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Chen Family (or Chen Style) Taiji is the ancestor of all Taiji systems. Unlike many of the easy, meditative Taiji forms practiced in the West, Chen Style Taiji is a highly evolved martial art. Newcomers to the art will find useful information on how to identify a qualified instructor, while the martial arts theorist will find a thorough discussion concerning the origins and evolution of Taiji.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 155643488X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Snake Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 6, 2004
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781556434884
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1556434884
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.52 x 9.2 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #465,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #197 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong #700 in Martial Arts (Books) #790 in Sports History (Books)
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Customers say

Customers find the book well-written and easy to understand, with solid attempts at explaining the basics of Chen style Taijiquan. Moreover, the pacing is realistic, with one customer noting how it debunks various myths and wishful thinking. Additionally, the movement accuracy receives positive feedback, with one review highlighting step-by-step illustrations and directional arrows for transitions. However, the visual quality receives mixed reactions from customers.