Product Description

According to Master Liao, the great power of T'ai Chi cannot be realized without knowing its inner meaning. T'ai Chi Classics presents the inner meaning and techniques of T'ai Chi movements through translations of three core classics of T'ai Chi, often considered the "T'ai Chi Bible." The texts are introduced by three chapters explaining how to increase inner energy (ch'i), transform it into inner power (jing), and project this inner power outward to repel an opponent without physical contact. Master Liao also provides a description of the entire sequence of T'ai Chi movements, illustrated by his own line drawings.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #64545 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-06
• Released on: 2001-02-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese

Inside Flap Copy
Presents the inner meaning and techniques of T'ai Chi movements through translations of three essential texts which together are often considered the "T'ai Chi Bible." Includes practical instructions and illustrations for the entire sequence of movements

About the Author
Master Waysun Liao studied T'ai Chi with a wandering Taoist and in a Taoist temple in his native Taiwan from the age of twelve. He is the founder and master of the Taichi Tao Center in Oak Park, Illinois, where he has taught T'ai Chi for nearly forty years. 

Customer Reviews

A Good Supplementary
I recommend this book for the study of Tai Chi. It don't do you much good if you don't already have an accomplished teacher, but if you do, it will help explain things in more detail.

A good explanation of the philosophy and intent of Tai Chi
This book has less to do with the physical part of Tai Chi practice and more of the history and philosophy of the art. The author explains such concepts as Chi, Jing, and their uses for martial arts applications. The Tai Chi classics are translated here with explanation and additional comments. I found these first sections of the book especially useful. The book concludes with a description of the form - but I do not recommend learning Tai Chi from a book; seek out a qualified instructor.

Tai Chi Internal work
This book contains very important notes on internal work.
For me, they cover some "blind spots" wich I can not find in
numerous other Tai Chi sources.
It is one of the best Tai Chi books!!!