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It has long been my dream that one day Americans of all ages, creeds and colors will be practicing Tai-Chi Chuan in the beautiful parks of this country.... (read 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... (read more)

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A handbook of the classical Chinese literature on which the art of t'ai chi is based. First English translation of the classic texts of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. This is required reading for practitioners of every style.... (read more)

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 157) and index.... (read more)

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Tai chi chuan is the most popular as well as least understood Chinese martial art currently practiced. However, Yang Jwing-Ming, one of the most notable tai chi teachers, attempts to clear some common misconceptions through effective explanations and... (read more)

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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.... (read more)

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In this new book, Ms. Delza, the leading proponent in the United States of the Wu Style, offers succinct and illuminating comments from her viewpoint as both teacher and practitioner.... (read more)

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The deepest benefits of T'ai Chi cannot be realized without an understanding of its underlying principles. This book presents these principles through translations of three core classics of T'ai Chi that are often considered the T'ai Chi Bible... (read more)

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A basic introduction to tai chi, with clear, easy-to-understand illustrations showing the way to deliver self-healing.... (read more)

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This text is a complete step-by-step manual for the beginner. It aims to help them to master the sequence of 37 postures that make up the T'ai-chi solo exercise.... (read more)

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TONE YOUR BODY, RELAX YOUR MIND Whatever your level of fitness, Step-by-Step Tai Chi offers a simple but effective program of exercise and stress reduction, based on the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. In addition to learning the fundamentals of Tai Chi... (read more)

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Douglas Wiles translates and analyzes four collections of recently released nineteenth-century manuscripts on T'ai-chi ch'uan. These writings of Wu's older brothers Ch'eng-ch'ing and Ju-ch'ing, and his nephew Li I-yu, together with the transmissions of... (read more)

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The essence of Tai Chi Chuan lies in the rich philosophy of ancient China. While most Tai Chi practitioners are aware of the value that studying Chinese philosophy can bring to their practice, it is often difficult to pick out those texts that are most... (read more)

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A complete source book of this powerful and versatile martial art for both beginners and more advanced practitioners.... (read more)

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A perfect manual for the beginner or the seasoned expert, The Tai Chi Handbook is a classic in its field.... (read more)

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This book presents a complete overview of tai chi "push hands" or "sensing hands" techniques. Many of the techniques presented here have never before been revealed to the public. In fact, much of the tai chi community is not even aware that these... (read more)

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& quot; Wolfe Lowenthal's quiet little memoir will with window-opening wisdom reinforce, I think, my view of how Cheng stood on Tai Chi. It tells how a young writer reacted to this strange Chinese man when he appeared in New York City in the mid... (read more)

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T'ai chi chuan may literally mean "the ultimate way of the fist," but you don't have to be in fighting form to experience its multitude of benefits. It's an ancient art that demands skill and discipline, facilitates relaxation, and promotes awareness of... (read more)

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This book, T'ai Chi Ch'uan Ta Wen, was written sixty years ago by Professor Ch'en Wei-ming, who was a famous exponent of the Yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan and a student of the great master, Yang Cheng-fu. In 1927 he established the Chih Jou School in... (read more)

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This book is a blend of the martial and therapeutic aspects of chi power. Includes the theory of yin and yang, the five-element transformations, acupressure, the shil lim tao exercise, and chi sao drills for sensing and applying chi.... (read more)

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