Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing

by Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim, David Gaffney

As Taijiquan has become increasingly popular, many people have inquired into its origins and development. Answers can be found in the Chen Style, the original method from Chen Village, Henan Province in the People's Republic of China. This book guides the reader through the historical development of the system, its philosophical roots, and through the intricacies of the various training methods of this unique form of Chiinese boxing. Legendary exploits of the Chen family are included to inspire today's practitioners.

248 pages, Paperback

First published November 28, 2001

Reviews

[Scott Lenga · Rating 5 out of 5]

After more than 30 years of tai chi practice, this is the best and clearest description of tai chi theory and practice that I have encountered. I have been going back to it again and again for 15 years. As my practice develops, different things pop out of the text that I did not fully appreciate on previous readings. Thorough and beautifully written in erudite English. This book is a treasure for beginners and advanced students of all styles of tai chi. Highly recommended.

[C Settles · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is difficult to understand without a solid background in Chen style Taiji.