A handbook of the classical Chinese literature on which the art of t'ai chi is based. First English translation of the classic texts of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. This is required reading for practitioners of every style.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This book has become a bible for me as a practitioner of tai chi chuan and push-hands for the past twenty years. It is a collection of brief, often poetic classic writings from the tai chi masters. I read it at least twice a year, and I consider it a must-read for any advanced practitioners of the internal martial arts.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By John Ball
Format:Paperback
This book is a new translation of a number of classical tai chi texts. The translations are clear, and the language flows well. The translators also included brief explications of difficult terms withing the text itself so as not to disrupt the flow of words. The presentation of the book is well done, with many illustrations and pages of calligraphy. While fairly short, this book is very nice introduction to the classic Chinese texts on tai chi.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found that this book contains the best writings on Wing Chun available. It was recommended to me by my teacher's teacher. I know it's about Tai Chi concepts but the astute Wing Chun practitioner will benefit immensely from it. No it doesn't show any forms. It's not a "how to" book. It's a "learn deeper things about what you already know" book.
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The more you practice the more it makes sense
Should be required reading for serious students. The more you understand through practice the more you will understand in the book, and you will be able to attach meaning to the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Onyx
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This is the real deal!
This is the real deal!
A book that Tai Chi practitioners will go back to as their understanding increases over time
A book that Tai Chi practitioners will go back to as their understanding increases over time
Published 2 months ago by wayne parkin jones
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Basic guidelines
The concepts behind the basics of Tai Chi. Very good thoughts to remember while doing any of the Tai Chi forms
Published 2 months ago by Linda A. Cooley
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An excellent book for anyone studying tai chi whether a beginner or...
I have have been a student of numerous martial art systems over the last 60 years years and this excellent book is one of the texts I studied when taking the Yang system of Tai Chi... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joseph J. Truncale
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The new revised edition of The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan is Superior
The new revised edition of The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan is superior, it includes an index, footnotes referencing Prof. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Martin Inn
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excellent in every way
excellent in every way-- gets you thinking about what others have thought-- and then some
Published on February 7, 2010 by Allen E. Schroeter
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A must have!
This is a book you will come back to for as long as you practice Tai Chi Chuan. What can one say... they're called the classics for a reason...
Published on August 17, 2009 by J. C. H. Bauermeister
5.0 out of 5 stars
"If there is up - there must be down", "walk like a cat" and much much...
This small volume is probably indispensable to any Tai Chi practitioner, or as they happened to be called: a "player". Read more
Published on August 5, 2009 by Ekehutz "Magus With Extraordinary Love"
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A great resoource for advanced students.
After 10 years of Tai Chi Chuan practice advanced books like this are becoming a valuable resource. Until you understand chi flow, rooting, adhering, following, and the myriad of... Read more
Published on July 11, 2009 by T. Brightwell
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You can't go wrong!
This is classical literature of Chinese internal martial arts. There's no denying it, this book is one of those that you keep on your shelf and constantly refer to - reading it a... Read more
Published on September 7, 2008 by Orange County Wing Chun
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This book cites 2
books:
- The Art of War (Library of Chinese Classics Chinese-English/Hardcover) by Sun Tze in Front Matter
- Tai Chi by Man-Ch'Ing Cheng in Front Matter
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