T'ai Chi Classics (Shambhala Classics)

By Edward F. Dolan

An essential guide for T'ai Chi practitioners of all levels--with an overview of basic principles and commentary on three classic internal martial arts texts 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. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087773531X
• ISBN13: 9780877735311
• Release Date: November 1990
• Publisher: Shambhala Publications
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Great book, but read his other one first....

While this is a great translation of the classics, and has a good history and perspective on Taichi, the jump into cultivating and applying Jing is fairly advanced. I recommend reading his new book "Chi-How to Feel Your Life Energy" first, and then Taichi Classics...whether you are a beginner or advanced practitioner. Why? Because in it, he gives a thorough overview of Chi, where it comes from, how Taichi helps strengthen...

The essence of Tai Chi from a *true* master

SIMPLY, ONE OF THE 3 BEST BOOKS ON ORIGINAL TAI CHI AND INTERNAL POWER I'VE EVER FOUND. (The other 2 best books are Master Liao's recent works which just became widely available in '05. For example, his "Nine Nights with a Taoist Master--DSE" was life-transforming and practice-transforming. But reading this "Tai Chi Classics" essentially set the stage for me .) Tai Chi Classics gives one the definitions and conceptual understanding...

A Tai Chi Practioner Handbook

In my view, this books stands as a work of art for the Chinese martial arts practitioner. The author's clear concise and unambiguous exploration and explanation of Tai Chi Chuan serves as a must have reference book. Few books contain so much straightforward information on martial art skill, physics, and history of Tai Chi as this one source. As a Tai Chi practitioner I highly recommend this book to people who are just starting...

One of the best....

Being a student of Shaolin Tai Chi for several years and having read several books on the subject I found Tai Chi Classics to be one of my favorites. Liao explains some of the concepts covered in fee other books. This book may be a little too advanced for the novice, but is an excellent reference for those already familiar with Tai Chi concepts.I highly recommend this book.

Buy Recommendation

I like Tai Chi Classics. What appealed to me immediately is the straight forward manner in which Master Liao explains chi, jing, li, and how concept relates to each other. I would not say the book was written to teach a student to mechanics of Tai Chi, but instead to be an overview of the essences of chi and jing in the Tai Chi movements. Therefore, one should already have a working knowledge of the Tai Chi Movements...