Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan: Ancient Chinese Way to Health (Paperback)

by Wen Zee (Author), Andrew Weil (Foreword) "MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND YEARS AGO in ancient China, when Confucius was watching the water in the upper reach of a river, he exclaimed, ""Is..." (more)
Key Phrases: warding force, thirteen kinetic movements, archery step, Master Ma, Turn Body, Chang San-feng (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
In this guide, a Western-trained doctor and tai chi chuan master explores the practice of tai chi. Dr. Wen Zee focuses on the health benefits derived from practicing this ancient martial art, offering case studies and published medical research on the effects of tai chi on balance, stress, and osteoporosis. Detailed instructions on tai chi, meditation, and qigong are also provided along with black-and-white photos and illustrations.

About the Author
Dr. Wen Zee, formerly of Shanghai, China, came to the U.S. in 1993. From 1994 to 1997, he served as a visiting scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He teaches Chinese herbal medicine and Tai Chi Chuan classes in the University Hospital's Wellness Center in Tucson, Arizona. With Master Ma Yueh-liang, he is co-author of the books Tai Chi Chuan: Forms, Concepts, and Applications of the Original Wu Style and Wu Style Push Hands.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books (March 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556433891
• ISBN-13: 978-1556433894
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #344,216 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #24 in

  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Authors, A-Z > Weil, Dr. Andrew

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Good writing, poor photos, February 16, 2009

By	Richard C. Rhiew - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is one of the few in English on Wu style taijiquan. It was written by Dr Wen Zee, who could speak and write English. In fact, he was my first major teacher in Southern Wu style--although I only knew him briefly before he died. In general I prefer the writing in this book to the photos. The pictures were, in my opinion, poorly done--having him wear white against a white/light background was not a wise decision; also sometimes he appears at somewhat odd angles instead of being vertical. If you are familiar with the Wu style Long Form then this book can be used to jog your memory--otherwise, don't attempt to learn from this.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wu Style Tai Chi, June 9, 2008

By	Olive - See all my reviews

I have taken Wu Style Tai Chi and this is the only
book I found that was identical to the teachings of
my instructor. Precise, easy to understand with an
excellent explanation of the practice. I highly
recommend it for anyone taking Wu Style Tai Chi.

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Material on Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan, February 15, 2003

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

Simply put, this is a very good book. It explains so many useful concepts that you need to focus on and try to apply in your tai chi practice. The language (including the very useful translations from Tai Chi Classics) is clear and the book is well organized. Notice however that although the book also describes the slow form, you will not be able to learn it from the book. The form is there for reference.