Instructional Books
Simplified Taijiquan- 24 Posture (in English), US $8.00
Simplified 24 posture Taijiquan is one of the most popular Taiji routines practiced in the world today. This book, designed for the beginning practitioner, provides clear descriptions and illustrations of each posture. The publication also examines several Push Hands exercises, and gives a brief history of all 5 styles of Taijiquan.
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Taiji: 48 Forms & Swordplay (in English), US $9.00
The 48 posture barehand form was developed by the Chinese government for practitioners who wanted something more demanding than the Simplified 24 form. As with Simplified Taijiquan, all moves are clearly explained and illustrated. A complete description of the 32 step Taijiquan Sword form is also contained in this publication. This book is recommended for beginners, and for Taiji enthusiasts looking for something more challenging.
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Competition Taijiquan Routines in 4 styles (in English),
US $16.00
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The Complete Taijiquan Handbook: (in Chinese), US $25.00  In Stock
Yang Style Taijiquan, Sword and Saber (in Chinese) by Master Yang Zhen Duo, US $15.00
Master Yang Zhen Duo, 4th generation Yang family successor, describes each move of the 103 posture Yang style Taijiquan barehand form originated by his family. The book is illustrated with photographs of Master Yang performing each posture. Applications of the postures are also described, with photographs of Master Yang and his grandson Yang Jun, demonstrating each of the applications. The book also includes sections on 67 posture Yang style Sword form and 13 posture Yang style Saber form.
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Yang Style Taijiquan (in English) by Master Yang Zhen Duo,
US $15.00
Master Yang Zhen Duo, 4th generation Yang family successor, describes each move of the 103 posture Yang style Taijiquan barehand form originated by his family. The book is illustrated with photographs of Master Yang performing each posture. Applications of the postures are also described, with photographs of Master Yang and his grandson Yang Jun, demonstrating each of the applications.
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Chen Style Taijiquan (in English), US $15.00  In Stock
Chen Style Taijiquan: Essence Eighteen (in Chinese) by Grand Master Chen Zheng Lei, 19th generation Chen family successor, US $8.00
Grand Master Chen Zheng Lei divides his book into four parts, discussing four major aspects of Chen style Taiji. Part 1 discusses the benefits of Taiji, and what the student should focus on while practicing. Part 2 describes how to loosen the joints, silk reeling energy exercises and footwork exercises. Part 3 explains sitting and standing meditation, techniques of gathering energy and dan tian rotation. Part 4 teaches the movements of Essence Eighteen, the Chen style form Grand Master Chen created for practitioners just learning Chen style Taiji. This work is a must for anyone wishing a deeper understanding of Chen style Taijiquan.
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The Complete Chen Style Taijiquan: Book 1 (in Chinese), by Grand Master Chen Zheng Lei, 19th generation Chen family successor, US $29.00 @ set
This first in a series of 3 books gives instruction in Chen style Old Frame First Routine, Chen style Taiji Sword and Chen Style Taiji Broadsword. The book also includes: the history, character, and training principles of Chen style Taiji; basic hand forms, foot work, movement and silk reeling energies. A section containing biographies of Grand Master Chen Zheng Lei’s two teachers is also included.
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