The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan: The Literary Tradition
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Author: VariousTranslator: Benjamin P. Lo
Translator: Martin Inn
Translator: Susan Foe
Translator: Robert Amacker
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1993-01-21
ISBN: 0913028630
Number of pages: 100
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
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Book Review: A great resoource for advanced students.
Summary: 5 Stars
After 10 years of Tai Chi Chuan practice advanced books like this are becoming a valuable resource. Until you understand chi flow, rooting, adhering, following, and the myriad of other terms that describe the fundamental elements of the art, much of the book may come across as esoteric. A respected elder in the art once told me that the 'classics' will not lead you astray. The trick is to find good translations without too much personal commentary.
This book is a raw translation of many well known Tai Chi Chuan classics. The direct instructions are utterly essential in the art but some of the book can be very difficult to fully understand. That said, this has become my primary resource. I read this book often.
Summary of The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan: The Literary Tradition
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.Tai Chi & Qi Gong Books
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