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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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A great contribution to the world, October 18, 2001
This book contains a fantastic set of exercises for developing flexiblity, tranquility and chi. If you have stiff joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles you will be totally impressed with these exercises. Looking at the pictures and reading the material gives no picture at all to the 'actual' experience of the set. From the very first exercise, which is one of my favorites, you just 'know' this set is going to 'sort' you out. As a Tai Chi practitioner of many years I have not seen a superior set of exercises. I tried 'yoga' to increase flexiblity and stiffness. Although yoga gave some relief, I was still very 'tight' in the morning. A problem, y, very tight left hamstring still did not improve with yoga. After 1 week of doing this set twice a day I noticed immediate improvement. Now after 3 weeks, I am far less tight in the mornings and my hamstring is 50% better, and getting better every week.
One other thing that I was totally impressed by is the opening of the shoulder joints with the first 4 exercises. Why so many? Once you do the set you'll understand why. I found almost instant tranquility from soothing my shoulder joints. All major joints are worked in this set.
For a total strength workout, including abdominals, give exercise 17 a go! My Tai Chi feels smooth and silky. I've been searching for 18 months for some answers. This book has brought great joy to my life as a Martial Artist. I can't imagine my flexibility after a year! My enthusiam for Chi Kung has totally awakened, even though this set is described as Nei Kung. I imagine the difference is Nei Kung includes Internal strength training as well.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Great for internal work, August 1, 2001
This is a great book to have in your collection if you practice Xing Yi Chuan. It has a wealth of information on the art and it's background, and takes you in-depth into the correct posture for San Ti stance practice, which is the best way of building power. There are also some other good exercises and stretches good for warming up, and a section on exercises to do before going to sleep at night. As a reference text for internal martial artists, I find this to be much more valuable than Sun Lu Tang's book, which is a classic, but this is of more use.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Required Xing Yi QuanTextbook, October 19, 1999
By A Customer
The authors should be congratulated for their dedicated effort and research that went into this informative and satisfying text. It has it all- Weapons practice, technical and practical information for bare hand combat, and plenty of historical and lineage info, including the life and times of a superb kung fu practitioner, Wang Ji Wu (1891-1991). Wangs insights and practice methods, including a wonderful set of excercises, are very rich in humor and deep understanding. Not a word is wasted, everything pertains to perfecting the practice of Xing Yi Quan. The pictures of Master Wang himself are super, in his late 90's his every move is robust, firm and in perfect alignment. I had to spend weeks reading this book, because there is a lot of material here, quite impossible to absorb without attempting to integrate and apply the suggestions over time. Classic Xing Yi texts are included here, as well as the excellent input by the editors, but of course, the heart of the book is in the methods, philosophy and character exemplified by Wang Ju Wu and his disciples. I think Xing Yi Quan lovers of all styles will find a lot to learn from this book. Enjoy.
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