Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan: Ancient Chinese Way to Health
by Wen Zee
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Author: Wen ZeeForeword: Andrew Weil
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-03-29
ISBN: 1556433891
Number of pages: 136
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
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Book Reviews of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan: Ancient Chinese Way to Health
Book Review: Good writing, poor photos
Summary: 3 Stars
This book is one of the few in English on Wu style taijiquan. It was written by Dr Wen Zee, who could speak and write English. In fact, he was my first major teacher in Southern Wu style--although I only knew him briefly before he died. In general I prefer the writing in this book to the photos. The pictures were, in my opinion, poorly done--having him wear white against a white/light background was not a wise decision; also sometimes he appears at somewhat odd angles instead of being vertical. If you are familiar with the Wu style Long Form then this book can be used to jog your memory--otherwise, don't attempt to learn from this.
Summary of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan: Ancient Chinese Way to Health
Developed over many centuries, Tai Chi Chuan is one of the treasures of Chinese culture, incorporating the principles of Taoist philosophy with the accumulated knowledge of the traditional martial arts. Wu Style is known as the "three-in-one exercise," invigorating the mind, the internal energy (qi), and the body. At all times the practitioner focuses on using mental strength, not raw force. With the mind, one directs the qi, and with the qi, one directs the whole body. Continuous round movements are made without ever breaking or interrupting the flow of internal energy.Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan describes the origin and philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan, and then details its multiple health benefits. Step-by-step instruction in the practice of the Tai Chi Chuan solo form (including many photographs) is presented, followed by a chapter describing the two-person exercise known as Push Hands, for which the Wu Style is famous.
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