Simplified Tai Chi Chuan

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24 Postures with Applications & Standard 48 Postures

By Wen-Ching Wu and Shou-Yu Liang

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Summary

Simplified Tai Chi Chuan by Wen-Ching Wu and Shou-Yu Liang offers a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles and practice of Tai Chi. The book presents an accessible approach to learning Tai Chi with detailed instructions, diagrams, and explanations that make it suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Focused on balance, relaxation, and coordination, it explores the health benefits and meditative aspects of this ancient martial art.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you're interested in exploring Tai Chi as a form of exercise or stress relief, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the simplified style of Tai Chi Chuan. It may appeal to you if you value clear instruction on tai chi techniques, with a focus on improving your physical health and mental well-being. Perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their practice, it also encourages a greater connection to this ancient martial art's cultural roots.

Simplified Tai Chi Chuan

With every movement presented in 2-4 large photos along with instructions, this title includes two popular sequences: Simplified 24 Posture Sequence created in China in 1956 to popularize tai chi worldwide, and the Standard 48 Posture Sequence created in 1976 to help intermediate students experience traditional movements in a mid-length form.

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This revised edition of our bestselling beginner Tai Chi Chuan book includes a new and modern easy-to-follow layout. Every tai chi movement is presented in 2-4 large photographs with clear instructions, followed by key points to help you learn properly.

In 1956, the Chinese Athletic Committee created the Simplified 24 Posture Tai Chi form from the Yang style. The movements in this simplified form are easy to learn, and the postures are standardised to the Yang style. Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 24 Posture is the most popular beginner tai chi form practised today. It takes about 10 hours to learn and can be performed in 6 minutes.

In 1976, the Chinese Athletic Committee created the 48 Posture Tai Chi form from Yang, Wu, Chen, and Sun styles. This allows an intermediate practitioner to experience these traditional styles in one short form. This tai chi form can be performed in 12 minutes.

Inside this book:

A general introduction to tai chi chuan.
A theoretical foundation of tai chi chuan.
Tai chi history.
Guidelines for good practice including fundamental stances, balance, breathing, and movement.
The entire Simplified 24 Posture Tai Chi form with step-by-step instructions.
Martial applications for the Simplified 24 Posture Tai Chi form.
The entire 48 Posture Tai Chi form with step-by-step instructions.
Foot placement diagram.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The third edition of Simplified Tai Chi Chuan by Wen-Ching Wu and Shou-Yu Liang is praised for its clear and informative approach to teaching Tai Chi. It provides detailed instruction on a simplified twenty-four posture and an expanded forty-eight posture sequence, making it accessible to beginners and intermediate students. The book skilfully combines visual aids with straightforward language, and includes English translations of Chinese terms to assist learners. It effectively balances historical context, theory, and practical guidance, although it concludes somewhat abruptly.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781594392788

Publisher: YMAA Publication Center

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 May 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: YMAA Publication Center

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: 22 black & white illustrations, 595 black & white halftones

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 667g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Grandmaster Liang, Shou-Yu, is author of numerous martial art books and videos, and an internationally renowned teacher of Chinese martial arts and qigong. He is one of China's top coaches, a past judge for numerous national martial arts competitions, and head coach for the first and second Canadian National Wushu teams. Grandmaster Liang operates his martial arts institute in Vancouver British Columbia. Wen-Ching Wu is author of seven books and five videos. He is a past USA martial arts grand champion and has been teaching martial arts since 1991. Wen Ching Wu resides near East Providence, Rhode Island.