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

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Summary: Make yourself soft and gentle then follow the enlightenment
Review: Great book explaining simple true. "Of the softest things in the world, Nothing is softer than water. Any hard objects in the way will be defeated by water. Water never changes, Hence soft defeates hard, Weak defeates strong. Everyone knows this but few practise it" It's your first step to Taijiquan.

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Summary: Taichi Chuan better than all books I've read so far
Review: I like this book a lot because the illustration and detailed movements helped me much bet ter than other books I've read in Taichi. Of course, having an instructor is better than reading a book, but if you don't the chance to take a Taichi class, BUY THIS BOOK! I feel confident in doing Taichi after reading this book, but I'm looking forward to taking a class to see how different reading this book and taking a class is.

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Summary: Taichi Chuan better than all books I've read so far
Review: I like this book a lot because the illustration and detailed movements helped me much bet ter than other books I've read in Taichi. Of course, having an instructor is better than reading a book, but if you don't the chance to take a Taichi class, BUY THIS BOOK! I feel confident in doing Taichi after reading this book, but I'm looking forward to taking a class to see how different reading this book and taking a class is.

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Summary: Lives up to it's title...
Review: I'm a fairly new student of Tai Chi Chuan as I've only been studying for two years. Without going into the why, I was looking for a supplement to my classes. I've looked at literally a hundred Tai Chi books, and while many cover the simplistic forms. Sifu Wong covers a detailed history and the origins of this martial art including all of the current derivatives and styles. That's right, I said Martial Art! Something that most books and video's on this subject seem to forget is that Tai Chi Chuan IS still a Martial Art and to get the FULL benefit, not only should you learn the FORMS, but an understanding of the martial application. Sifu Wong does a wonderful job of explaining all styles with a detailed flow diagram to guide you through each one. You won't lean Tai Chi from a book, but if your already taking classes, and need a reference to help you remember that new piece you just learned or to understand the application of it, or perhaps a more detailed history and the origins of your style. Curious about other styles? --> THIS IS YOUR BOOK!

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Summary: More styles illustrated than other similar books
Review: The title says it all with "The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan". With many Tai Chi Chuan books just detailing the sequence of one particular form, it is refreshing to find one that details the history, philosophies, various styles, philosophy, and spiritual development. Author Wong Kiew Kit, a Grandmaster living in Malaysia, does a thorough job of describing and detailing the various styles. This is the first Tai Chi Chuan book that I have read that covered more than one or two styles in detail. Wong Kiew Kit details Wudang Tai Chi Chuan, Chen-Style, Yang-Style, Wu Yu Xiang-Style, Wu Chuan You-Style, and Sun-Style. The illustrations are line drawings that sometimes take some effort before you really understand the movements to be made. However, if you are looking for a reference on Tai Chi Chuan that will bring a complete understanding of the subject in all of its nuances including history, philosophy, patterns, and just about anything else, this is a highly recommended purchase.

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Summary: Lives up to it's title...
Review: The title says it all with "The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan". With many Tai Chi Chuan books just detailing the sequence of one particular form, it is refreshing to find one that details the history, philosophies, various styles, philosophy, and spiritual development. Author Wong Kiew Kit, a Grandmaster living in Malaysia, does a thorough job of describing and detailing the various styles. This is the first Tai Chi Chuan book that I have read that covered more than one or two styles in detail. Wong Kiew Kit details Wudang Tai Chi Chuan, Chen-Style, Yang-Style, Wu Yu Xiang-Style, Wu Chuan You-Style, and Sun-Style. The illustrations are line drawings that sometimes take some effort before you really understand the movements to be made. However, if you are looking for a reference on Tai Chi Chuan that will bring a complete understanding of the subject in all of its nuances including history, philosophy, patterns, and just about anything else, this is a highly recommended purchase.

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Summary: More styles illustrated than other similar books
Review: The title says it all with "The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan". With many Tai Chi Chuan books just detailing the sequence of one particular form, it is refreshing to find one that details the history, philosophies, various styles, philosophy, and spiritual development. Author Wong Kiew Kit, a Grandmaster living in Malaysia, does a thorough job of describing and detailing the various styles. This is the first Tai Chi Chuan book that I have read that covered more than one or two styles in detail. Wong Kiew Kit details Wudang Tai Chi Chuan, Chen-Style, Yang-Style, Wu Yu Xiang-Style, Wu Chuan You-Style, and Sun-Style. The illustrations are line drawings that sometimes take some effort before you really understand the movements to be made. However, if you are looking for a reference on Tai Chi Chuan that will bring a complete understanding of the subject in all of its nuances including history, philosophy, patterns, and just about anything else, this is a highly recommended purchase.

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Summary: An excellent overview of the art
Review: This book is an excellent overview of all the styles of Tajiquan, including forms, martial applications, weapons, and qigong. The only fault is that the diagrams are difficult at best to try to follow and learn a form. But then again, if you really want to learn a form, you should be working with an instructor anyway.

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Summary: An excellent overview of the art
Review: This book is an excellent overview of all the styles of Tajiquan, including forms, martial applications, weapons, and qigong. The only fault is that the diagrams are difficult at best to try to follow and learn a form. But then again, if you really want to learn a form, you should be working with an instructor anyway.

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Summary: Just what the title says
Review: This book is just what its title states: a complete book on Tai Chi Chuan. This is one case where you can judge a book by its cover. It covers everything you would want to know about Tai Chi Chuan including its history, styles, health benefits, and martial applications to name a few. I never thought much of martial arts books that used illustrations to show forms, but this book manages to pull it off. If you want to learn about Tai Chi Chuan, or are currenty practising it, BUY THIS BOOK!