| View Larger Image | Step-By-Step Tai Chi | Paperbackby Master Lam Kam-Chuen (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Fireside | | Page Count: | 144 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 01, 1994 | | Sales Rank: | 102,923nd |
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FEATURES | - ISBN13: 9780671892470
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Product Description
TONE 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. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 25 reviews)
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Step by step Tai Chi by Betsy (Des Peres, Missouri United States)  4 Stars
May 28, 2009
Good, easy to follow directions and illustrations. It also helps to take a beginning tai chi class at the same time. They will complement each other.
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Couldn't be easier by M. Stackhouse  5 Stars
April 01, 2009
I've enjoyed Lam Kam Chuen's other books such as The Way of Energy: Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise (A Gaia Original), so I decided to have a go with this one.
The book contains:
1 Set of 18 easy Tai Chi warmups--These are actually quite thorough and can be used to warm up for any other activity. They are nice on their own when your motivation is low and you want to work out the kinks in the morning.
1 Set of 18 Tai Chi-based exercises--As mentioned in the introduction to this section, these exercises will give you most of the benefits of practicing a formal Tai Chi form. The advantage here is that these exercises take very little space and are easier to learn
1 Set of walking/balance exercises--I haven't practiced much of these yet, but seems like some solid exercises here
1 Set of partner drills--Again I haven't had the opportunity to try these but they actually look fun
The Tai Chi form--This form is Master Chuen's own creation. It is based on only a few key Tai chi movements, but these movements are both powerful and important to learn regardless of what style of Tai Chi you may eventually study.
Overall I think this is about as good as any book on Tai Chi can be. I enjoyed the drawings and the instructions are quite clear. I do agree with other reviewers that learning Tai Chi from a book is not ideal, however even if you only take from this the 2 sets of exercises you will be on your way to improved health with very little time commitment.
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Nice basic Tai Chi book by Movie Girl (East Coast, U.S.) 4 Stars
October 31, 2008
As a Tai Chi beginner, I appreciated the quality and clarity of this book. But somehow, I wanted more details on core aspects of the art. But overall, this is probably one of the better intro books out there.
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Step-By-Step Tai Chi by S. Milligan (Virginia) 5 Stars
January 20, 2008
I really enjoyed this book. It was easy to follow, and it helped me to control my stress!!
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This is an AWESOME book! by Sabrina Young (Minnesota) 5 Stars
December 04, 2007
This is my first book on Tai Chi and thus far I am loving it! The illustrations are wonderful as are the descriptions of the moves. It's very easy to understand and so much fun to do. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to start Tai Chi.
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