Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary [Paperback]

Yang Jwing-Ming (Author)

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Publication Date: March 13, 2002

Fo rht first time in history, you can reap the benefits of closely guarded wisdom! Explore Dr. Yang's translations and their meanings of these long-held secrets of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan.

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About the Author

Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D., is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center (March 13, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886969175
• ISBN-13: 978-1886969179
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,222,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic Explanation for the Theories, March 24, 2003

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Tarek Mohd Farouq Kiblawi "tkiblawi" (Amman Jordan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary (Paperback)

This is a must have for everyone who is willing to diligently study, and practice Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan. The book provides the transalation of the classics as well as the Masters interpretation and elaboration. I believe that without a thorough understanding of the theories underneath, one's skill can never prosper. Very useful book!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rendered into English with a careful & detailed explanation, May 12, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary (Paperback)

Tai Chi Secrets Of The Wu Style is a selection of carefully translated wisdom concerning secrets of the ancient Tai Chi martial art of self defense, personal fitness, and balance. Passages are shown in their original Chinese characters, then rendered into English with a careful and detailed explanation of the nuances of their meaning. Highly recommended for Tai Chi devotees who seek a greater understanding of this martial art, Tai Chi Secrets Of The Wu Style is a welcome and invaluable addition to any personal martial arts reading list or reference collection.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Translates basic classic forms from the original Chinese, July 8, 2002

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This review is from: Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary (Paperback)

Tai chi has, since ancient times, brought benefits in health and longevity to its practitioners. Tai Chi Secrets Of The Wu Style translates basic classic forms from the original Chinese and modifies them to make them more accessible to modern readers, blending insights for all tai chi styles with commentaries and key points for using the classic Chinese teachings in modern styles.