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. This book is not meant to "teach" T'ai Chi Ch'uan, but meant to expound upon its meaning to the earnest practitioner; to offer the layperson a glimpse into this ancient ...
"Lao-tzu: My Words Are Very Easy to Understand" interprets the sayings of Lao-tzu, one of the earliest writers in Chinese history. His work describes the merest traces and marvels of the Tao, and promotes Non-action, concepts that are central to these unique teachings of thousands of years ago.
A guide to Tai Chi Chuan, written in response to the popularity of Cheng's simplified 37-posture form as presented in "13 Chapters on Tai Chi Chuan". The text offers analysis of each movement, in language plain enough for an unexperienced beginner to use the book to learn and master the postures.
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.
Following Master of Five Excellences, the previously published volume of Cheng Man-Ch'ing's teachings, comes this volume in which Man-Ch'ing expounds his views in 49 essays. His lessons of inner development and comments on daily life will be of particular interest to both t'ai chi adherents and those interested in Chinese culture. Photos & line ...
Professor Cheng Man-Ch'ing regarded a set of five disciplines, the "five excellences"--calligraphy, painting, poetry, medicine, and t'ai chi--to be the mark of a well-rounded person. This inspiring book is a compendium of his heretofore untranslated writings and pictorial interpretations of these subjects. Photos, some in color.
The Chinese secret for youthfulness, health and long life lies at least partly in T'ai Chi, the ballet like callisthenics they've practiced for centuries.
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