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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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Author: Paul Gallagher
Paperback: 266 pages
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Publication Date: April 05, 2007
ISBN: 1419663127
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 8 reviews
 
 

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5Beginning Tai Chi players will find this highly readable  Jun 02, 2008
Drawing Silk is a good book for tai chi beginners. It's broken into small chunks written in clear language. The book will also yield much on subsequent readings, so this is also a book for experienced practitioners.

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5Drawing Silk  Mar 28, 2008
I studied with Paul for years in Western Massachusetts, and of all the martial arts teachers I've had (or of any teachers, for that matter), he was one of the very best, and in my view, an astonishing Tai Ji master. I'm a scientist and a University Professor and Dean, and an extreme sceptic, and I would not say lightly what I have about Paul. The book itself gives you a tiny slice of his very broad and deep expertise. I highly recommend it.

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5Drawing Silk is wonderful  Feb 26, 2008
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!

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5Taiji Master Work  Nov 14, 2007
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.

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5True Insight  Oct 22, 2007
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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