T'ai Chi Ch'uan: The Internal Tradition is a clear and insightful approach to T'ai Chi, weaving mindfulness and body presence through stages of training and development of technique. Sieh's inquiry into the "fighting" aspect makes the emphasis on the internal or feeling style a powerful tool for bringing more integrity and clarity into our lives.
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"This is simply the best book I have ever read on any martial art...If you have ever wondered what the martial arts might have to offer spiritually then read this book. Excellent!"
-Prediction Magazine
"After studying Ron Sieh's book (and trying a few maneuvers in front of the mirror), I feel I could take on two if not three of New York's top-flight muggers. Surely a classic in its field."
-George Plimpton Shadow Box
"I think it is time that T'ai Chi enthusiasts of all school began to take stock of what the art is really about...to move the whole field of study on to something even more real, powerful and honest than what we have been doing up to now. Ron has truly made this his task. Bravo! And like all good teachers he continues to push on. Well done!"
-Peter Ralston Cheng Hsin: The Principles of Effortless Power
-Prediction Magazine
"After studying Ron Sieh's book (and trying a few maneuvers in front of the mirror), I feel I could take on two if not three of New York's top-flight muggers. Surely a classic in its field."
-George Plimpton Shadow Box
"I think it is time that T'ai Chi enthusiasts of all school began to take stock of what the art is really about...to move the whole field of study on to something even more real, powerful and honest than what we have been doing up to now. Ron has truly made this his task. Bravo! And like all good teachers he continues to push on. Well done!"
-Peter Ralston Cheng Hsin: The Principles of Effortless Power
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Insights into the nature of Tai Chi practice,
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Ron Sieh delivers some very strong insights into the mental nature of the internal boxing arts. He wants to make it clear that the relationships and emotional states inherent in conflict are of the utmost importance. He asks one to reflect on the direct sensations of being alive and aware, recognizing that direct awareness is the source of speed and efficiency in boxing. Without obscuring his advice with extraneous lecture, Ron insists that a boxer dig deep and study hard to earn the high level of body awareness that we seek to achieve, and thus fulfill all the potential inherent in the subtle boxing arts. An excellent primer.
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On Par with the Inner Game of Tennis or any of Dan Millman's books.,
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Simply a phenomenal book that explores the inner work that goes on into making an athlete. If you like Dan Millman or other authors of similar ilk, you will love this book. Yes the book is about Tai Chi, but it is much more foundational than that.
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nothing new,
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Tried to find some new revelations about Tai Chi, but it was rehashed principles and ideas, nothing new or original.
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The use of Ch'i as a source of individual power has been a much-studied and often elusive part of the martial arts for thousands of years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
internal martial arts, push hands, feeling our bodies, spinning kick Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The use of Ch'i as a source of individual power has been a much-studied and often elusive part of the martial arts for thousands of years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
internal martial arts, push hands, feeling our bodies, spinning kick Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
T'ai Chi, Peter Ralston, Tai Chi Ch'uan, William Chen New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Tai Chi by Man-Ch'Ing Cheng in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- The Martial Arts by Susan Ribner on page 21
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