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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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If you learn the external Tai Chi forms, but do not consider the quality of motion, the emotion of motion, and the psychology of motion -- then you miss the essence of Tai Chi. That is why this book is a powerful asset to anyone studying any form of Tai Chi. It goes to the heart of Tai Chi philosophy and examines the "internal" aspect of Tai Chi motion and its deep meaning as a microcosm of life.
This book recommends live classes as the optimum way to learn Tai Chi, but in a class setting there is not time for any teacher to explain the wealth of information this book contains. Therefore, this book is a powerful addition to any class or video program.
This book could also be helpful to Tai Chi teachers seeking simple ways to explain complex Chinese concepts. It is not easy to make the complex simple. This book does it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The book explains that Traditional Chinese Medicine (of which T'ai Chi & Qigong are a part)works best when the practitioner "understands" and "believes" in the therapy. Therefore, the in depth analytical explanation of this ancient health science, coupled with the experiential exercises peppered throughout the book, create a powerful program. I noticed that the T'ai Chi Forms Grand Champion, Sifu Hong Yijiao, rated this book excellant for this very reason. For a deep understanding of the many facets of T'ai Chi & Qigong's Eastern mind/body philosophy and Western medicine's growing understanding of it, this book is an excellant resource. Teachers as well as expert students will find many ways of looking at T'ai Chi & Qigong that are fresh, modern, and meaningful to everyone in today's stressed out modern world. Especially the chapters on using T'ai Chi & Qigong for specific therapies, corporate wellness, and social health problems, including education and prison rehab. A great resource for anyone interested in T'ai Chi & Qigong, but especially for those newly curious about it, it makes a top rate primer. Also, it is a great desk reference for anyone in the health or education field. Every doctor and nurse should have a copy of it.
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>"Sometimes Chinese culture can be difficult to explain. Sifu Douglas successfully uses American culture to explain the art of T'ai Chi Chuan. He simplifies difficult concepts, making them easier to understand. This book takes the best parts of T'ai Chi and makes them understandable to Americans without requiring a grounding in Chinese culture and history." > Sifu Hong, Yijiao, Ranked Number One in T'ai Chi Forms, U.S.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Tai Chi manual - NO !
From the title you imagine this is a "how to manual" infact it goes into the spiritual side of Tai Chi and not the physical so was no use to me. Read more
Published 11 months ago by K. J. Waller
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fine for most practitioners, but not for the martial artist
The book is easy to read and does explain concepts well - but there just isn't enough information on the martial aspects
to the author's credit he doesn't set out to cover the... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2000 by P. Doyle
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Agree With T'ai Chi Forms Grand Champion Excellant Rating
The T'ai Chi Forms Grand Champion's excellant rating is right on. This book takes the complex and esoteric Chinese concepts that can take decades to absorb and explains them using... Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2000
2.0 out of 5 stars
I think he is missing the point.
I have been attending Tai Chi lessons a couple of times a week for the past 14 months. This book just did not work for me. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2000 by j.ketley@virgin.net
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good over all background, poor description of form.
This book gives a good, understandable introduction to the mysteries of Tai Chi Chuan. I had many questions about Chi, Chi Kung and the Taoist background of Tai Chi. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!....And don't let the title fool you!
As both a student and teacher of the Martial Arts, I understand how difficult and baffling some of these concepts can be. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book - unworthy title
No one is an idiot buying this book. I rate it a 5. Well structured, Good illustrations, good writing. Picked up many good tips. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is all you ever needed to know to change your life
I have been studying and teaching martial arts now for 21 years. I am a hugh collector of martial arts literary works. This book is written by a true visionary. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent "Western-oriented" explanation of Tai Chi
Even though my wife and I have been students of Bill Douglas and his Kwang Ping Yang style of Tai Chi for 3 years, the first third of his book was still a revelation. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is an outstanding book for anyone considering T'ai Chi.
Over the past few weeks my wife and myself had began T'ai Chi in our home in the evenings. We tried acouple different videos but we were having a hard time grasping it. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 1999
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