Taijiquan: The Art Of Nurturing, The Science Of Power [Hardcover]

Yang Yang (Author), Scott A. Grubisich (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 219 pages
• Publisher: Zhenwu Publications (February 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974099007
• ISBN-13: 978-0974099002
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,402,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A standout among Taiji books, May 2, 2005

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Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews
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More than just a collection of the movements for various forms of Taijiquan, this book includes the theories and principles of Taiji from both Eastern and Western perspectives. The author examines the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of the art to bring the reader a deeper appreciation of what it is and is not. It even includes one of the best sections I have ever seen on what to look for in a good teacher. With the popularity of Taiji there has been a flood of teachers, some of whom know little about the art other then one of the standard forms.

Of course it includes the expected meditation forms and techniques that are in all Taijiquan books. If you have ever wondered why you should practice Taiji this book contains an excellent section on the best of what Taiji has to offer the practitioner. The book concludes with an appendix that covers the history of the popular Chen Style. Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, the Science of Power is a highly recommended book to anyone interested in Taiji.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'new' classic book on Taijiquan., March 7, 2005

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John (Lawrence, KS) - See all my reviews

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Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power is certainly one of the most well written books on any martial art in recent times.

Written by a contemporary master who not only thoroughly understands the art but can explain its intricacies in a way that makes sense to the western mind. It's not so much a "how-to" book as far as showing applications or forms, but it explains the principles and lays out the proper way to train in such a way that I think any martial artist would benefit from reading it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Search out this book and buy a copy, July 19, 2007

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Cynthia (Mariposa, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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I am beginning a Qigong practice. After researching many books on the art, I decided on this one. I feel very lucky to have found it. It is a clear and helpful guide to the practice. Yang Yang is a scholar and martial arts master. You will benefit from both his skills. He very clearly directs you in a practice, while explaining the intention behind each direction. In a complete practice, you seek to acquire the internal and external aspects of Taijiquan. If either component is missing in your practice, "gong", the fruit of practice, is limited. Specifically, Dr. Yang Yang's complete curriculum includes, "Three essential pillars": Qigong, Taiji Form, and Push-hands. My advice is to search out a copy of this book and buy it. I think you will appreciate it as much as I do.