If you have ever wondered what it's like to study tai chi in China, read this book. The author spent five years in China learning from some of the best tai chi practitioners in the world. As a result of his dedication, he went on to become a multiple gold medalist in Chinese tai chi competitions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
TAIJI - the way it ought to be taught!,
By uwk@moe.edu.sg (Sinagpore) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tai Chi Training in China (Vol 1) (Paperback)
An unusual treatise by a non-Chinese on a very Chinese preoccupation. The author understands Taiji well. Studied the art in China - practising madly 6-8 hours daily and madly over 5 years. Good teachers taught him the competitive modern wushu and the older traditional forms. Now understands Taiji weaponry better than even some Chinese in China. Quite accomplished by Chinese standards but believes he needs another 25 years to go. Has a good grasp of the language and the idioms. Therefore, he has an advantage, over even the Western-educated Chinese with poor grasp of idiomatic Chinese, to familarise himself with the greater subtleties of higher Taiji. Not Tom Clancy but infinitely more informative about real Taiji.
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2 star bar,
By C. Thompson "taijifan70" (St.Louis) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tai Chi Training in China (Vol 1) (Paperback)
three star. this is just a book with some chinese culture and Taiji mixed together. overall a interesting read, however the author is too proud of himself for "going to the head of the class and beiing the "best Student" His forms are without flaws", your the only foreigner in the class. The Chinese are very respectful people and will promote you because you are a visitor. There are so many Taiji masters who respect "Modern" Taiji and Wushu and yes they are Masters from the United States. it doesnt matter what country you come from if your Taiji is good. Having gone to China and trained with a "real" master is fine , but you dont have to go to China to find a real master. You could have saved some money.
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This review is from: Tai Chi Training in China (Vol 1) (Paperback)
This book gives a great flavor to training in China. It not only talks about the culture but the different traditions within Yang Tai Chi. A good read!
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