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Tai Chi for every body; Eva & Karel Koskuba; Hardback
Gain energy and strength, improve balance and coordination, relieve stress, harmonize mind, body and spirit
CIAA comments: An excellent (what else!) book covering many aspects of Taijiquan training.
There is an excellent translation of the Taijiquan Classics in - Seven Treasures of Taijiquan that can be ordered directly from its translator and publisher, Juergen Licht. To order the book or browse for more information, go to http://www.juergenlicht.de/e-home.htm.
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Taijiquan
Tai Chi Touchstones : Yang Family Secret Transmissions;Douglas Wile: Sweet Chi Press
CIAA comments: Excellent (in places perhaps too cryptic for beginners)
Lost T'ai-Chi Classics from the Late Ch'ing Dynasty (Suny Series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture); Douglas Wile: Paperback; State Univ of New York Press
CIAA comments: Another excellent book but more suitable for historians and enthusiasts.
Mastering Yang Style TaijiquanFu Zhongwen; Paperback
Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications : Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan (Martial Arts-Internal Series); Jwing-Ming Yang; Paperback
CIAA comments: A collection of applications for the moves of the Yang style long form.
Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power : Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan (Martial Arts-Internal); Jwing-Ming Yang; Paperback
CIAA comments: As is usual in books by dr Yang, a comprehesive and well researched treatment of the subject.
There Are No Secrets : Professor Cheng Man-Ch'ing and His Tai Chi Chuan; Wolfe Lowenthal; Paperback
CIAA comments: An entertaining account of learning Tai Chi with the Professor.
T'ai Chi Ch'uan : The Internal Tradition; Ron Sieh; Paperback
Taiji Chin Na : The Seizing Art of Taijiquan (Chinese Internal Martial Arts); Jwing-Ming Yang; Paperback
Midwest Book Review: Most people practice Taijiquan to maintain health: Jwing-Ming describes techniques using over 700 photos and written applications explaining their martial style. Beginners and advanced students of martial arts thus receive a fine techniques-oriented guide which traces the various methods of the art.
A Guide to Taijiquan : -24 and 48 Postures With Applications; Liang Shou-Yu, et al; Paperback; (Back Ordered)
Yang Style Taijiquan; Yu Shenquan (Editor); Paperback; (Special Order)
A new type of Chinese taijiquan : taijiquan 48 & taiji sword 32 : Chinese shadow boxing with martial arts theories, pictures and fine descriptions; Chun-fang Ho; Unknown Binding (Hard to Find)
The principles of taijiquan; Tan Yeueh; Unknown Binding (Hard to Find)
Yiquan
Chi Kung: Way of Power; Lam Kam Chuen; Paperback
CIAA comments: A very good introduction into Yiquan.
Warriors of Stillness I Jan Diepersloot; Paperback
Warriors of Stillness II Jan Diepersloot; Paperback
Not on Amazon - three books by Wang Xuanjie - Dachengquan, Dacheng Kungu and Pole Standing Exercises.
Well worth reading, especially Dachengquan as it contains transcriptions of Wang Xiangzhai's writing!
Qigong
Qigong Meditation: Embryonic Breathing; Jwing-Ming, Dr. Yang; Paperback
CIAA comments: Translation and commentary on the importance of (correct) breathing in Qigong and Meditation.
The Way of Energy; Mastering The Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercises; Lam Kam Chuen; Paperback
CIAA comments: A good book about Qigong. The main part of the book is the Zhan Zhuang standing Qigong.
Qigong : Chinese Movement & Meditation for Health; Danny Connor; Paperback
CIAA comments: A description of a selection of Qigong and other exercises featuring Michael Tse.
The Swimming Dragon : A Chinese Way to Fitness, Beautiful Skin, Weight Loss & High Energy; T.K. Shih, Charles Stein; Paperback
Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body Gain Lifelong Vitality; Bruce K. Frantzis; Paperback
CIAA comments: A good introduction to Qigong.
Chinese Qigong Massage : General Massage; Jwing-Ming, Dr. Yang; Paperback
CIAA comments: Qigong massage gets dr Yang's treatment! If you can cope with the deluge of facts, an execellent book.
Living Qigong : The Chinese Way to Good Health and Long Life; John Alton; Paperback; Shambhala Pubns
Publisher's Synopsis: An accessible presentation of the philosophy and practice of the traditional Chinese martial art known as qigong, a form of meditative exercise aimed at promoting good health, this book contains easy-to-follow descriptions of the eight essential movements, accompanied by numerous photos. 100 photos. 30 illustrations.
Chinese qigong essentials : Chung-kuo ch'i kung ching yao; Unknown Binding (Hard to Find)
Chinese Qigong Outgoing-Qi Therapy; Yongsheng Bi; Paperback (Hard to Find)
The Chi Kung Way : Alive With Energy; James MacRitchie; Paperback
Chinese Fitness : A Mind-Body Approach Qigong Exercises and Theory; Qingshan Liu YMAA Publication Center; Paperback;
Miracle Healing from China-Qigong; Charles McGee; Paperback;
Beginning Qigong : Chinese Secrets for Health and Longevity; Steven Kuei, et al; Paperback;
The Handbook of Self-Healing Meir Schneider, Maureen Larkin, Dror Schneider; Paperback
CIAA comments: An excellent do-it-yourself, "common sense" healing at your fingertips.
Baguazhang
Baguazhang (Emei Baguazhang : Theory and Applications); Liang, Master Shou-Yu, et al; Paperback
CIAA comments: An excellent book covering many aspects of Baguazhang training.
Xingyiquan
Hsing Yi Chuan : Theory and Applications (Chinese Internal Martial Art); Liang Shou-Yu, et al; Paperback
CIAA comments: A very good and comprehensive treatment of Hsing-I Chuan (Xingyiquan). Contains translations of many Hsing-I 'poems' and 'songs'.
Hsing-I : Chinese Internal Boxing (Chinese Martial Arts Library); Robert W. Smith, Allen Pittman; Paperback
CIAA comments: An introduction into Hsing-I Chuan (Xingyiquan). Covers the Five Element Fists and Twelve Animals of Ch'en P'an-ling.
Form and Will Boxing : Xingyiquan : One of the Big Three Internal Chinese Body Boxing Styles; Lin Jianhua; Paperback;
Xing Yi Quan Xue: The Study of Form-Mind Boxing Sun Lu Tang; Paperback
CIAA comments: Sun Lu Tang was one of the great exponents of Xingyiquan (as well as the founder of Sun style Taijiquan).
Mixed
Cheng Hsin Tui Shou : The Art of Effortless Power; Peter Ralston; Paperback
CIAA comments: Illustration of practical applications of the Cheng Hsin principles (see above).
Chinese Boxing Masters and Methods; Robert Smith; Paperback
CIAA comments: The book that introduced Internal Martial Arts to the West. A very readable account of Smith's encounter with a number of Taiwanese exponents of Chinese Boxing - among them a number of quite well known masters.
Tai Chi Ch'uan & Qigong : Techniques & Training; Wolfgang Metzger, et al; Paperback;