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In order to learn Taijiquan you must begin with the most fundamental steps, and systematically work up to the advanced levels. This book explains the five levels of Taijiquan from complete beginner to highest level practitioner. Readers will learn how to assess their current ability and identify exactly what is needed to reach the next level.

Tai chi. --- Tʻai chi chʻüan --- Tai-ji --- Tai ji quan --- Taichi --- Taijiquan --- Exercise

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In this book Graham Horwood describes the various styles of Tai Chi Chuan, exploring its roots in the Chinese philosophy of Taoism as well as elaborating on the evolution it has undergone over millennia. He highlights parallels between its source, The I Ching, and archetypal principles from both Eastern and Western philosophy and medicine.

Tai chi. --- Tai chi --- Tʻai chi chʻüan --- Tai-ji --- Tai ji quan --- Taichi --- Taijiquan --- Exercise --- Philosophy. --- History.

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Written by an experienced teacher of Tàijíquan, this book provides a detailed description of the Jian (the sword), its parts and how it should be held. Using photographs and illustrations, the author gives step-by-step instructions for the main 13 applications including sword strokes, stances and footwork techniques.

Tai chi. --- Swordplay. --- Fighting --- Swordsmanship --- Military art and science --- Fencing --- Tʻai chi chʻüan --- Tai-ji --- Tai ji quan --- Taichi --- Taijiquan --- Exercise

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Traditional Chinese Exercises offers detailed insights into practical ways of rebuilding one's physique and keeping physically fit through well-matched illustrations. In addition to exploring such "regular exercises" as Qi-Gong and Taiji, it also investigates a number of traditionally practiced "minor exercises" that, without being too time-consuming, can easily be incorporated into one's daily routine. Furthermore, the book also provides valuable insights into the Chinese philosophies of life and behavior that are embodied in these exercises.

Qi gong. --- Tai chi. --- Massage. --- Touch --- Tʻai chi chʻüan --- Tai-ji --- Tai ji quan --- Taichi --- Taijiquan --- Exercise --- Chi gung --- Chʻi kung --- Qigong --- Tʻai chi chih --- Tʻai chi ruler --- Tai ji ruler --- Tai ji zhi --- Medicine, Chinese