Tai Chi Chuan: 24 & 48 Postures with Martial Applications

Author: Liang Shou-Yu
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Keywords: martial, applications, postures, amp, chi, chuan, tai
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 1996-09-25
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1886969337
ISBN-13: 9781886969339

Book Description:

An extraordinary guide to Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), the "Grand Ultimate" way of health and martial arts. Written by one of China’s top-ranked coaches (Liang), the 24 and 48 postures, often referred to as the Short Form, are presented in an easy to understand, step-by-step fashion. Also included are guidelines for breathing, directing the mind, aligning the body and developing Qi (Chi).

* Learn how the practice of Taijiquan can improve health.
* Discover martial applications for each posture that will make your learning more authentic and alive!
* In only twenty minutes a day, you can practice the 24 & 48 postures.
* Gain deeper insight with the explanations and illustrations of the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements Theory.
* A practical learning tool for beginners, and an excellent reference guide for more advanced students.


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