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A poetic manual of Wu style t'ai chi practice. (For this item please quote stock ID 6734) ISBN: 9781556431678

T.C. Lee is a recognised master of the tai chi chuan developed by the famous Wu Kam Chin of Hong Kong. In this book he discusses: an explanation of the 10 fundamental principles; a brief history of tai chi chuan masters; the seven basic stances; principles in the cultivation of chi; duration of the static meditative exercises; stances; and much more. (For this item please quote stock ID 13358) ISBN: 9780865680227

In this guide, a Western-trained doctor and tai chi chuan master explores the practice of tai chi. Dr. Wen Zee focuses on the health benefits derived from practicing this ancient martial art, offering case studies and published medical research on the effects of tai chi on balance, stress, and osteoporosis. Detailed instructions on tai chi, meditation, and qigong are also provided along with black-and-white photos and illustrations. (For this item please quote stock ID 20072) ISBN: 9781556433894

Widely considered to be one of the best set of Tai Chi forms ever created, it is suitable for advanced levels. This beautifully composed and well balanced set is used by most major tai chi competitions around the world. The 42 Forms retains all the traditional principles of the four major styles (namely Yang, Chen, Wu and Sun) of Tai Chi. Requiring 6 to 10 minutes to complete the set, it provides learners with great health benefits and many advanced Tai Chi techniques. Volume I contains an introduction, step-by-step instructions of the first 19 of the 42 forms, and a demonstration by Dr Lam of the 19 Forms from the front and back views. Click here for the names of the forms. Volume II contains an introduction, step-by-step instructions of the last 23 of the 42 forms, and a demonstration by Dr Lam of the 23 Forms from the front and back views, as well as the complete Combined 42 Forms. Click here for the names of the forms. Features: >Demonstrations of the complete set by Dr Lam from front and back views >Step-by-step, precise and comprehensive instructions >All movements are shown from the front and back and with close-up views >Volumes 1 and 2 can be learnt and practised independently or together >Demonstrations of the complete set by Dr Lam from front and back views (For this item please quote stock ID 26956) ISBN: 9780975061978

Here is the original, rarely seen Tai Ji Quan developed by Yang Lu Chan's best Imperial Palace Guard student, Quan You, over 150 years ago. While other styles branched off into sport, health, and meditation, Quan You's disciples preserved the traditional ways. This book covers the principles, characteristics, and essentials of the Wu method, along with its famous masters. The entire classical form is illustrated step-by-step, and includes weapons skills. About The Author Tina Chunna Zhang has experienced Chinese martial arts and dance since her childhood in Beijing, China. She moved to the U.S. in the 1980s. She has studied and trained with famous internal martial arts masters both in China and in the U.S. She is a fifth-generation practitioner of Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan, training directly under Master Li Bing Ci. She won gold medals in sparring at the Summer Bash Chinese Martial Arts Championships in 2001 and 2002. She has continued to participate and win numerous medals in martial arts tournaments in China and in the U.S. every year. Tina actively teaches Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan and Ba Gua Zhang at the Wu Tang Physical Cultural Association internal martial arts studio and various sports clubs and fitness gyms in New York City. Frank Allen has studied and practiced the internal energy arts since 1973. He was an early student of Master B. P. Chan, from whom he learned the internal martial arts of Ba Gua Zhang, Xing Yi Quan, and Tai Ji Quan, as well as the healing art of Qi Gong. Frank began to study with Master B. K. Frantzis in 1976 and over the next two and a half decades studied Frantzis?s internal martial arts, including Wu Style Tai Ji Quan, Nei Gong, and Taoist meditation. He has also studied the internal martial arts with Master Jiang Jian Yee. In 1979 Frank founded the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association in New York City, with branches in Southern California, Middletown, New York, and Frankfurt, Germany. (For this item please quote stock ID 30351) ISBN: 9781583941546

