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# Internal Body Mechanics for Tai Chi, Bagua and Xingyi: The Key to High-Quality Internal Structure and Movement Paperback – August 2, 2018

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- **What is this?** Internal Body Mechanics for Tai Chi, Bagua and Xingyi: The Key to High-Quality Internal Structure and Movement Paperback – August 2, 2018 by ken gullettenancy gullette
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    The details that no one teaches. The key to the secret of correct practice.
  

*by U***♂ on Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022*

When we talk about the subject of "internal martial arts", it's common to hear generic words like "use your energy". But, how to do it correctly?This book is like an oasis in the desert. You will learn that the most "mysterious, esoteric, fantastic" concepts are based on the correct use of your body structure. Or, to use a more technical word, your own biomechanics.If you intend to be a serious practitioner and get the good results, this book, with absolute certainty, will save you years of training and will preserve your body from practices that, if repeated in the wrong way, may even cause physical injuries.Even though I studied with masters who are members of the Chen family, I had not learned everything that this book teaches in a didactic, easy and objective way.I hope volume II will be produced.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    If you were to buy only one book on the internal martial arts, this is it.
  

*by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018*

Internal Body Mechanics for Tai Chi, Bagua and Xingyi is unlike most books that are available on the internal arts, in that not only does it present usable information on the basics of the internal martial arts, but it also strips away the mysticism and complex TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) theories that so often muddy the waters for most of us.  The author, Ken Gullette, is a knowledgeable and respected instructor who practices what he preaches, approaches the arts with a scientific, evidence-based mind, and discounts what he refers to as "woo woo" theories related to Chi-flow and the "energies" so often discussed in the arts.  He describes the methods of Tai Chi and other styles not as actual energies as they are often presented, but as concrete, physical body methods of dealing with force and generating power.  He is focused on the use of the internal arts as a complete martial system that is primarily a self-defense practice, and not solely on the health and healing aspects of Tai Chi.In this book, Sifu Gullette describes six key body mechanics that are needed to develop real skill with internal martial arts, and that when understood and practiced, leads the way to developing the storied "Iron Wrapped in Cotton" ability of advanced practitioners.  Without these key mechanics, tai chi is a physical practice only, relying on brute strength and unrefined movement.  Each of the mechanics is presented with exercises, some solo but most with a partner, which can help you test yourself and learn these methods.Sifu Gullette presents this information in straight-forward, clear language, with a healthy dose of humor peppered throughout.If you live in an area that doesn't offer quality instruction in Tai Chi or the other internal arts, or if you feel that your current practice may be missing something, I highly recommend picking up this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    In one word: AMAZING
  

*by L***O on Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020*

This book is, in one word, amazing!!! The pearls of wisdom Sifu Gullette imparts in this jewel of a book are priceless. The concepts he explains so clearly give you the insight to how beautiful and powerful the internal arts are. If you are a student of the internal arts, then you need this as your number one book in your library. His manner of speaking and detail to attention are as if you have him over your shoulder, guiding your moves and correcting your mistakes. A must have for any serious student of the internal arts!!

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