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Drawing Silk: Masters' Secrets for Successful Tai Chi Practice

 
 
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Drawing Silk: Masters' Secrets for Successful Tai Chi Practice

The distilled essence of Tai Chi philosophy and practical training tips from legendary masters past and present. What every serious Tai Chi student must know to really benefit from Tai Chi practice. Yang Cheng Fu's 'Ten Points,' priceless guidelines for Yang Style practice from the source of the art. Master J.J.Sung's 'Twelve points,' further elaboration and refinement of Yang's Ten Points. Ten Steps in training, a systematic guide toward greater achievement in Tai Chi. Nine ways for students to multiply the effectiveness of their training. Translation of the four major Tai Chi Classics, considered by many masters to be the foundation of the art. Taoist tales, showing the inner 'mystical' dimension of training. Translation of the Classics of the famed 'Five Animal Frolics,' precursors of Tai Chi, dating back more than 1800 years. What is the entire Tai Chi System and best ways to learn it. How to find a qualified Tai Chi Teacher. 'Secrets' of Chinese martial arts etiquette. And more.

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Product Details:
Author: Paul B. Gallagher
Paperback: 266 pages
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Publication Date: April 05, 2007
Language: English
ISBN: 1419663127
Product Length: 9.02 inches
Product Width: 5.98 inches
Product Height: 0.6 inches
Product Weight: 0.87 pounds
Package Length: 8.8 inches
Package Width: 5.9 inches
Package Height: 0.9 inches
Package Weight: 0.8 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 15 reviews
 
 

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14 of 16 found the following review helpful:

5! A Lost Classic back in Print !  May 09, 2007
By Shelia Rae
The Tai Chi world has long awaited the reprint of Paul Gallagher's DRAWING SILK as a manual for traditional Tai Chi training.

Complied from 40 years of research and practice of Tai Chi and Taoist Arts, the reader is presented not only with an essential guide to correct Practice and Study, but also with the classical writings of the early Masters in a easy to understand format.

Questions are answered and Forms are discussed in detail; yet beyond this scope of the expected, there are also insights into Nutritional Science, Herbology, Geomancy and Chinese Etiquette for Martial Arts to form a composite whole of the philosophy interrelated with Tai Chi Chuan.

It is practical, inspiring and entertaining on a level that keeps the reader wanting more from this brilliant scholar of the Taoist Life Arts.

Shelia Rae, Tai Chi Teacher
Memphis, Tennessee

7 of 8 found the following review helpful:

5Taiji Master Work  Nov 14, 2007
By Thomas Schunk
Master Gallagher's third edition of Drawing Silk is one of the finest and most complete books on Taiji Quan I have ever read. He taps into his vast knowledge culled from over 40 years of practice and study, not only of Taiji, but Qigong, Chinese medicine, nutrition, etiquette, history, and philosophy. His resume is as impressive as his book, having studied with many of the greatest Taiji masters of our time. He weaves delightful stories of them throughout. One of the highlights of the book for me is the chapter of questions collected from some of his students over the years and his wise and thoughtful answers--absolutely inspiring. This book is truly one of the great works on Taiji and should be in every serious player's library.

6 of 7 found the following review helpful:

5Drawing Silk is wonderful  Feb 26, 2008
By M. Cain
Mr. Gallagher has studied and practiced with some of the most influential and skilled Tai Chi and Taoist masters of our time. His book, Drawing Silk is an excellent distillation of his experiences, insights and personal lessons learned. While not necessarily a "step by step - how to", this book provides rare aspects of a most profound and sophisticated art. I recommend it to anyone interested in pursuing Tai Chi Chuan and acquiring its many benefits. Besides, the various stories are really good!

8 of 10 found the following review helpful:

5True Insight  Oct 22, 2007
By Sean Lucey
Deeper understanding of Tai Chi can be hard to obtain. Looking beyond a basic understanding of the the "health" exercise form, Paul Gallagher gives a deeper sense of insight from one who has obviously studied, experienced and taught this magnificent health and self-defense system. Translations of the classics, discussions of the benefits of Tai Chi practice, what to expect from a Tai Chi class, questions and answers, form movement references, and terrific anecdotes are here for everyone from the beginner to advanced student.I highly recommend thisbook to anyone with an interest in chinese movement arts.

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5A Rich Tapestry  Dec 30, 2008
By Steven A. Weinbaum
As a student of tai Chi for 15 years, my introduction to "Drawing Silk" has been a pleasure far beyond my anticipation. Master Gallagher weaves a rich tapestry from threads drawn from the Taiji classics, Taoist tales, philosophy, and culture. It is further spiced with ancient poems, translated by the author from the original Chinese.
Master Gallagher creates an atmoshere, simultaneously, of authority, authenticity, generosity, caring, guidance, inspiration and reflection which significantly impacted me.
This volume helped me identify gaps in my personal Tai Chi curriculum and provided direction for addressing those gaps. I can offer no greater recommendation. Enjoy...and benefit.

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