Step-By-Step Tai Chi by Master Lam Kam-Chuen (1994, Trade Paperback)

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Step-By-Step Tai Chi by Master Lam Kam-Chuen (1994, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-100671892479
ISBN-139780671892470
eBay Product ID (ePID)763413

Product Key Features

Book TitleStep-By-Step Tai Chi
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1994
TopicExercise, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, General
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Health & Fitness
AuthorMaster Lam Kam-Chuen
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight14.7 Oz
Item Length6.6 in
Item Width7.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN94-007581
Dewey Edition20
Dewey Decimal613.7/148
Table Of ContentCONTENTS AUTHOR'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR A LIFETIME'S STUDY INTRODUCTION: MOVING HARMONY PART 1 TAI CHI FOUNDATIONS CHAPTER ONE FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENTS EXERCISE 1: RELAXING THE NECK EXERCISE 2: LOWERING THE SHOULDERS EXERCISE 3: SHAKING THE HANDS EXERCISE 4: PAINTING THE WALL EXERCISE 5: TWO FULL MOONS EXERCISE 6: BRUSHING THE AIR EXERCISE 7: PLAYING THE ACCORDION EXERCISE 8: SWIMMING ON LAND EXERCISE 9: HIP CIRCLES EXERCISE 10: BENDING FORWARD EXERCISE 11: BENDING BACKWARD EXERCISE 12: BENDING TO THE SIDE EXERCISE 13: LOOKING BACK AT THE MOON EXERCISE 14: KNEE CIRCLES EXERCISE 15: ANKLE CIRCLES EXERCISE 16: SITTING DOWN EXERCISE 17: RISING ON YOUR TOES EXERCISE 18: LIFTING THE KNEES EXERCISE ROUTINES CHAPTER TWO STRENGTH AND MOTION EXERCISE 19: STANDING IN THE WU CHI POSITION EXERCISE 20: POLISHING THE DESK EXERCISE 21: ROLLING THE BALLOON EXERCISE 22: TURNING THE BALLOON EXERCISE 23: OPENING THE CURTAIN EXERCISE 24: WAVING HANDS LIKE CLOUDS EXERCISE 25: SWIMMING IN DEEP WATER EXERCISE 26: SWEEPING FROM SIDE TO SIDE EXERCISE 27: BLOCKING TO THE DIAGONAL EXERCISE 28: EAGLE SPREADS ITS WINGS EXERCISE 29: BENDING FORWARD AND STRETCHING BACK EXERCISE 30: THE MARE PARTS ITS MANE EXERCISE 31: WORKING THE OAR EXERCISE 32: PUSHING THE WALL EXERCISE 33: SHOWING YOUR PALMS AND SOLES EXERCISE 34: SINGLE WHIP DOWN EXERCISE 35: MONKEY HOLDS THE WORLD EXERCISE 36: STRETCHING LIKE A CAT EXERCISE ROUTINES CHAPTER THREE BALANCE AND MOVEMENT EXERCISE 37: HORSE RIDING STANCE EXERCISE 38: SOFT STEP EXERCISE 39: STORK STEP EXERCISE 40: BOW STEP EXERCISE 41: COCKEREL STEP EXERCISE 42: SIDE STEP EXERCISE 43: TAI CHI WALK EXERCISE 44: DUCK WALK EXERCISE ROUTINES CHAPTER FOUR WORKING WITH A PARTNER EXERCISE 45: ROWING THE BOAT EXERCISE 46: SAWING WOOD EXERCISE 47: POLISHING THE WINDOW EXERCISE 48: MOVING LIKE A WINDMILL EXERCISE ROUTINES PART 2 THE SMALL CIRCLE FORM CHAPTER FIVE THE FORM TAI CHI STARTING HOLD THE BALL (RIGHT) WARD OFF (LEFT) ROLL BACK (LEFT) PRESS (LEFT) PUSH (LEFT) HOLD THE BALL (LEFT) WARD OFF (RIGHT) ROLL BACK (RIGHT) PRESS (RIGHT) PUSH (RIGHT) SINGLE WHIP (LEFT) SINGLE WHIP (RIGHT) BRING THE TIGER AND RETURN TO THE MOUNTAIN TAI CHI CLOSING LEARNING THE SMALL CIRCLE FORM THE MAIN MOVEMENTS CHAPTER SIX ONE STROKE OF THE BRUSH CONNECTING THE MOVEMENTS STANDING STILL AND RELAXING BREATHING POSTURE AND GESTURE YOUR MIND AND ENERGY RESOURCES AND FURTHER READING
SynopsisTone your body, relax your mind. Whatever your level of fitness, Step-by-Step Tai Chi offers a simple but effective program of exercise and stress reduction, based on the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. In addition to learning the fundamentals of Tai Chi through his carefully designed four-level program, Master Lam Kam Chuen will introduce you to Small Circle Form Tai Chi, an original method he has developed--based on classical Tai Chi styles--requiring a minimum of time and space. Step-by-Step Tai Chi features: * Detailed and easy-to-follow instruction for the basic movements of Tai Chi, plus Small Circle Form, complete with color illustrations that will guide you through every movement * Specially selected exercises to help you build up strength, flexibility, and stamina in the muscles and joints of your upper and lower body * Simple routines that you can perform in half an hour or less, with no previous experience, special clothing, or equipment required * An ideal foundation if you wish to study advanced forms of Tai Chi Whether you are looking for a way to reduce stress or a new way to exercise, Step-by-Step Tai Chi will keep you fit--inside and out., TONE YOUR BODY, RELAX YOUR MINDWhatever your level of fitness,Step-by-Step Tai Chioffers a simple but effective program of exercise and stress reduction, based on the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. In addition to learning the fundamentals of Tai Chi through his carefully designed four-level program, Master Lam Kam Chuen will introduce you to Small Circle Form Tai Chi, an original method he has developed -- based on classical Tai Chi styles -- requiring a minimum of time and space.Step-by-Step Tai Chifeatures:* Detailed and easy-to-follow instruction for the basic movements of Tai Chi, plus Small Circle Form, complete with color illustrations that will guide you through every movement* Specially selected exercises to help you build up strength, flexibility, and stamina in the muscles and joints of your upper and lower body* Simple routines that you can perform in half an hour or less, with no previous experience, special clothing, or equipment required* An ideal foundation if you wish to study advanced forms of Tai ChiWhether you are looking for a way to reduce stress or a new way to exercise,Step-by-Step Tai Chiwill keep you fit -- inside and out.
LC Classification NumberGV504.C512 1994

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  • The books help.

    The books help in the study of tai chi.

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  • Very good for anyone getting started in Tai Chi.

    Begins with the basics and progresses to the finer aspects of Tai Chi. The written instructions are very good with lots of illustrations to aid in performing the moves correct. Have used other books and the is the best so far.

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