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TONE YOUR BODY, RELAX YOUR MIND
Whatever your level of fitness, Step-by-Step Tai Chi offers a simple but effective program of exercise and stress reduction, based on the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. In addition to learning the fundamentals of Tai Chi through his carefully designed four-level program, Master Lam Kam Chuen will introduce you to Small Circle Form Tai Chi, an original method he has developed -- based on classical Tai Chi styles -- requiring a minimum of time and space.
Step-by-Step Tai Chi features:
* Detailed and easy-to-follow instruction for the basic movements of Tai Chi, plus Small Circle Form, complete with color illustrations that will guide you through every movement
* Specially selected exercises to help you build up strength, flexibility, and stamina in the muscles and joints of your upper and lower body
* Simple routines that you can perform in half an hour or less, with no previous experience, special clothing, or equipment required
* An ideal foundation if you wish to study advanced forms of Tai Chi
Whether you are looking for a way to reduce stress or a new way to exercise, Step-by-Step Tai Chi will keep you fit -- inside and out.
About the Author
Master Lam Kam Chuen is a recognized master of the arts of Tai Chi and Chi Kung, and a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. He was born in Hong Kong shortly after World War II and at a very early age began training in Chinese martial arts.
Studying under masters such as Lung Tse Chung and Yim Sheung Mo (both of whom were disciples of Ku Yue Chang, known throughout China as "The King of Iron Palm"), he was trained in Choy Lee Fut, Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Iron Palm, as well as Tai Chi.
He then studied Chinese medicine, becoming a qualified bonesetter and herbalist, and opened a school and clinic in Hong Kong. He also undertook the study of Chi Kung, a system for the cultivation of internal energy in the body. Using his medical skills and his knowledge of Chi Kung he began to develop a new form of Tai Chi, now known as Lam Style Tai Chi.
Master Lam came to the West in 1976 when he became the first Tai Chi instructor appointed to teach in the Inner London Education Authority. In 1987 he gave the first European demonstration of the art of Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung, which he studied in Beijing under Professor Yu Yong Nian, the world's leading authority. He now teaches and practices medicine at The Lam Clinic in London's Chinatown.
Following the widely acclaimed BBC series, "The Way of the Warrior", Master Lam was invited to act as consultant to the sequel publication, The Way of Harmony. This was followed by his ground-breaking work published by Gaia Books, The Way of Energy, introducing the Zhan Zhuang system of "Standing Like a Tree".
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46 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are looking for a beginners book on tai chi then this is the one to buy. A lot of work has gone in to the presentation and the author clearly knows not only the subject but how to teach it and present it in a clear manner. Not a book for experienced practioners, but for the novice.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book explains Tai Chi really step by step. It explains philosophy of Tai Chi, warming movements, working with a partner, and 24-Movements. The book explains each movement and what to do. (how to breathe, how to stand, how to relax, etc.)
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For a complete beginner like me who wasn't able to get to any classes this book is very good. It explains all the exercises first to ensure you don't injure yourself by jumping in feet first! My only criticism would be some of the more complex moves of the actual form aren't described as well as they could be, and sometimes the arrows on the diagrams are a little confusing. But a second read of the page usually enlightens you!
Definately a good starting point for someone wanting to get into Tai Chi
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Spot on
The book is in brilliant condition and arrived very quickly. It's been very helpful for me as i prefer to teach myself when it comes to martial arts.
Published 2 months ago by Phill
Absolute perfect for a beginner
I highly recommend this book for anyone just beginning,the exercises are so easy to do and are explained in the simplest terms a child of 8 could follow them. Read more
Published 5 months ago by xxenigmaxx1
Simplicity
Trying to explain a complex subject with words anyone with an elementary education would understand is a great skill and a gift. Not everyone possesses these. Read more
Published 7 months ago by arjie
Tai chi
This is a great book . Really good for beginners . Instructions are simple to understand .Each exercise has an illustration which is ideal .You can go at your own speed. Read more
Published 8 months ago by EdWard
Step by Step
The book arrived in good condition and earlier than anticipated. The description was "spot-on"
Master Lam Kam Chuen explains and guides us very gently and skilfully through... Read more
Master Lam Kam Chuen explains and guides us very gently and skilfully through... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Grandpa T
Easy reading
This book offers very simple and easy to learn steps, without needing an instructor by your side.
Published 19 months ago by Natasha
step by step tai chi
It fits in very well with the Tai Chi movements. I also find this CD very relaxing and is a pleasure just to sit and listen to it in times of rest and relaxation.
Published on 3 May 2010 by R. Hamer
step-by-step tai chi
excellent book.well written with easy to follow instructions,both
in pictorial and written form.a "must have"for beginners in tai chi.
in pictorial and written form.a "must have"for beginners in tai chi.
Published on 13 Mar 2009 by P. Fiddes
This really is a fine book
Having known nothing before looking at this book, I was instantly impressed with what must have been a lot of hard work - this book is very user friendly with helpful pictures and... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 1999
Best introductory book I've seen!
Easy to understand illustrations and clear writing make this a good book for beginners and the curious. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 1999
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