NOTE: Please be aware that we only have one or two copies of some of these. Many aren't even in print any more. Even if it is listed here it may already be out of stock (we'll try to keep it updated but they may go fast).

46 Posture Taiji - SCTJ 810
by Ma Guan Lin
122 pages in color, photographs and a VCD
$18.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

This student of Feng Zhi Qiang shows a strong and highly concentrated 32 styles form of the Chen family developed by Feng himself. This system, based on Chen style utilizes other skills of Feng's such as Tong Bei and Xing Yi into a coherent structure. Ma, who started his Taiji training in 1972, goes into details about applications of Chen Taiji. His energies are quite accurate as he goes through the form explaining his particular applications. He originally learned from Tian Xiu Chen before studying under Feng.

This is a combination book and VCD. The book, in Chinese, is nicely laid out with many color illustrations. The entire 48 movement form is pictorially represented. Broken into very small sections each only a few minutes long, Ma clearly shows the actions required. The color booklet, the largest of the series, also shows a complete breakdown of the form. There are not applications here but the other VCDs of the series show that Ma is indeed an accomplished and knowledgeable practitioner not only in form but also usage. Also a section on Internal Work.

32 Posture Taiji - SCTJ 809
by Ma Guan Lin
90 pages in color, photographs and a VCD
$17.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

This student of Feng Zhi Qiang shows a strong and highly concentrated 32 styles form of the Chen family developed by Feng himself. This system, based on Chen style utilizes other skills of Feng's such as Tong Bei and Xing Yi into a coherent structure. Ma, who started his Taiji training in 1972, goes into details about applications of Chen Taiji. His energies are quite accurate as he goes through the form explaining his particular applications. He originally learned from Tian Xiu Chen before studying under Feng.

This book and VCD combination is quite well done. The book has many color illustrations and is nicely laid out with excellent printing on beautiful paper. There is a pictorial description of the form and a section on the Hun Yuan Qigong. Also this comes with a nicely produced VCD with the author demonstrating. Applications, strong and short, are shown with technical correlations to the form.

24 Taiji and 12 Internal Exercises - SCTJ 808
by Ma Guan Lin
91 pages in color, photographs and a VCD
$16.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

This student of Feng Zhi Qiang shows a strong and highly concentrated 32 styles form of the Chen family developed by Feng himself. This system, based on Chen style utilizes other skills of Feng's such as Tong Bei and Xing Yi into a coherent structure. Ma, who started his Taiji training in 1972, goes into details about applications of Chen Taiji. His energies are quite accurate as he goes through the form explaining his particular applications. He originally learned from Tian Xiu Chen before studying under Feng.

This is a combination book and VCD. The book, in Chinese, is nicely laid out with many color illustrations. Both the 24 Traditional movements and the 12 Hun Yuan (primordial chaos) Qigong movements are pictorially represented. There are many shots of Ma Ang Lu in various poses. Ma is definitely a strong martial artist with smooth and sophisticated movements and a thorough knowledge of applications for his form.

Wu Style Taiji QUICK Hands - SCTJ 802
by Li Li Yang & Li Li Qun
189 pages, good photographs
$12.95 Simplified Chinese

(Born in 1925, Li was a student of Ma Yue Liang). "Quick Hands" is said to be a traditional form practiced by Yang Ban Hou and Yang Xiao Hou. The Wu version has a smaller frame than the Yang but is essentially the same. Topics include some interesting historical notes on Master Ma Yue Liang, notes on practicing slowly, the Quick Hands names, the Quick Hands form, an explanation of the boxing itself.

Wu Style Taiji Push Hands - SCTJ 801
by Li Li Yang & Li Jia Kuan
39 pages, good photographs
$14.95 Simplified Chinese

(Born in 1925, Li was a student of Ma Yue Liang). Most of the techniques in this book are well illustrated by excellent, large photos. Interestingly, teacher Li uses non-Chinese partners. Applications are sequentially shown for specific actions in the Wu style set. The presentation is exceptionally clear and well designed. The TOC includes:

Important Push hands principles, Wu Push Hands characteristics, 52 questions on PH, Fixed step PH, Fa Jing in PH, important writings on PH.

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Chen Style Tai Chi Cannon Punch - SCTJ 726
by Gu Liu Xin 顾留馨
$17.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

394 Pages, Softbound. Photographs, Pa Chui Chen Shi Taijiquan Er Lu.
This is a book on the Pao Chui form of the Chen Taijiquan style. The entire form is shown along with occasional parallel applications for self defense. Teacher Gu was born in 1908 and started studying martial arts when he was eleven. His particular expertise is a life long investigation of the Chen style of Tai Chi. This book contains the entire Chen Di Er Lu, Cannon Punch. He gives a lot of supplemental information gleaned from his association with an entire generation of Chen Fa Ke students. A major book on the subject.
Read a translated excerpt.

