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You Me & Tai Chi [Kindle Edition]

Howard Gibbon
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This book concerns the arts of Tai Chi, Self Defence and the philosophy out of which they were born. Written without the use of obscure technical terms it will appeal to anyone interested in knowing what is behind those flowing, meditative movements. Howard has been a student and teacher of Tai Chi and self defense for 38 years and brings a fresh approach to this fascinating subject.

By taking example from nature, such as the trees, insects, animals, rivers, the sea and also from man’s inventiveness; the wheel, the computer and our social structures, Howard has expressed his own understanding of the Taoist principles.

The two composite factors of the Tao are the Yin and Yang and Howard has shown using the above examples how these elements are imbued on everything from the material to the immaterial.

You Me & Tai Chi is not a training manual but a viewpoint developed through personal experience and observations made from incidences occurring throughout Howard’s life.

Until the death of Grand Master Chee Soo in August 1994 Howard had been one of his students for twenty one years. Through commitment and dedication and with personal training from Chee Soo Howard was awarded the highest grade issued by the Grand Master.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 277 KB
  • Publisher: East - West Publications (30 Jun 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005A5YNVM
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #40,722 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This book will interest you if you want to find out more about the Lee Family Taoist Arts and the influence these arts have had on the life and teaching of Howard Gibbon. Howard is a Master instructor of Lee Family T'ai Chi and through his Association and the collection of instructional DVD's he has produced he is the foremost teacher of the style today. "You, Me and T'ai Chi" was first published in 1997 with the title,"Student of a Master". The original title paid homage to Chee Soo, Howard's teacher, and the individual through who we have received the Lee Family Taoist Arts. Today, so long after Chee Soo's death, the original title might be a bit obscure to new readers. Nevertheless, it is Chee Soo as mentor and teacher who helped Howard develop the insights and philosophy that he shares with us in this book. This is a book about one mans exploration of the Lee Family Arts and the Taoist ideas, practices and philosophy from which these Arts spring. It is part biography, part reflection on the Arts, part record of some of Howard's experience of training with Chee Soo. You won't learn how to practice Lee Family T'ai Chi in the training hall by reading this book, however, you will gain an insight into how dedicated practice of the Arts can lead to your T'ai Chi reaching beyond the classroom and finding its way into every aspect of your life and what you think is important. You may or may not agree with the insights and conclusions Howard has drawn from his practice of the Arts. If you are interested in T'ai Chi, Chee Soo and the gentle way the Tao has of helping shape our experience of life in the world then you will probably enjoy this book and the stories Howard tells in it.
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You Me & T`ai Chi 29 April 2012
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Howard s through provoking book on the philosophy behind the art of T`ai Chi written with great passion and a smattering of humour, full of anecdotes and stories that we can all relate to in our own lives which makes this instantly accessible but don`t be fooled by that as there is also a great underlying depth and knowledge on some of the more advanced aspects of T`ai Chi and the path they can lead you on.
All this for less than £2.00 what a bargain.
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Howard's an amazing man, and his book left me with some profound insights about his art. Highly recommended for anyone with even a moderate interest in Tai Chi and Eastern philosophy.
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