The Tai Chi Code: An exploration of the science behind the Internal Arts

by C.N. Davis, Rolici (Illustrator)

Have you ever wondered what the underlying concepts of the internal arts are? What makes them so good for health, vitality and wellness? Where do the unique methods stem from and how do they create unusual strength and power? The Tai Chi Code aims to explore some of these questions. Dealving into the authors life long study of the martial arts and his analysis of the techniques found in these systems we will be taken on a journey through the major attributes of the 'Internal Martial Artist'. Covering everything from how movement affects our Lymphatic system, to the utilisation of Fascia for connection we will look into how these various systems are drawn together in the internal arts to create a unique and powerful health method. Join the author on his journey, with amusing and enlightening stories from his training and the struggle of a young man seeking truth within a world of myth.The Tai Chi Code is a refreshing mix of practical scientific research and its relationship to the ancient internal arts.

203 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 7, 2015

Reviews

[Timothy Nichols · Rating 2 out of 5]

The subtitle is accurate. The book's not a coherent whole; it's an exploration. If you haven't dug into the health benefits of Taiji, there's a lot of promising leads here. If you've done a bit of research already, most of what's here will probably be old news for you.

[Johan Horak · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a pleasure to read

I just started Qigong. I loved it but wanted to know why. Odd. And reading this fine book I got more. I got a zen like education.

It's great to do a practice 3000 years old. But to understand why it works is motivation for me.

I studied acuppressure and read about facia, and meridians, and wanted to know more about lymphatic system. Now I know how these practices improve flow.

We are our movements. And our Western worldly people do not move. We are stuck behind a desk or phone.

Our flow gets restricted as shown in Cardiovascular, lymphatic or body posture. The kinks gets worse as we age. Pathetic.

I'll be doing slow flowing movements of qigong and tia chi until my last breath.

Get this book. CN Davis is a dedicated, passionate and wise martial artist.

[Jai · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is well worth the read for greater understanding in you learning and helpful.
Also for those needing further help, exploring with your learning about body mechanics the best visual learning is with Dr Todd Martin on tube called @TheTaiChiCode.

[toddjfritz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Taiji Book

As a Taiji practitioner, acupressure massage practitioner, and fitness trainer this book mirrors many of my personal experiences with the internal arts. I highly recommend this any and all who are interested in the art of Taiji and Qigong.

[Brian Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Appreciated the sharing of his IMA experiences and cogent theory of some issues only discussed usually within eastern jargon.

[Brandon Hutchens · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a beginner student of wing chun, i found this to be very simple yet clear, look into the mechanics of the internal methods side of things, that resides in a variety of chinese arts. A good overview from which to start looking at the methods with a more western scientific tone.