Introduction to CHEN Taiji - SCTJ 601
by Feng Zhi Qiang
$12.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

243 Pages, Softbound. Photographs.
With his usual powerful form and integrity of movement Feng Zhi Qiang demonstrates his 24 move Chen Tai Chi. Feng is an expert in Xing Yi as well and the "seasoning" of that style is evident in his every move. Introductory sections deal with practice and principles.

See our Feng Zhi Qiang VCDs

Li Style T'ai Chi Five Star Hammer - SCTJ 524
by Ma Jin Lung
$17.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

511 pages, Softbound, photographs.
Without a doubt one of the lesser known but interesting styles of T'ai Chi is Li branch. It boasts a number of sets influenced by the T'ai Chi philosophy but not looking like derivatives from the Yang style: almost more of a normal Kung Fu style that appears to be done in the "T'ai Chi manner." This large book is beautifully presented with a tasteful combination of excellent line drawings, some of the best we've seen - and photographs of the author. Not only is the Five Star Hammer given but also the Five Dragon Fist and the Li Style T'ai Chi sword. If you are interested in Li branch this is a nice one.
Check out this author's VCDs.

Wu Style Tai Chi complete - SC 523
Zhang Hong
$18.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

374 pages, Softbound, photographs.
This book attempts to live up to its name. There is a full basket here of Wu Tai Chi. What's really nice here is that the forms pictures are run at the bottom of the pages like a film strip with applications of the movements in the upper deck. Many applications well photographed. Push Hands. Wu weapons including sword, saber and spear. Even a color wall chart. Quite a lot of information on the style.

TAI CHI for Health Restoration & Protection - SCTJ 506
KangFu BaoJian TaiJiQuan
by Liu Shi Ming
$5.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

186 Pages, Softbound. Photographs.
Using Wu style as a base this Tai Chi teacher emphasizes Tai Chi's curative benefits. These health-oriented books are often "watered down" versions of Tai Chi. However Mr. Liu's form is excellent, even though the photos are only fair. Born in 1911 Mr. Liu has an upright body and excellent shape on his moves. There are supplementary notes on the form and also the principles of Tai Chi practice.

WU (HAO) Style Tai Chi - SCTJ 421
by Zhai Wei Zhuan
$16.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

293 Pages, Softbound. Photographs and Illustrations.
Color plates open this well crafted text on Wu Style Tai Chi. Contents include the Wu Long Form, Chi Kung and Strength training, Push Hands, Wu style Small frame (Kung Fu frame), and many writings, diagrams and poems on principles and theories. Excellent clear form of the Wu style demonstrated in detail. Pictures show author Zhai himself, a student of Yao Ji Zu, from Hao Yue Zhen all the way back to Wu Yu Xiang. Hundreds of photos.
Note: If you would like to see Yao Ji Zu check out our "8 Great Masters" Tape #1.
See Zhai Wei Zhuan on VCD.

TAI CHI PUSH HANDS - SCTJ 406
TaiJi TuiShou RuMen Yu GaoTi
by Tian Jin-Lung
US $6.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

186 Pages, Softbound. Illustrated.
A mainland book in simplified Chinese and one of the best presentations of Push Hands skills we have seen. Clear and nicely illustrated. This seemingly simple book is exceptional in its presentation. It starts with text on the requirements and basics of Push Hands. It next discusses the Eight Energies with illustrations of usage. From there it breaks down the four basic forms of Push Hands, Single fixed and lively, Double Fixed and Lively. Finally it shows applications of the Eight Energies in the game of Push Hands. The information isn't tricky or profound but unusually clear and very usable.

WU TU NAN'S Tai Chi Chuan Practical Structure - SC 322
by Li Lian
$15.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

245 Pages, Softbound. Photographs including color frontpiece.
Wu Tu Nan, whose heritage this book continues, practiced Tai Chi longer than any other human being. When he was intervied at 95 having practiced since he was ten he was asked if he attributed his longevity to Tai Chi. "I don't know," he answered, "but I can't stop practicing now." After that he lived another fifteen years. This is a powerful and beautiful set in the "Yong Jia" or Practical Structure view. The movements are very deep, requiring some real leg strength. By the way, as one might expect of someone of Wu's reputation his student Li Lian is a very good practitioner as the photos show.

DIRECT DESCENT WU Style TAI CHI -SCTJ 302
by Wu Ying Hua & Wu Yun Liang
US $12.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

Only 280 Pages, Softbound.
Ma Yueh Liang was considered one of the great Wu Tai Chi style teachers. He was a direct student of Wu Chien Chuan, the second generation master of the Wu style. This book has illustrations taken directly from Ma and his famous wife, Wu Ying-Hua (Wu Chien Chuan's daughter). Madam Wu demonstrates the basic set and Ma shows the Wu Style Fast Hand. Wu Style Push Hands is also shown with photographs. The history of Wu style and the Tai Chi Classics are included.

