The Essence of Taijiquan
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.18 (956 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1500609234 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 290 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Toni Subirats said Ara fa uns 10 anys vaig tenir la oportunitat de. Ara fa uns 10 anys vaig tenir la oportunitat de conèixer personalment al, per mi, excepcional persona i mestre Chen Shi tong en un viatge que vàrem fer a la Xina. Ell no surt pas en el llibre d'en Gaffney, però és com si hi sortís ja que el que ens ensenyava Chen Shi Tong és el que la majoria de la familia Chen aprenien a Chenjiagou. Tot i que jo a Barcelona vaig practicar Taiji Chen amb en Jose Luis Serra (que en aquell temps era alumne de ChenShiTong) hi havien moltes coses relatives a la teoria de fons de la filosofia i manera de entrenar del Taiji que no em quedaven c. "This is an excellent resource for any serious student of Chen style taijiquan" according to Andrew. This is an excellent resource for any serious student of Chen style taijiquan. I also own and have read (several times) the authors' previous book, Chen Style Taijiquan - The Source of Taiji Boxing. If you are thinking about purchasing their second book (the one reviewed here), I highly recommend purchasing their first book and absorbing its contents prior to reading this book. It would be beneficial first to understand and grasp many of the fundamental concepts presented in the first book that are not repeated in the sequel.Regarding the sequel, the feature I appreciated most is the inclusion of many quotations . Five Stars Richard chin Good follow up on history of Chen tai chi. A must read for students of this style
This book explains the turbulent recent history of Chenjiagou, birthplace of Taijiquan, and how this has shaped the art we practise today. Topics include: Understanding Qi in a practical way; Taijiquan as a combat system; Deciphering the boxing canon of Chen Wangting, the creator of Taijiquan; The correct attitude required for successful practice etc Throughout the book lies an underlying theme of demystifying the art and appreciating it within the cultural framework of generations of Chenjiagou practitioners. In a range of articles, the final chapter sees some of today’s leading practitioners give their insights into the multifaceted art of Chen Taijiquan.. It presents a comprehensive introduction to the overlapping steps that make up the traditional Chen Taijiquan syllabus. Endorsed by the 19th Generation Gatekeeper of Chen Family Taijiquan, Chen Xiaowang, The Essence of Taijiquan is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the true face of this most enigmatic of martial arts