Binding: Paperback EAN: 9780964408401 ISBN: 0964408406 Label: William C.C. Chen Manufacturer: William C.C. Chen Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: 1997 Publisher: William C.C. Chen Studio: William C.C. Chen
Customer Rating: Summary: Breathing Comment: Grand Master Chen provides his method of incorporating natural breathing
(as opposed to reverse breathing) into each movement of a medium length Yang style form
("wake up"--breathe in by expanding the lower abdomen during yang movements;
"fall asleep" -- breathe out by contracting lower abdominal muscles during yin movements).
Chen's method is not customarily used;
but then those who advocate reverse breathing seldom show how to do it
(they usually dismiss breathing as reserved for advanced students.)
(Reverse breathing is very "taoistic" and also very difficult to sustain during a longer form).
Reverse breathing seems awfully "unnatural" to me.
Few books give detailed breathing instructions for each movement.
I'd recommend using his new DVD/CD along with this book. Customer Rating: Summary: Here are some reasons to buy this book: Comment: 1. You know a very short Yang-style form and would like to learn a longer one. 2. You are looking for no-nonsense books to clarify and deepen the style you do know. 3. You wish to know more about how to make taiji actually martial. 4. You appreciate the character and words of a sincere student of taiji. 5. You wish to teach yourself taiji because there are no teachers near you. I believe you will appreciate Mr. Chen's book if any of the above apply to you. Customer Rating: Summary: A Master's Mechanics Comment: This book delivers what the many slickly produced Tai Chi books claim to, it simply explains the mechanical aspect of Tai Chi. The author provides a clear explanation of his short form, his theories and his own life experiences. A must for anyone interested in learning the perspective of a martial arts master.
