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LionBooks #LBTC-C031 US $17.95 This
is a reprint of writings by Wang Jin Wu, author of "Tai Chi Explanations."
The illustrations are very basic. The writings explore Tai Chi and its
antecedents such as Li Dao Zi's Pre Heaven Boxing, Cheng Yun Di's 9 Small
Heavens Boxing, Chang San Feng's 13 Postures, etc. He also deals with
the Tai Chi Songs and other classical writings, the Tan Tian, Opening
and Closing, there is then a breakdown of all major moves in the Yang
set, then sections on Tai Chi foot and body work. A very early explication
of Tai Chi's principles. |
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Classic
Reprint: LBRP-C011 $13.95 201 pages. This book, published in 1933, was written by a student of Liu Fang Shen. It is said to be WU style but the postures are longer, larger frame and more like typical Yang. The costume and the general movements of this early Tai Chi book are pretty well known among Tai Chi scholars. The book is nicely laid out and reproduced. |
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#LBTC-B102 US $8.95 The famous book of Yang demonstrating postures of the Long Fist. Nicely reproduced with clear printing this is a basic reference for the whole world of Yang Long Set. Also a section on Push Hands and some indication of applications. But, really, this books is famous as a clear photographic reference. |
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LionBooks #LBTC-B101 US $10.95 This is a book on the legacy of Yang Ban Hou's Tai Chi. Wu Meng Xia studied Shaolin in his youth. Then Xing Yi, Ba Gua and Tai Chi. Among his teachers were Niu Lian Yuan ( a Yang Ban Hou student), Han Mu Xia and Gao Yi Sheng. These are said to be the secret transmissions from Yang Ban Hou. The book starts with very brief descriptions of each posture and how it is applied then continues to commentaries on the oral and written transmissions of Tai Chi. Example: "Cai Zai Shi Zhi." Plucking is in the ten fingers. Plucking (Cai) is to use form grabbing strength, it therefore uses the strength of the ten fingers using gripping power." It gives key phrases and condensed concepts. Also, we have a partial translation of this book available from Marcus Brinkman. |
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#LBTC- C016 The Published April, 1937 in Shanghai. This book discusses the Primal
Chaos theory and distinguishing the principles of Tai Chi. Topics survey
some unusual ideas such as Yueh Fei's and Jian Fa's contributions: Wang
Tsung Yueh's writings, Wu Yu Hsiang writings, Li Yu Yi's own writings
and more. The author is credited with doing initial historical work on
Tai Chi that lead to the idea that the Yang Family Tai Chi we currently
practice mixes Chen family Pao Chui with softened input from Jiang Fa.
Text Only. |
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#LBTC-A418 This
is a series of essays by a student of Shih Lin-Jiu. They indeed cover
the length and breadth of the art talking about such things as: Tai
Chi Classics; Push Hands; practice methods; Fa Jing; Internal Practice;
Hard and Soft; Standing practice and more. Short, not too difficult
traditional Chinese. No illustrations.
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FIVE BOXING CLASSICS by Sun LuTang Sun LuTang is one of the most famous martial arts writers of all time. The categorization of Tai Chi, Xing Yi and BaGua as "Internal Styles" is probably due to his writings. This is the ENTIRE COLLECTION of Sun's major writings: five books collected in one volume. This important collection includes Sun's version of T'ai Chi, Xing Yi, BaGua, BaGua Sword and general Boxing Studies. This is a major text with pictures of Sun himself demonstrating much of the information. An essential box in the library of any Chinese style martial artist. |
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#LBTC-A408B US $17.50 "Tai Chi" MiPu Quan Zhen. This oversized book (7 1/2 X 10 1/4) is a compendium of Tai Chi's history with emphasis on Push Hands and applications. It also focuses on the Wu style taught, until a while ago, by Ma Yueh Liang. It contains explanations of style and personalities and a lot of really wonderful old photos such as the knock-out blow from the famous White crane match 1933.
The book is laid out to be informative. For instance there are lists of all the movements of the Wu Tai Chi sword, spear and saber. There is a long part on Chang San-Feng with an old book illustration on Chi Kung from a Wu Dang manuscript. Some of the non-Tai Chi photos alone are wonderful such as a portrait of Du Xin Wu, the top instructor of the Tzu Ran Men style of Kung Fu and Tong Bei Chuan master Tian Zuo Lin. There's a section on Tai Chi history with a special emphasis on the story of the Wu style. There is a section of Chinese philosophy and some old pages from illustrated manuscripts.The final section is a compendium of major instructors and lists of their students which, alone, makes this an excellent addition to a research library on Tai Chi. |
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#LBTC-A103 US $14.95The Range of Internal Boxing Studies Compiled by Pan Yueh 374 pages This
book is sub-titled "10 000 Miles of Martial Tracks" implying
an exhaustive study of the internal arts of WuShu. And indeed this is
a big book. Many famous teachers of the main three arts are profiled here.
BaGua is shown through a number of practitioners including Yin and Gao
styles. Xing Yi is shown with many top teachers each demonstrating characteristic
moves. There are many clear photographs and number of them in color. A
big study on an important subject. A good reference volume. |
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Tai
Chi Quan Ji Ji He Lian Dan Shu Zhi Ao Mi. This is a literate book of essays
in Chinese by a student of Li Ya Xuan (Yang Style) and Ren Zhi Yi (Chen
Style). It covers a variety of topics including the Tai Chi Classics, practice,
the Taoist inheritance of Tai Chi, Chang San Feng (with an illustration
of his calligraphy), the Songs (poems) of Tai Chi, the philosophical basis,
Tai Chi self defense. As one can see from the title this is a book of
historical and speculative pieces. It is accompanied by illustrations
and an initial sections of photos of Qi's teachers and classmates some
of them demonstrating. |
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Tai
Chi Quan Li Lun Wen Ji. This is a collection of essays by famous Tai Chi
teacher Xue which cover 1992 to 1999. He is well versed in Ba Gua, Xing
Yi and Tai Chi being a generation holder in the latter. Mr. Que is well
known in Taiwan as a teacher and the author of a number of books. He covers
important topics in the practice of Tai Chi giving his own insights on
such topics as Double Weighting, Relaxation and Sinking, Gang Jin and
Beng Jin (Hard and Repulse Energies), Tai Chi and life, the principles
of Yin and Yang, Push Hands, sword arts, the Tai Chi spirit and more. |
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#LBTC-A405 US $18.95 Tai
Chi Quan Lun Zi. This Tai Chi book starts with a complete, color presentation
of over 130 postures performed by the author. The rest of the volume is
entirely text. Essays and articles cover diverse topics: Tai Chi's origins,
major ideas, spread, the Eight Methods, Reeling Silk, Yang Family TC,
cavities, Tai Chi is "one family", correct practice, self defense,
correct practice and many other considerations. |
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This
volume has many big photos and a good deal of text. It contains some excellent
in depth writings, all in traditional Chinese,
from different masters and on different aspects of the art. As we've mentioned,
Ma Yueh Liang and the graceful Wu Ying Hua are well represented, with
numerous photographs of both practicing push hands, spear and sword. There
are a number of shots of Ma Yueh-Liang projecting people off the ground
during Push Hands demonstrations. 
