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The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan: The Literary Tradition Paperback – January 21, 1993

by Various (Author), Benjamin P. Lo (Translator), Martin Inn (Translator),
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 115 ratings
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A handbook of the classical Chinese literature on which the art of t'ai chi is based. First English translation of the classic texts of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. This is required reading for practitioners of every style.
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    100 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Blue Snake Books
  4. Publication date
    January 21, 1993
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780913028636
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0913028636
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About the Author

Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo is a devoted instructor of Tai Chi and a former student of Cheng Man-Ch’ing. Lo sought out Tai Chi as a method to help his chronic pain when he was in university. Under the tutelage of Man-Ch’ing, Lo regained his strength and soon became an instructor of the art. He later translated The Essence of T’ai Chi Ch’uan: The Literary Tradition. Lo resides and teaches in San Francisco.

Martin Inn founded the Inner Research Institute in San Francisco, CA, which teaches the sequence of the short form of the Yang Style T’ai Chi Ch’uan that Master Cheng Man-ch’ing created. Inn has been a teacher of T’ai Chi Ch’uan for over 40 years. He is a co-translator of The Essence of T’ai Chi Ch’uan, He is a licensed practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in the states of California and Hawaii.

Robert Amacker is a long-time student of T'ai Chi and the author and contributor of several works on the subject. He is a co-translator of The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, translating literature of the T'ai Chi Ch'uan Classics, which are Chinese literary writings spanning one thousand years. His published works include The Theoretical Basis of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Amacker is also the author of the political satire Patriots Wanted.

Susan Foe is a co-translator of The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, translating literature of the T'ai Chi Ch'uan Classics, which are Chinese literary writings spanning one thousand years.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0913028630
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Snake Books; Second printing edition (January 21, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 100 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780913028636
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0913028636
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 115 ratings

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Bob Rosenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Rendition of Tai Chi Classics
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
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A great rendition of the Tai Chi Classics and other writings. Very easy to read and understand. Simple, "old school" Tai Chi book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars one if my favorite possesions
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2014
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One of my favorite possesions. this book is a great tool for your training. it is even a great formnof entertainment, to wonder and marvle at the skills of the old masters as the describe what is goinf on.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A must Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015
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This book bring many of the principals of Tai Chi to light. Must read for the serious Tai Chi Player
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Thomas N. Burson
5.0 out of 5 stars The Philosophical View
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
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It gives the deeper more philosophical side of Tai Chi. If you enjoy the study of eastern philosophy, the Yi Ching and similar forms of eastern thinking you will enjoy this book. If you are looking for something straight forward, basic and self-explanatory stay far, far, far away.
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Pablo
5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest way to learn the phylosophy behind the movement
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2002
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Any serious Tai Chi practitioner will know that Tai Chi is more than just movement. This book presents the original Tai Chi texts translated into english, which allow the reader to think and feel each movement in a new, more intense manner.
Each sentence is a lesson in itself. While some are easy to understand, others will not be so clear in the beginning. I am sure that you will read this book more than once, reflecting on the movements and thoughts behind each form.
I recommend this books to any Tai Chi practitioner who wishes to understand the roots of the discipline.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My tai chi teacher highly recommended this book as the best translation of the tai ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018
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My tai chi teacher highly recommended this book as the best translation of the tai chi classics. I first learned the short form from the authors- Amacker, Foe and Inn in San Francisco in 1975-76, two years before they first published this book.
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Charles Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Best version for Tai Chi Chuan students
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
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Great readable translations of the Tai Chi Classics, an introduction with the classics no more. And that's the beauty, no modern commentary, just the Tai Chi classics in a great form. If you study Tai Chi Chuan the classics are an important part of you tradition. Highly recommended.
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JTDk
5.0 out of 5 stars Focus and Clarity
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2013
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Excellent focus and clarity. It helped me go inside deeper to find my center. It is certainly something to add to your library if you are reading eastern philosophy and focus.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in Italy on November 27, 2020
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I've bought this book since it has never been translated in Italian. This is an essential reading for Taiji practicioners, something you can read several times along your journey always finding something new to contemplate and understand.
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Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2015
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A superb book. A translation by an accomplished master which can deeply inform and guide ones inner practice and understanding of t'ai chi
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Yaya Sesay
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2017
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yliharma
5.0 out of 5 stars ottima raccolta dei saggi sul Tai Chi Chuan
Reviewed in Italy on June 30, 2014
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Una raccolta fondamentale per ogni praticante di Tai Chi Chuan. Comprende anche i 10 requisiti fondamentali di Yang Cheng Fu e il poema di forma e funzione di Cheng Man Ching.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2014
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Been learning Tai Chi for 4 years and now is the time to study these books.
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