T'ai Chi: The "Supreme Ultimate" Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense
by
Cheng Man-Ch'ing (Author), Robert W. Smith (Author) (Tuttle Publishing; 2 edition - Dec 15, 2004)
Product Description
The Chinese secret for youthfulness, health and long life lies at least partly in T'ai Chi, the ballet-like calisthenics they've practiced for centuries. This rhythmical art stresses slow breathing, balanced and relaxed postures and absolute calmness of mind. The practice itself need take no more than ten minutes a day. This book is a complete step-by-step manual for the beginner. It contains photos of Professor Cheng performing the form, a brief history of T'ai Chi and its origins, and a nice chapter on martial arts applications.
About the Author
The late Cheng Man-ch'ing was an international authority on T'ai Chi and wrote extensively on the topic.
Robert W. Smith was Cheng Man-ch'ing's first American student and is also the author of The Secrets of Shaolin Temple Boxing and A Complete Guide to Judo. He lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
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