Customer Reviews

Tai Chi Beginning: A Complete Workout Reference for Beginners

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3 star:		(1)
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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.

This book is better than I had hoped for. It has lots of pictures, and good instructions. Great for beginning Tai Chi.

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!

First of all I don't believe this book is a do it yourself/alone teaching manual. It's a very detailed and informative reference guide for someone studying with a qualified teacher. The book is meant to guide you in the learning process and is not meant to be your sole guide to Tai Chi. I recently began my study of Tai Chi and found this book as an invaluable help to my understanding and practice. It's required reading meant for the serious beginner.