Synopses & Reviews
A guide to the internal martial arts exercises of short-form Wu-Style Tai Chi andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Details the 8 core forms of Wu-Style Tai Chi with fully illustrated instructions andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Ideal for older practitioners as well as those with health disabilities due to the andldquo;small frameandrdquo; primary stance, slower and smaller movements, and conservation of energy andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Explains how Wu Style provides a natural introduction to martial arts boxing andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Reveals how Wu Style eases stiffness, relieves back pain, and reduces abdominal fat andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Following the flow of chi energy, rather than directing it as in traditional Tai Chi, Wu-Style Tai Chi focuses on internal development, seeking to conserve chi energy and gather jin power from the Earth through the tan tien. Centered on a andldquo;small frameandrdquo; stance--that is, feet closer together and arms closer to the body--and a slower progression of movements in solo practice, Wu Style offers a gentle Tai Chi form for beginners and, when practiced with a partner, a grounding introduction to martial arts boxing and Fa Jin (the discharge of energy for self-defense). The more functional stance, smaller movements, and conservation of internal energy make Wu-Style Tai Chi ideal for older practitioners as well as those with health disabilities. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Condensing the 37 movements of Wu Style into 8 core forms, Master Mantak Chia and Andrew Jan illustrate how to build a personal short-form Wu-Style Tai Chi practice. They explain how Wu-Style Tai Chi removes energetic blockages and helps to elongate the tendons, reducing stiffness and allowing the limbs to return to their natural length and full range of motion. Regular practice of Wu Style relieves back pain as well as reducing abdominal fat, the biggest hindrance to longevity. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Exploring the martial arts applications of Wu Style, the authors trace its history beginning with founder Wu Chuan-Yu (1834-1902) as well as explain how to apply Wu Style to andldquo;Push Handsandrdquo; (Tui Shou) and Fa Jin. Through mastering the short-form Wu Style detailed in this book, Tai Chi practitioners harness a broad range of health benefits as well as build a solid foundation for learning the complete long-form Wu Style.
Review
andldquo;Through mastering the short-form Wu Style detailed in this book, Tai Chi practitioners harness a broad range of health benefits as well as build a solid foundation for learning the complete long-form Wu Style.andrdquo;
Synopsis
A guide to the internal martial arts exercises of short-form Wu-Style Tai Chi
- Details the 8 core forms of Wu-Style Tai Chi with fully illustrated instructions
- Ideal for older practitioners as well as those with health disabilities due to the "small frame" primary stance, slower and smaller movements, and conservation of energy
- Explains how Wu Style provides a natural introduction to martial arts boxing
- Reveals how Wu Style eases stiffness, relieves back pain, and reduces abdominal fat
Following the flow of chi energy, rather than directing it as in traditional Tai Chi, Wu-Style Tai Chi focuses on internal development, seeking to conserve chi energy and gather jin power from the Earth through the tan tien. Centered on a "small frame" stance--that is, feet closer together and arms closer to the body--and a slower progression of movements in solo practice, Wu Style offers a gentle Tai Chi form for beginners and, when practiced with a partner, a grounding introduction to martial arts boxing and Fa Jin (the discharge of energy for self-defense). The more functional stance, smaller movements, and conservation of internal energy make Wu-Style Tai Chi ideal for older practitioners as well as those with health disabilities.
Condensing the 37 movements of Wu Style into 8 core forms, Master Mantak Chia and Andrew Jan illustrate how to build a personal short-form Wu-Style Tai Chi practice. They explain how Wu-Style Tai Chi removes energetic blockages and helps to elongate the tendons, reducing stiffness and allowing the limbs to return to their natural length and full range of motion. Regular practice of Wu Style relieves back pain as well as reducing abdominal fat, the biggest hindrance to longevity.
Exploring the martial arts applications of Wu Style, the authors trace its history beginning with founder Wu Chuan-Yu (1834-1902) as well as explain how to apply Wu Style to "Push Hands" (Tui Shou) and Fa Jin. Through mastering the short-form Wu Style detailed in this book, Tai Chi practitioners harness a broad range of health benefits as well as build a solid foundation for learning the complete long-form Wu Style.
About the Author
A student of several Taoist masters, Mantak Chia founded the Healing Tao System in North America in 1979 and developed it worldwide as European Tao Yoga and Universal Healing Tao. He has taught and certified tens of thousands of students and instructors from all over the world and tours the United States annually, giving workshops and lectures. He is the director of the Tao Garden Health Spa and the Universal Healing Tao training center in northern Thailand and is the author of 50 books, including andlt;Iandgt;Taoist Foreplayandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Inner Smile, Cosmic Fusionandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Sexual Reflexologyandlt;/Iandgt;, and the bestselling andlt;Iandgt;The Multi-Orgasmic Man.andlt;/Iandgt;Andrew Jan is a senior instructor for the Universal Healing Tao and former Australian National Tai Chi Champion. The coauthor with Master Chia of andlt;Iandgt;Tai Chi Fa Jinandlt;/Iandgt;, he lives near Perth, Australia.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Acknowledgments andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Putting Wu Style Tai Chi into Practice andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;1andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp; History of the Wu Style andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;2andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp; Why Practice Wu Style Tai Chi Chi Kung? andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;3andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp; Wu Style Principles andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;4andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp; Wu Style Warm-Ups andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;5andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp; The Tai Chi Chi Kung Wu Style Form andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;6andnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt; Summary of the Complete Wu Style Form andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;7andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp; Martial Applications of the Wu Style Form andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;8andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp; The Wu Style Tai Chi Boxing System andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;9andnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt; Home Practice andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Glossary andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Notes andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Bibliography andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;About the Authors andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The Universal Healing Tao System and Training Center andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Indexandnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt;