginning is clearly written and very user friendly. 2. The write up, design, and layout of this book all keeps the beginner in mind. 3. It includes Tai Chi Chuan photographs taken from the learner's perspective to simplify the learning process. 4. The photographs are also arranged in an easy to follow manner with movement arrows and charts.
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Master Wen-Ching Wu is the coauthor of "Qigong Empowerment" and a National Grand Champion in both Internal and External Styles of Chinese Martial arts.
More about Wen-Ching Wu: Wen-Ching Wu was born in Taiwan, China in 1964. He loved Wushu and other sports since a young age. Like all other youngsters his age, he dabbled in Southern Wushu with his family and relatives. During high school he was on the school's basketball and softball teams. He graduated from high school as a salutatorian. He came to the U.S. in 1983 to study Mechanical Engineering. In 1988, he graduated with honors from Northeastern University, with a BSME degree. Wen-Ching Wu is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Yu-Kuang Wu. With the support of his parents, Wen-Ching Wu was given an incredible opportunity to experience the worldfrom Asia to Africa, to North America... He is the protege of Shou-Yu Liang. With the guidance of Shou-Yu Liang, Wen-Ching Wu has excelled in both the Internal Styles, External Styles, and qigong. Wen-Ching Wu is the adopted son of Professor Ju-Rong Wang and Dr. Cheng-De Wu. With their guidance, Wen-Ching Wu has also excelled in Chaquan, Taijiquan, and qigong. Wen-Ching Wu reached a martial arts highlight in 1990 when he competed in the United States National Chinese Martial Arts Competition where he was awarded the Grand Champion award in both Internal and External Styles. He competed in 8 events in 1990 and was ranked first in every event he competed in. Since then, he has been focusing his efforts on teaching and writing. In 1991, he and his wife, Denise, founded The Way of the Dragon, Ltd. He then began teaching and writing full time, and traveling to other states and countries to offer seminars. Below are some of Wen-Ching Wu's accomplishments and appointments: 1993Published A Guide to Taijiquan book. 1994Published the Baguazhang book. 1995Published A Complete Tai Chi Chuan Workout Tape and Qi Permeating Technique Audio Tape 1997Awarded Master Level II Instructor by the International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association (IWSD). 1997Published the Qigong Empowerment book, Health Maintenance qigong video, Microcosmic Circulation Qigong video, and Nine Segment Buddhist Breathing Qigong video. 1998Awarded three Outstanding Performance awards at the Fourth Shanghai International Wushu Festival/Competition 1998Published Feel the Qi video, Tai Chi Beginning Workout Partner video, and Tai Chi Beginning book. 1998Selected to be included in the "Current List of China's Wushu Masters" 1999Appointed as a United States of America Wushu-Kung Fu Federation (USAWKF) Advisor 1991-1999Served as a judge in the U.S. National and International Wushu competitions. Wen-Ching Wu has been giving workshops in Internal Style, External Style, and Qigong throughout the U.S. and Europe. His workshops have been very well received by participants. He has been featured in several TV programs in the U.S. To date, he has written or coauthored over 10 books and videos. Currently, he is working on several other books about Chinese martial arts and qigong, to be published by The Way of the Dragon Publishing in the near future.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
an alright book,
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This review is from: Tai Chi Beginning: A Complete Workout Reference for Beginners (Paperback)
As a beginner, I don't have a lot of experience at Tai-chi, but I feel this book was useful. However, most of the pictures are taken from the back, and while some have an insert showing the action from the front also, most do not, and it is very frustating trying to guess where his hands are when you can only see the model's back. I feel it is still a good book and may yet be a good giude to learning Tai-chi. In attempting to hold the book flat and open to a page while I practice, I have noticed that the book is falling apart already. It has a textbook price and a pamphlet like binding. For this reason and because the pictures are taken from the back at times, I felt three stars was reasonable.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Very easy to follow,
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This book is better than I had hoped for. It has lots of pictures, and good instructions. Great for beginning Tai Chi.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
RECOMMENDED for beginners to advanced.,
By Jane Grace "reading pediatrician" (Midwest) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tai Chi Beginning: A Complete Workout Reference for Beginners (Paperback)
The daunting challenge of translating eastern art into western English is well-met by this volume. Perfect for students and for teachers, straight from the sources. Particularly good with the companion video. Supports classic principles.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for beginners to advanced. Teachers will enjoy this as a text for lessons. If you can get your hands on it, get it and study it!
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When doing any type of exercise, it is always advisable to do some warm up exercises and stretching. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
shift all your weight, rotate your palms, separate your hands, shift your weight, rotate your hands, pathogenic influences, turn your body, lower your hands, lift the ball, chi chuan, towards your chest Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bow Stance, Taiji Ball, Taiji Qigong, Single Whip, Turn Body, Face East, Fifth Piece, Second Piece, Wave Hands Like Clouds, Grasp Sparrow's Tail, Grasp the Sparrow's Tail, High Pat, Step East, Step West New!
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When doing any type of exercise, it is always advisable to do some warm up exercises and stretching. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
shift all your weight, rotate your palms, separate your hands, shift your weight, rotate your hands, pathogenic influences, turn your body, lower your hands, lift the ball, chi chuan, towards your chest Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bow Stance, Taiji Ball, Taiji Qigong, Single Whip, Turn Body, Face East, Fifth Piece, Second Piece, Wave Hands Like Clouds, Grasp Sparrow's Tail, Grasp the Sparrow's Tail, High Pat, Step East, Step West New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Rhode Island (The Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (Spanish Edition) by Jennifer Way in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Teach Yourself Tai Chi (Teach Yourself (NTC)) by Robert Parry on page 33, page 35, and page 93
- Healing and the Mind by Bill Moyers on page 9
- Xiaoyaoshuai : Wuji System Free Fighting Take Down Routine by Shou-Yu Liang in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Tai Chi Single Fan: For Health and Martial Arts by Helen Wu in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Kung Fu Elements: Wushu Training and Martial Arts Application Manual by Shou-Yu Liang in Back Matter
- Qigong Empowerment: A Guide to Medical, Taoist, Buddhist and Wushu Energy Cultivation by Master Shou-Yu Liang in Back Matter
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