Author : Stuart Alve Olson
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 35,1 MB
Release : 2002-08-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781556434167
Now 101 years old, Master T. T. Liang came to the U.S. from Taiwan in the 1960s to introduce t'ai chi to America. His life story is full of the stuff that makes a great martial arts adventure: a career as a high-ranking government official, street fights and shootouts, opium dens and prostitutes, mystical martial arts masters and monks—the story of a life lived to the absolute maximum. Twenty-five photographs add to the captivating life story of this great t'ai chi master.
Author : Jonathan Russell
Publisher :
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 15,7 MB
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Tai chi
ISBN : 9780982847107
This book is a thorough examination of the renowned Tai Chi teacher T. T. Liang's unique use of rhythm to aid in the understanding and practice of Tai Chi Chuan. More than a "how to" book, T. T. LIANG'S TAI CHI CHUAN explains in contemporary terms the subtle concepts and ideas behind this unique form. The relevance of each beat is explained using photographs and diagrams to lead the reader step by step through the intricacies, both mental and physical, of each posture.
Author : T.T. Liang
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 10,92 MB
Release : 2011-04-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0307787257
For the student who has already mastered the basic postures, this book addresses itself to the philosophy behind the system of movements and to all the variations possible.
Author : Jonathan Russell
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 25,64 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781556434419
This centuries-old harmonizing of movements resembles a dance in which the lead switches from partner to partner with every movement, requiring participants to enter into a bodily dialogue with each other. Each movement has a specified number of beats, which aids in the correct positioning of one’s body. The book is amply illustrated with photographs of Master T. T. Liang performing the two-person dance.
Author : Gordon Muir
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,74 MB
Release : 2008-05-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781583942215
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.
Author : Lawrence Galante
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 24,48 MB
Release : 1981-01-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1609257103
A comprehensive text that includes a study of the origins and history of Tai Chi; a detailed analysis of its relationship to Western philosophy, the I Ching, Tao te Ching, yoga, and Zen. The author also ties its use to esoteric systems, and discusses health and Chinese medicine in relation to Tai Chi. Includes several hundred detailed photographs showing application of the positions.
Author : Stuart Alve Olson
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 12,3 MB
Release : 2001-11-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780892819447
Provides a step-by-step photographic guide to each posture in the Before Heaven T'ai Chi form and illustrates the 64 postures of the After Heaven T'ai Chi form. Also includes discussion of the universal principals of the pratice of T'ai Chi and the philosophy of the I Ching.
Author : Paul Brecher
Publisher : HarperThorsons
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 30,17 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780007103393
This comprehensive introduction to Tai Chi includes a discussion of all the main Tai Chi styles and explains the difference between the various lineages.
Author : Bruce Frantzis
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 13,58 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1583943595
In Bagua and Tai Chi, noted teacher Bruce Frantzis demonstrates through these two important practices what is required to develop and embody high levels of chi flow. Inside the slow-motion movements of tai chi is a sophisticated mind/body/spirit practice. Derived from the I Ching (Book of Changes), bagua is unique in its circular movements, spiraling energy, and unpredictable changes of direction. Frantzis begins with an overview of both bagua and tai chi and their origins in Chinese culture, followed by comprehensive advice on how to incorporate these practices into daily Western life. Written in an easy, conversational style, the book provides an explanation of an art that is practiced by millions in China to release stress and maintain a vigorous level of health. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), the 2.3 million Americans who currently practice tai chi report improved sleep, conditioning, and overall wellness. Bagua and Tai Chi offers a gentle healing and strengthening system that will appeal to a wide audience, including martial artists, meditators, dancers and athletes, personal trainers, and anyone looking to reduce stress and increase calmness and clarity through an effective, low-impact body practice.
Author : Dan Docherty
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,9 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Tai chi
ISBN : 9781847970848
Tai Chi Chuan - Decoding the Classics for the Modern Martial Artist is the first book in English to provide a detailed, illustrated explanation of the Tai Chi Chuan Classics, the Classic of Boxing and the Tai Chi Diagram Explanation.
