Yang Style Traditional Long Form T'ai Chi Ch'uan: As Taught by T.T. Liang
by Gordon Muir
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Author: Gordon MuirEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-13
ISBN: 1583942211
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
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Book Review: Nice reference for Master Liang's 150 posture form
Summary: 5 Stars
I am currently learning this form from the senior disciples of Master T.T. Liang. While the form as described in the book (as one might expect) is not exactly as we do it at my school, I found the book a valuable reference.
The descriptions of the particular mechanics of different postures were also better than those found in a lot of taiji books. Every teacher has a different perspective of taiji and I believe Muir does a good job expressing his point of view.
If you're expecting to learn taiji from this book without an instructor or prior experience - I would recommend against it. I found the text very complementary to what I had learned in my classes but being a beginner I was unable to "skip ahead" through book-learning alone.
The photos of the form are relatively numerous, one for each "count" employed in the system Master Liang invented. As with most taiji books I would have welcomed more though. It's far from being a flipbook that let's one visualize the form, but again the descriptions were above par (in my novice opinion).
Worth noting is the fact that the back of the book says Gordon Muir holds the title of Master in the Chen Style Practical Method while the book is about Yang style taiji. Does this mean his perspective of Yang style is colored by his experience with Chen? Who knows? I just thought it was an interesting factoid.
At any rate it's good to see a book about Master Liang's version of the long form in print again.
Summary of Yang Style Traditional Long Form T'ai Chi Ch'uan: As Taught by T.T. Liang
Gordon Muir began his martial arts studies at the age of twelve, followed by years of serious study of a wide variety of disciplines including judo, kyokushinkai, karate, kempo, several kung fu styles, and kickboxing. Eventually he discovered the internal martial arts, which led to t?ai chi and Master T. T. Liang, renowned teacher of Yang style. The culmination of the author?s longtime study of this style is this enlightening look at the Yang style of t?ai chi. Focusing on the revered traditional form rather than the more recently created short form, the book describes in depth the type of movement t?ai chi strives for that distinguishes it from other martial arts. Clear and concise instructions help students understand how to move in order to create internal strength. Numerous photographs and detailed descriptions showcase and simplify the movements, which include the traditional Yang stances, hand and arm positions, and moving and powering. Written in a simple, engaging style, the book is designed to help new students get started in this rewarding tradition and more advanced practitioners deepen their knowledge of it.Tai Chi & Qi Gong Books
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