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T'ai Chi : The "Supreme Ultimate" Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense

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Master T'ai Chi for health and self-defense

This book is perfect for those looking to improve their health and fitness while also learning self-defense techniques. Cheng Man-Ch'ing's expertise and step-by-step instructions make it easy for beginners to learn and master the art of T'ai Chi. The history of T'ai Chi and English translation of the T'ai-chi Ch'uan Classics add depth and context to the practice. The clear explanations, detailed photographs, and foot-weighting diagrams ensure that readers understand the correct form and alignment for each posture. With just ten minutes a day of practice, readers can achieve a healthier lifestyle and develop valuable self-defense skills.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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ISBN: 9780804835930
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date of Publication: 2005-03-21
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.19
(rated by 88 readers)

Description

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. It requires no special equipment or place to practice and takes no more than ten minutes a day.

This book, from renowned Tai Chi master, Cheng Man-Ch'ing, introduces T'ai-chi as a means to a healthier life, as a sport and as a method of self-defense. It is a complete step-by-step manual for the beginner. With conscientious practice, readers will master the sequence of thirty-seven postures that will make up the T'ai-chi solo exercise. Students will learn how to progress from exercise to sport to self-defense with maximum efficiency. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and more than 275 photographs and 122 foot-weighting diagrams guarantee an understanding of the correct form.

A history of T'ai-chi, including thumbnail sketches of famous masters, and the first English translation of the basic T'ai-chi document, known as the T'ai-chi Ch'uan Classics, are also included.


Author: Cheng Man-Ch'ing
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date: 21 Mar 2005
 

Master T'ai Chi for health and self-defense

This book is perfect for those looking to improve their health and fitness while also learning self-defense techniques. Cheng Man-Ch'ing's expertise and step-by-step instructions make it easy for beginners to learn and master the art of T'ai Chi. The history of T'ai Chi and English translation of the T'ai-chi Ch'uan Classics add depth and context to the practice. The clear explanations, detailed photographs, and foot-weighting diagrams ensure that readers understand the correct form and alignment for each posture. With just ten minutes a day of practice, readers can achieve a healthier lifestyle and develop valuable self-defense skills.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.