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YANG Tai Chi's True Narrative - SCTJ 216
by Wang Yong Quan
$ 12.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

261 pages, Soft bound, Photographs.
There are versions of Yang and versions. This is one of those with many of the "missing moves" added. In over 450 photographs SiFu Wang shows a style of Yang with many additional actions including many steps transformed to kicks. An insert foot chart shows the steps. There is an interesting introduction and notes on "Soft Hand" internal training in the back. Good photos and any of them. No applications but a sophisticated and complex rendition.

About this book: Wang Yong Quan began learning Taiji from Yang Jian Hou at age six (with his father as fellow student). A recommendation from Yang Jian Hou placed Wang with Yang Chen Fu at age 14 but also in an unusual position in that he was told not to pass on what he learned of the Yang secrets. From 1926 Wang taught in a number of venues. Even as vice-president of the Beijing Martial Arts Society he kept his promise to the Yangs. Finally, in the Seventies, he passed important information on to an 18 year disciple. In the Eighties he was persuaded by Qi Yi and Wang Ping Fan, heads of their respective Philosophy and Humanities departments in the Chinese Social Science Institute, to create a written record of the transmission while instructing his final student: Wei Shu Ren.

COMPLETE OLD FRAME TAI CHI CHUAN - SCTJ 210
by Wang Bo
US $13.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

167 pages, Softbound. Photographs.
A wild and woolly version of the Lao Jia with high kicks and very low half splits. If we might be so bold, a very Taoist looking rendition of the set. The emphasis here is on a blend of Tai Chi ( Complete Protection style) and Chi Kung. It claims to retain Tai Chi's original intent. It contains sections on the discipline of Tai Chi; Chi Kung and its key points, the complete Boxing form and analysis of the Tai Chi Classics. Interestingly enough, there are some introductory pages in the text in French. Contents include: Essence, Spirit and Chi; specific and general points on posture; the advantages of this form; keeping fit; special points for Chi Kung practice; key points of Chi Kung practice; the author's views on Tai Chi.

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WU DANG TAI CHI & PAN SHOU 20 METHODS
- SCTJ 208
by Pei Xi Rong
US $7.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

188 pages, Softbound. Photographs.
A different version of Tai Chi with Wu Dang background. Many of the movements are similar to known postures such as Single Whip and Cloud Hands but also Returning Dragon and other, less recognizable actions. This is followed by a section known as Pan Shou 20 Methods which includes fighting techniques that can also be practiced singly.

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Chen Style Tai Chi SELF DEFENSE
- SCTJ 202
by Ma Hong
$12.50 Simplified Chinese Characters

280 pages, Softbound. Illustrations. 1993.
This book is really one of the better ones for Chen Tai Chi applications. The reason is simple: all the illustrations are taken from photographs of Ma Hong himself demonstrating the usage of the different moves of Lao Jia. Besides the excellence of Ma Hong's applications the illustrations are good enough to show Reeling Silk energy and correct body angles. Chock full of information with over 515 illustrations!
This book also available in TRADITIONAL characters.

Introduction to Tai Chi Method - SCTJ 120
$8.95 Simplified Chinese Characters

111 pages Softbound. Line drawings, 1998.
There are a number of Tai Chi derived exercises in this book including the 24 postures set from the World Tai Chi Association. A number of decent stretches. Good but small photographs. The Tai Chi Six Hand warm up set, Tai Chi walking exercises, and basics of Tai Chi health movements all are covered in this text.

Tai Chi for Health & Chi Kung- SCTJ 119
by Li Hong Yi
$4.95 Simplified Chinese Characters

101 pages Softbound. Line drawings, 1995.
These books have been sitting on bookstore shelves for almost 10 years. Their covers are a little wrinkled but over all these are nice, inexpensive volumes. Over a hundred photos are concerned with Mr. Li's demonstration of the Yang style from a health standpoint. Master Li also shows some general moves for health such as extended Cloud Hands. The photos vary in quality but, considering the cost, this is a nice little book.

Yang Style Tai Chi- SCTJ 114
$7.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

99 pages Softbound. Photographs.
This is a book with not only the 18 Posture Yang style Tai Chi but a version of the Tai Chi sword both shown. The photographs are very clear and nicely laid out. NOTE: they issued this volume in two covers, the other one being with the teacher performing a sword set and we send them out randomly so don't think you are getting the wrong text: it's the same. A very nice presentation for a minimal price.