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The author was inspired by observing butterflies to develop a system of Tai Chi that could be performed in a limited space and within a relatively short time. He designed Tai Chi movements that naturally enhance the Qi flow in the order directed by Chinese medicine and whilst it can be used to treat a wide variety of illnesses, its real power is in preventing illness. Succinct and effective the reader can learn this form of Tai Chi within a day and can be performed anywhere -no matter how little space available.
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Martin Faulks has been a student of the oriental martial arts since he was five years old. He has a black belt in the Korean martial art, Kuk Sool Won and is proficient in the mystical disciplines of China including Tai Chi, Meditation, Qi Gong and the legendary form of Yi Jin Jing.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have never done Taichi but have wanted to for a long time. Due to having to stay in hospital night and day to accompany my daughter for the next few months I have limited space and time and I needed something fast to calm me and to strengthen me. This book is easy to follow and I feel that it does both.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Altogether - I'm happy with this purchase.
This book is small and, being so, it's presentation of each movement has to be displayed over a turn-of-the-page - which is a little frustrating and awkward, when a newcomer is practising the moves, and has to stop mid-flow to turn over!
That said, I find the descriptions and illustrations adequate and clear, as these moves are not complicated. The large part of the book is dedicated to a series of moves which can be done as a "set" by any beginner/unfit person quite easily, or can be done individually - it's up to yourself to choose. At the correct (slow) speed of movement, the whole lot (with repeats) takes about 10 - 15 minutes, and can be done in a space large enough for you to stand comfortably in, while having a bit of leeway to stretch your arms. The feet stay on the ground for all-but-one of the basic exercises, and a bit of bending is required for only one, and for a beginner, the degree of that can be increased gradually - or the exercise skipped.
At the back of the book is a small section of advanced exercises one of which again requires standing on one foot, while the other leg and both arms do their own things! I'll keep that for later (possibly much later!). Once again -it's the users choice, the other exercises can be used, instead.
I've been doing a few Tai Chi exercises daily for years now, and find it a gentle, refreshing kind of exercise, which I feel a benefit from. This form of exercise can be done by a range of people, regardless of age or fitness, and all will feel benefit from just having a bit of a stretch of the muscles ... or, you can take it further - and much further, if you choose.
For the price - I'd say this little book is very worthwhile.
This book is small and, being so, it's presentation of each movement has to be displayed over a turn-of-the-page - which is a little frustrating and awkward, when a newcomer is practising the moves, and has to stop mid-flow to turn over!
That said, I find the descriptions and illustrations adequate and clear, as these moves are not complicated. The large part of the book is dedicated to a series of moves which can be done as a "set" by any beginner/unfit person quite easily, or can be done individually - it's up to yourself to choose. At the correct (slow) speed of movement, the whole lot (with repeats) takes about 10 - 15 minutes, and can be done in a space large enough for you to stand comfortably in, while having a bit of leeway to stretch your arms. The feet stay on the ground for all-but-one of the basic exercises, and a bit of bending is required for only one, and for a beginner, the degree of that can be increased gradually - or the exercise skipped.
At the back of the book is a small section of advanced exercises one of which again requires standing on one foot, while the other leg and both arms do their own things! I'll keep that for later (possibly much later!). Once again -it's the users choice, the other exercises can be used, instead.
I've been doing a few Tai Chi exercises daily for years now, and find it a gentle, refreshing kind of exercise, which I feel a benefit from. This form of exercise can be done by a range of people, regardless of age or fitness, and all will feel benefit from just having a bit of a stretch of the muscles ... or, you can take it further - and much further, if you choose.
For the price - I'd say this little book is very worthwhile.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is a wonderful little book, especially for the newcomer to Tai Chi, I purchased it as a gift.
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Butterfly Tai Chi
Keep your money and do not waste it on this book. There are far better books and DVDS on the market. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by Alfred Ferguson
Would be better in a different format
Would be better in a different format - perhaps ringbound or as a set of cards - so that you could keep it open on relevant page while practising the movement. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by carrie
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