The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Practice

by Wong Kiew Kit

Master the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Chuan with this informative guide.

One of the most popular Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi Chuan is also one of the most effective stress relievers available. In China, it is also used extensively for the prevention and treatment of illnesses, and its beneficial effects on health and fitness are now widely recognized in the West. The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the practical application and potential benefits of Tai Chi Chuan.

This tai chi guide is packed with step-by-step illustrations for practice at home and covers everything you would want to know about this ancient art, including its benefits for mental, spiritual and emotional development. It is both an ideal introductory guide and an invaluable reminder for those who have already taken classes.

Topics in The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan include:
Tai Chi Chuan as a Martial Art
The Concept of Yin-Yang and Tai Chi Chuan
The Historical Development of the Various Styles
Advice from the Great Masters
Techniques and Skills of Pushing Hands
Specific Techniques for Combat Situations
Taoism and Spiritual Development in Tai Chi Chuan
And much more

Genres: Martial Arts, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Health, Reference

336 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2002

About the author

Wong Kiew Kit is a fourth generation successor from the Southern Shaolin Monastery in China (not to be confused with the more commonly known Shaolin Monastery in Henan Province) and is a grandmaster of Shaolin Kung Fu and Qigong. He is also the head of the Shaolin Wahnam Institute.

Reviews

[Ilaria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un’ottima guida. Sebbene lo stile che pratico da più di sette anni non sia menzionato nel libro, ho comunque ritrovato molte figure dallo stesso nome o simile (anche se eseguite a volte in modo diverso) e sono riuscita a immaginarle, e ciò ha reso la lettura molto scorrevole e piacevole. Ho scoperto e imparato alcune nozioni che ho integrato con quelle che già possedevo grazie agli insegnamenti del mio Maestro. In generale, nulla di quanto narrato mi è stato di oscura comprensione, perciò per comprenderlo consiglio di leggerlo dopo aver praticato il tai chi per qualche anno.