For the student who has already mastered the basic postures, this book addresses itself to the philosophy behind the system of movements and to all the variations possible.
This is the original classic about Short Form, the most popular and widespread form of T'ai Chi in the West. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a must-read for every serious T'ai Chi student.
Master the Chinese martial art of T'ai Chi with this accessible, illustrated guide. T'ai-chi (Tai Chi) is an effortless and rhythmical art that stresses slow breathing, balanced and relaxed postures, and absolute calmness of mind.
For the student who has already mastered the basic postures, this book addresses itself to the philosophy behind the system of movements and to all the variations possible.
Demonstrates the complete Yang Style Tai Chi form for health and self-defense.
It takes up where author Nigel Sutton's earlier title, Applied Tai Chi Chuan , left off, by setting out step-by-step the training exercises necessary for the mastery of tai chi chuan as a true combative art.
Increase your strength, improve your health, and discover greater martial power with ten separate sets of Qigong exercises.
Black Belt Hall-of-Famer Marshall Ho'o explains the ancient Chinese art of exercise and moving meditation in a short form, with temple exercises, self-defense moves, sparring, and health benefits. Fully illustrated.
The Martial Arts: An Introduction to Self-Defense and Tai Chi Chuan
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
In classical Tai Chi, these aspects form an inseparable unity. In this guide to the classical Yang style, Petra and Toyo Kobayashi present the foundations of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and give comprehensive insights into its methods.