Simplified Tai Chi: The 24 and 48 Postures with Martial Applications
Language: English
Published by YMAA Publication Center, 1996
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Written by two top coaches at Chinese competition level Tai Chi, this text presents the 24 and 48 postures, often referred to as the Short Form, in easy-to-understand, step-by-step moves. Students can gain deeper insights (with explanations and insights) of the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements theory. Also included are guidelines for breating, directing the mind, aligning the body and developing Qi (Chi).
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- Title
- Simplified Tai Chi: The 24 and 48 Postures with Martial Applications
- Author
- Shou-Yu Liang
- Publisher
- YMAA Publication Center
- Publication year
- 1996
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1886969337
- ISBN 13
- 9781886969339
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- 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.
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About the Author
Wen-Ching Wu was born in Taiwan, China in 1964. He loved Wushu and many othe sports since a young age. During high school he was on the school's basketball an softball teams. He graduated from high school as a salutatorian. He came to the U.S. in 1983 to study Mechanical Engineering and in 1988, he graduated with honors from Northeastern University, with a BSME degree.
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