Northern Wu Style Tai Chi Sabre is a traditional apparatus routine in Chinese martial arts named "Tai Ji Shi Shan Dao". It has the same characteristic of Wu style Tai chi which is consistent, agile and relaxed; but it also has the character of "Dao" which requires the movements to be vigorous, nimble and powerful. This sabre routine taught by Mr. Jian Gao has an extra movement - "throwing 12 coins as 12 darts" which showed a rare concealed weapon throwing method. The DVD contains three sections:
(1) the whole routine demonstration
(2) the introductory lecture conducted by jian Gao
(3) the breakdown movements of the routine
Filmed with beautiful soundtrack and Australian scenery, this DVD presents a wonderful opportunity to search a traditional Chinese apparatus "Kong Fu" for you! (For this item please quote stock ID 31170)

(For this item please quote stock ID 13921) ISBN: 9789622391031

48-style health Tai Chi Chuan (bilingual) Content Description: 48-style Taijiquan movements rich in contents, not counting potential revenue potential than twice as many 24-style Taijiquan. These include: palm, lifting, hook three kinds of hand-type: lunge, virtual step, servant step, break-step, small step, semi-Bu, independence and other 9 kinds of step-step-type: sub-feet, Teng Chiao, shoot foot, put lotus feet legs, four kinds of law as well as a variety of techniques and footwork. In addition, the 48-style Taijiquan pay more attention to the left and right movement symmetry, so that not only increases the amount of exercise boxing exercises, but also appears to take into account was closed, layout complete. This book teaches you to play the way graphic 48-style Taijiquan, simple, easy to master,

(For this item please quote stock ID 32300) ISBN: 9787537733328

Since ancient times Tai Chi Chuan has been practiced as a holistic mind/body fitness system, bringing immense benefits for practitioners in health, longevity, relaxation, and concentration. Tai Chi Chuan was also practiced as an effective and deadly martial art. Because of this, the ancient masters rarely disclosed their secrets, guarding them as closely as they would military secrets. They preserved their profound insights in obscure songs, poems, and classics, revealing only to those they considered trustworthy and ready for such knowledge. That is, until this century. Now, you can reap the benefits of centuries of wisdom and practical experience to deepen and refine your Tai Chi Chuan. Discover ways to reach the essence of your Form and take your Push Hands to higher levels. Dr. Yang has translated these classics from the original Chinese, and has written commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds. Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style is an invaluable resource for students who seek true understanding of their art. ? Useful for any style of Tai Chi Chuan ? Sound, practical advice for any martial art ? Key points for incorporating the teachings into your practice. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned teacher of Chinese Martial Arts and the author of 28 books and over 30 videos. Born and raised in Taiwan, he has been studying and teaching these arts for 38 years. Dr. Yang, Inside Kung Fu Magazine?s Man of the Year in 1990, lives in Newton, Massachusetts. (For this item please quote stock ID 22088) ISBN: 9781886969179

Since ancient times Tai Chi Chuan has been practiced as a holistic mind/body fitness system, bringing immense benefits for practitioners in health, longevity, relaxation, and concentration. Tai chi chuan was also practiced as an effective and deadly martial art. Because of this, the ancient masters rarely disclosed their secrets, guarding them as closely as they would military secrets. They preserved their profound insights in obscure songs, poems, and classics, revealing only to those they considered trustworthy and ready for such knowledge. That is, until this century. Now, you can reap the benefits of centuries of wisdom and practical experience to deepen and refine your Tai chi chuan. Discover ways to reach the essence of your Form and take your Push Hands to higher levels. Dr. Yang has translated these classics from the original Chinese, and has written commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds. Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style is an invaluable resource for students who seek true understanding of their art. >Useful for any style of Tai Chi Chuan >Sound, practical advice for any martial art >Key points for incorporating the teachings into your practice. (For this item please quote stock ID 17477) ISBN: 9781886969988

(For this item please quote stock ID 10390) ISBN: 9789622391000