Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing

Great information on history of Chen style must read for studen of tai chi no matter what form you are studying

This book is indeed a wonderful introduction and resource book for all serious Chen Taijiquan practitioners. Highly recommended.

Well written, interesting as well as comprehensive. A most for Chen style practicioners.

Excellent detailed information

One of the clearest written books on taiji. David and Davidine have study with the best Chen teachers and translate their learning exceedingly well. This is an ongoing resource for a serious practitioner.

One of my favorite books. I call it "my bible". Love Tai Chi & this book is very helpful.

excellent 5 stars

Very informative and everything I needed to practice at home.

This book was recommended to me by an experienced Chen-style teacher and I have to say of all the books I have accumulated on Tai Chi this is the most useful so far, and I can't understand why I haven't been aware of it before.I found it to be the most rounded and concise guide to understanding Tai Chi that I've seen so far, and being focused on Chen, drawn directly and translated from some of the definitive masters, make it a perfect Chen-style reference book.The explanations in all respects, particularly principles, are clearly written and easy to understand.Of course you can't learn from a book alone, but it helps me to understand better some of the things I puzzle over from my learning experiences, builds a picture of the evolution of the styles, simplifies some of the more 'mystical' aspects and explains in simple terms some of the key points that aren't always obvious to the student.

A lot to read here so you must know your form or TaiChi Kata if you have one as there are only lists in this book not pictures of any form, so if you know what the moves are from the sentences then yes go for it, I am keeping my copy as I am still teaching myself and ths book is full of that sort of guidance and will be useful for years to come, so I am pleased with my Xmas present to myself here.

This to me is just not what Taijiquan is about. No arguments, that's just my opinion. Someone might say 'I couldn't be more wrong', and I deeply apologise to the author. I just differ in opinion. I couldn't finish reading it and will be donating it to the library. I gave it two stars, as I believe there is always something to learn. I did - to a point and am grateful for that, but won't be finishing it.

It show you the correct body postures in standing post and silk reeling.how to relax the body to improve your internal energies by using fangsong.this book will put you on the right path of understanding Chen style theory and principles for those that practice ,so that their will improve their tai chi.beginners to advance.

Those who are expecting a book demonstrating all the exercises should not get this book. Instead, this book is targeted for existing practitioners and provides great details to enhance your practice and is a must read. Thoroughly recommended