The most important and fundamental text of the art - from the founder of Tai Ji Quan; Master Yang Cheng Fu Until now - never published in English - will ensure that this book is a top selling martial arts title All martial artists will be interested in this book - gives detailed descriptions of the combative applications of Tai Ji Quan that are rumored about but rarely seen Including copious notation and explanation, the book will illuminate and illustrate the essence of Tai Ji Quan as the founder presented it The founder of the most popular martial art in the world, Tai Ji Quan (also known as T'ai Chi Ch'uan) was Master Yang Cheng Fu. He wrote a book that was published in China during the 1930's. Until now that text has remained a mystery to those who don't speak Chinese. For the first time it will be published in English by North Atlantic Books. Translator Louis Swaim, who brought us Fu Zhong Wen's "Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan" in 1999, has expertly rendered Master Yang's writings into English. Including copious notation and explanation, the book will illuminate and illustrate the essence of Tai Ji Quan as the founder presented it.

The most important and fundamental text of the art - from the founder of Tai Ji Quan; Master Yang Cheng Fu Until now - never published in English - will ensure that this book is a top selling martial arts title All martial artists will be interested in this book - gives detailed descriptions of the combative applications of Tai Ji Quan that are rumored about but rarely seen Including copious notation and explanation, the book will illuminate and illustrate the essence of Tai Ji Quan as the founder presented it The founder of the most popular martial art in the world, Tai Ji Quan (also known as T'ai Chi Ch'uan) was Master Yang Cheng Fu. He wrote a book that was published in China during the 1930's. Until now that text has remained a mystery to those who don't speak Chinese. For the first time it will be published in English by North Atlantic Books. Translator Louis Swaim, who brought us Fu Zhong Wen's "Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan" in 1999, has expertly rendered Master Yang's writings into English. Including copious notation and explanation, the book will illuminate and illustrate the essence of Tai Ji Quan as the founder presented it.

2007-03-07 A fascinating insight into the practice of a master.

Having practiced Tai Chi Chuan for several years, I have found this book to be a valuable study aid and reference source.
Sometimes the applications can be slightly hard to follow, but if you stand up and have a go, then all becomes clear.

A very good book, and highly recommended for practitioners of Tai Chi Chuan.