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The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Practice (Paperback)
by Kiew Kit Wong (Author) "A typical Tai Chi Chuan master frequently exhibits many of the qualities of a model martial artist: while confident of his martial skills, he is..." (more)
Key Phrases: peng technique, left thrust kick, primary hand movements, Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung, Single Whip (more...)
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The ancient martial art of Tai Chi Chuan is one of the most effective stressbusters available. In China it is also used extensively for the prevention and treatment of illnesses, and its beneficial effects for health and fitness are now widely recognized in the West. The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the practical application and potential benefits of Tai Chi Chuan. Packed with step-by-step illustrations for practise at home, it covers everything you would want to know about this ancient art. It is both an ideal introductory guide, and an invaluable reminder for those who have already taken classes.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
Wong Kiew Kit has practiced and taught Shaolin kung fu, chi kung, and meditation for more than 30 years and has over 2,000 students. He is the fourth generation successor of Monk Jiang Nan of the Shaolin Monastery and Grandmaster of Shaolin Wahnam Kung Fu and Chi Kung Institute. He is the author of many books on Eastern wisdom.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Product Details
  • Paperback: 317 pages
  • Publisher: Element Books Ltd (November 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1852307927
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852307929
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars 20 customer reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #847,074 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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A typical Tai Chi Chuan master frequently exhibits many of the qualities of a model martial artist: while confident of his martial skills, he is soft-spoken, humble, tolerant and at peace with himself and with others. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
peng technique, left thrust kick, primary hand movements, internal force training, abdominal energy field, poise patterns, visualize chi flowing, rotate your waist, harmonious energy flow, kungfu masters, move your right leg, dan tian, whirlwind kick, cosmic energy flowing, most other martial arts, mental freshness, combat sequences, vital energy flowing, effective martial art, stance training, internal energy flow, low stance, palm strike, transfer your weight, starting pattern
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Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung, Single Whip, Pushing Hands, Shaolin Kungfu, Playing the Lute, Infinite Ultimate Stance, Turn Round, Twist Knee Throw Step, Yang Lu Chan, Repulse Monkey, White Crane Flaps Wings, Zhang San Feng, False-leg Stance, Grasping Sparrow's Tail, High Patting Horse, Lifting Up Hands, Roll Sleeves, Chen Wang Ting, Wang Zong Yue, Cloud Hands, Lifting Water, Old Form, Flying Diagonally, Sea Bottom
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