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T'ai Chi Ch'uan for Health and Self-Defense: Philosophy and Practice Paperback – September 12, 1977

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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.
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    September 12, 1977
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  6. ISBN-10
    0394724615
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage; Revised edition (September 12, 1977)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394724615
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394724614
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.15 x 0.33 x 8 inches
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  • C. James T
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book I wish I was recommended back in the 80's
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2023
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    This is the book I wish I was recommended back in the 80's when I started Cheng Man Ching's lineage Tai Chi Chuan! If you could only buy one book on Tia Chi Chuan this would be it. Its depth as well as its breadth can keep you practicing for decades. I do not know why I put off on buying it for so long. Maybe the title? If your a dedicated Tai Chi student, put this book on your must read list.
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  • bemusement
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the beginner but a deep study of Tai Chi
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2016
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    I can't say enough about this book. For the unitiated, this book is a translation of poetic advice by the great taijiquan masters as a notation of the route to take to get where they got, which, if you believe history, were unbeatable as martial artists. I am not so sure about that one, but my own teacher recommended this book to me. Many years ago I bought it and read it, but had no inkling what it was talking about. Through the years I have intermittently practised taijiaquan and studied it also. The book is a route, but only has limited application without a personal translator.

    The book is perhaps the only Chinese-English translation of the advises and poems from the masters. It's the only one I am aware of. He not only translates it literally but figuratively as well.

    I don't recommend this for a beginner.
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  • Demitri Pevzner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A rare gem
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2009
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    First and foremost, this is not a text for a beginner. If you are looking for a book that teaches the form, this is not what you are looking for.

    For an intermediate student, this little book will become a valuable sources of reference. Contained here, are translations of the Taiji Classics. Mainly:

    -The Tai Chi Chuan Classic,
    -Wang Chun Yueh's Mental Elucidation of Thirteen Postures,
    -Wang Chun Yueh's Tai Chi Chuan Treatise,
    -Song of Substance and Function of the Thirteen Postures,

    Each passage contains comments seasoned by T.T. Liang's many years of experience. The writings describe the appropriate weight distribution, posture, breathing, and sensations which a practitioner should feel if doing the form properly.

    Definitely an eye opener for anyone who is serious about their study of Tai Chi Quan, and wants a deeper understanding of the forms and their applications.
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  • Zen Elder
    3.0 out of 5 stars Lliang's Tai Chi Chuan for Health and Self-Defense
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015
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    First of all, the book took two weeks to get here from Illinois, and they usually take five-six days. Master Liang goes into a lot of detail on the different movements and their function in martial arts. He also comments on four classic Tai Chi Chuan texts and includes a section on the development of the Yang style. I'm taking Tai Chi primarily for health, and I'm not really interested in the martial arts' aspects, although my teacher frequently demonstrates those as the basis for the various Tai Chi movements. Those who are more interested in the martial arts aspects of Tai Chi would probably like this book. I prefer Da Liu's T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Meditation, which talks about Chinese medicine, energy flow and breath as related to the movements and the connection between Tai Chi and meditation.
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  • Will Quan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022
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    The book that got me interested in Tai Chi years ago. Great book. Relevant and inspiring. Not a "how to do" book which is what makes it great.
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  • Bruce N. Teague
    5.0 out of 5 stars An old master
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
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    According to TT Liang life begins at seventy
    Everything before is preparation
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  • Tom Fisher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not a book to take lightly
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
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    Several levels to this book, will use as a reference manual in years to come. As wisdom increases, so the depth of the book will unfold.
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  • Dovie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Need to already be familiar with Tai Chi
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
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    loved this book have been doing Tai Chi for almost 20 years. Great book

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  • MarkD
    5.0 out of 5 stars T.T. Liang- Tai Chi for health and self-defence
    Reviewed in Spain on July 1, 2019
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    A classic book on Tai Chi Chuan
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  • A. Lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the beginner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2012
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    After years of practicing the form, this book was the one that I hoped would pull together the information my Tai Chi teacher has been trying to tell me. I wasn't dissapointed, having read 'Steal my art' this book helped me to unravel some stuff to a deeper level of understanding. NOT the sudden 'someone turned the lights on' that most of us hope to get, but much more subtle. Probably because a student absolutely has to be ready to access this. Only the serious student should get this book and only then after considerable practice and thoughtful study of the classics. The commentary on each part of the classics is excellent.
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  • Mr. H,T,Suddick
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2014
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    interesting
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