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This extensively illustrated primer is the first English edition of Sun's classic 1919 book which explores both the theory and practice of the style, with emphasis on movements and postures. Tim Cartmell's translation provides both a standard by which practitioners can judge themselves and valuable information relevant to all versions of taijiquan. Tim Cartmell has done the American Taijiquan community a great service translating Sun Lutang's books into English.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was looking quite a long time for a translation of this book, and I'mvery glad there are two in the market these days. Althought Sun Lutangdescribes his own style, he gives a wonderfull theoretical insight,usufull for all taiji styles.
Thanks for the translation.
Thanks for the translation.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a welcome addition to the increasing resources now available for those wishing to study authentic Chinese martial arts. Sun Lutang became famous as an author of books on all the main internal styles and this work documents his own version of Taijiquan. It takes elements of Ba Gua and Xing I and combines all three 'internal' Chinese martial arts into a neat synthesis. As the editor, Tim Cartmell, points out, it is a supremely practical form, with many clever moves designed to answer likely tactics in a real encounter.
I personally believe it is quite possible to learn taiji working on one's own. It might even be preferable, given the ease with which unskilled and unscrupulous people set themselves up as teachers (masters, even.) This book would be useful for anyone wanting to learn the authentic art and prepared to think about it. It might take a bit of effort on it's own as the descriptions are not totally clear and foot position diagrams would have been a nice appendix, though it is possible to follow what is going on if you are serious (hence only 4 stars.) Maybe in the next edition?
However, we do have a valuable guide in the form of a video of Sun Lutang's daughter performing the set. Search the google video facility, where there is also rare foorage of Cheng Man Ching. Together, book and video are enough to learn from and would be of interest to anyone keen to learn from one of the early, pre-commercialised sources.
I personally believe it is quite possible to learn taiji working on one's own. It might even be preferable, given the ease with which unskilled and unscrupulous people set themselves up as teachers (masters, even.) This book would be useful for anyone wanting to learn the authentic art and prepared to think about it. It might take a bit of effort on it's own as the descriptions are not totally clear and foot position diagrams would have been a nice appendix, though it is possible to follow what is going on if you are serious (hence only 4 stars.) Maybe in the next edition?
However, we do have a valuable guide in the form of a video of Sun Lutang's daughter performing the set. Search the google video facility, where there is also rare foorage of Cheng Man Ching. Together, book and video are enough to learn from and would be of interest to anyone keen to learn from one of the early, pre-commercialised sources.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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17 Mar 2004
Format:Paperback
Tim Cartmell has done the American Taijiquan community a great service translating Sun Lutang's books into english. While the Sun style is one of the five orthodox styles of Taijiquan it isn't well known outside the Community but is gaining more acclaim due to the efforts of Dr. Paul Lam. The First 61 pages (not including the Introduction) gives the reader a breif biography of Grandmaster Sun illustrating and explaining some of his genius. Then page 62 to 193 gives a photo of a movement from the Sun empty-hand form followed by a short explanation paragraph. Finally page 197 to 220 gives a brief explanation of Push Hands. This book introduces the reader to the Sun style.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Excellent book
19 Jan 2005
Format:Paperback
From this English speakers perspective, Tim Cartmell's translation of a classic text by Sun Lutang is superb.
I began my Taiji training a year ago in the Yang style as it appears to be the most popular style available in Australia. However, I saw a video of competition Sun style taiji and was hooked.
This book has helped to feed my hunger for knowledge about the unique style developed by Sun Lutang.
Based upon this book (and Tim's input in Dan Millars translation of Sun Lutang's Xing Yi Quan book) I would not hesitate to recommend any book which has Tim as a participating author/translator.
I began my Taiji training a year ago in the Yang style as it appears to be the most popular style available in Australia. However, I saw a video of competition Sun style taiji and was hooked.
This book has helped to feed my hunger for knowledge about the unique style developed by Sun Lutang.
Based upon this book (and Tim's input in Dan Millars translation of Sun Lutang's Xing Yi Quan book) I would not hesitate to recommend any book which has Tim as a participating author/translator.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
eine Bereicherung
10 Sep 2010
Format:Paperback
Dieses Werk bereichert jede Kampfkunstbibliothek. So sollte es zumindest sein. Sun Lutang ist ja einer der Großen des chinesischen Wushu, was sich mit dieser Arbeit durchaus bestätigt. Das Buch ist allerdings keinesfalls für Anfänger gedacht, schon deshalb, weil es über kein gutes Bildmaterial verfügt. Das ist aber mein einziger Kritikpunkt.
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