Classical Tai Chi Sword (Tuttle Martial Arts) (Paperback)

~ Chiang Tao Chi (Author), Petra Kobayashi (Author), (Author) "Swords were already being produced in China in the third millennium B.C..." (more)
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Product Description

In Classical Tai Chi Sword, a martial arts master teaches the 50 basic positions of the Tai Chi sword. Easy-to-use diagrams, charts, and over 100 black and white photographs illustrate each position and the thirteen basic sword techniques. Practice exercises for both solo and partner forms teach inner harmony and self-defence. The authors are among the most prominent teachers of Tai Chi Chuan in Europe.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; 1 edition (May 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804834482
• ISBN-13: 978-0804834483
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #885,810 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Up to Standard, June 8, 2004

By A Customer

This book offers little more than a look at the common Yang Style Taiji (Tai Chi) sword & is little more than that. It is the kind of book which would have been acceptable years ago but pales in comparison to Rodell's, "Chinese Swordsmanhip - The Yang Family Tradition," which covers two Yang Taiji forms in greater detail or in comparison to Zhang's, "The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship," which covers Wu Style Taiji Sword. Kobayashi's book states there are no applications for certain movements that Rodell's & Yang Jwing-ming's books give clear applications for. Save your money, skip "Classical Tai Chi Sword."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Straight Forward and Concise, December 14, 2007

By	Sysop (Dayton, Ohio) - See all my reviews

Unlike the other reviewers I was looking for a very short and concise book on Tai Chi sword. This book fits the bill perfectly. Gives very good high level overview of the aspects of Tai Chi sword, but the majority of the book is the sword form in step-by-step pictures that are done very well with directional arrows. I use it with a Tai Chi sword DVD and it makes a good complement to my training and study.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide for the devoted martial arts student, May 16, 2003

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

The collaborative effort of Petra Kobayashi, Toyo Kobayashi, Chiang Tao Chi, and Petra, Classical T'ai Chi Sword blends martial arts insights with an exercise program which should appeal to a wide audience of martial arts students. These special exercises use a sword, staff or saber and provide keys to understanding a form which is growing beyond its tai chi roots. A specialized, excellent guide for the devoted martial arts student interested in exploring all forms.