Step-By-Step Tai Chi

Step-By-Step Tai Chi
by Master Lam Kam-Chuen

Step-By-Step Tai Chi
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Book Summary Information

Author: Master Lam Kam-Chuen
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1994-10-01
ISBN: 0671892479
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Fireside
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Book Reviews of Step-By-Step Tai Chi

Book Review: Couldn't be easier
Summary: 5 Stars

I've enjoyed Lam Kam Chuen's other books such as The Way of Energy: Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise (A Gaia Original), so I decided to have a go with this one.

The book contains:
1 Set of 18 easy Tai Chi warmups--These are actually quite thorough and can be used to warm up for any other activity. They are nice on their own when your motivation is low and you want to work out the kinks in the morning.

1 Set of 18 Tai Chi-based exercises--As mentioned in the introduction to this section, these exercises will give you most of the benefits of practicing a formal Tai Chi form. The advantage here is that these exercises take very little space and are easier to learn

1 Set of walking/balance exercises--I haven't practiced much of these yet, but seems like some solid exercises here

1 Set of partner drills--Again I haven't had the opportunity to try these but they actually look fun

The Tai Chi form--This form is Master Chuen's own creation. It is based on only a few key Tai chi movements, but these movements are both powerful and important to learn regardless of what style of Tai Chi you may eventually study.

Overall I think this is about as good as any book on Tai Chi can be. I enjoyed the drawings and the instructions are quite clear. I do agree with other reviewers that learning Tai Chi from a book is not ideal, however even if you only take from this the 2 sets of exercises you will be on your way to improved health with very little time commitment.

Summary of Step-By-Step Tai Chi

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 through his carefully designed four-level program, Master Lam Kam Chuen will introduce you to Small Circle Form Tai Chi, an original method he has developed -- based on classical Tai Chi styles -- requiring a minimum of time and space.

Step-by-Step Tai Chi features:

* Detailed and easy-to-follow instruction for the basic movements of Tai Chi, plus Small Circle Form, complete with color illustrations that will guide you through every movement
* Specially selected exercises to help you build up strength, flexibility, and stamina in the muscles and joints of your upper and lower body
* Simple routines that you can perform in half an hour or less, with no previous experience, special clothing, or equipment required
* An ideal foundation if you wish to study advanced forms of Tai Chi

Whether you are looking for a way to reduce stress or a new way to exercise, Step-by-Step Tai Chi will keep you fit -- inside and out.

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