Tai Chi Chuan: Roots and Branches (TUTTLE) [Paperback]

Nigel Sutton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1996

Tai Chi Chuan is a philosophical and martial discipline practiced daily by millions of people worldwide. Though its benefits as a means of enhancing health and relaxation are well known, it is also a viable and effective martial art. Nigel Sutton has devoted many years of his life to the study of Tai Chi's roots (its history, traditions, and basic movements) and its branches (the meaning and applications of the movements). The product of his endeavors is this introductory guide to the movements and application of Master Cheng Man Ching's Tai Chi Chuan, a style noted for its combative effectiveness. Sutton has masterfully captured the essence of this popular tradition in both its holistic and martial approaches. His simple but clear instructions and over 190 illustrations make learning Tai Chi easy.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804820724
• ISBN-13: 978-0804820721
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,792,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ZMQ (aka CMC) taijiquan book- a good read., April 1, 2001

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Justin Smith - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tai Chi Chuan: Roots and Branches (TUTTLE) (Paperback)

This book by Sutton details the physical and martial applications of the Zheng 37 posture form. The postures are very neatly hand-drawn, vary in size, and are clear to follow for the most part. I think Sutton does a real good job of explaining the ideas behind the postures- very clear. This is not a "flowery" book. Everything is presented in no-nonsense, martial, physical, and realistic terms. --Which makes it a delightful read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful and Accurate, March 10, 2011

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This review is from: Tai Chi Chuan: Roots and Branches (Paperback)

This book explains, better than most, the movements of the Cheng Man-Ching form. In a section separate from the form explanations, the author further explains some of the martial applications of the movements. Combined with a qualified teacher, this book will enhance your Tai Chi experience.

0 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars More nonesense from the West, June 18, 2004

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"sifuhilts" (Asia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tai Chi Chuan: Roots and Branches (TUTTLE) (Paperback)

Look,

All these guys from the U.K. and U.S. go to Asia for a few years study something whith a Master there and then the Master tells them go out and spread "my style" or "you are my disciple." Enough. Let's see the Chinese for a change have their own books translated. And please Mr. Sutton tell your own students from Malaysia not to give you such glowing suck up reviews.It's embarassing.

Sifu Hilts-Asia