Can Tai Chi be self-learned?

by George Ho, Rebecca Ho, Jennifer Ho

This article was first published in the winter 2015 issue of T'ai Chi magazine. The initial analysis by the author, Dr. George Ho (1946- )is a positive yes. The strongest supportive evidence is the example reported by a famous tai chi master, Zheng Manqing 鄭曼青 (1902 - 1975) in his book, Zhèng zi tàijí quán zìxiū xīnfǎ 鄭子太極拳自修新法The Self-cultivation of taji quan on your own” after he quoted in the aforementioned book that one of his friends, Mr. Lin successfully learned a complete set of Yang style tai chi from a book, written by his teacher, the third generation of Yang style tai chi, Master Yang Chengfu楊澄甫 (1883－1936). Master Yang Chengfu wrote a very popular book, called "Tài Jí quán tǐ yòng quán shū太極拳體用全書” (published in 1934). This article by Dr. Ho is the initial investigation and he will publish an enriched version in Kindle later. The following Kindle books about Tai Chi and Dantians can also help you teach yourself Tai Chi and Chan (Zen in Japanese) meditation. Each book is supplemented by a YouTube video, which can be searched with the title of the 1.The Dantian’s Anatomy and Functions Explained Medically by Dr. George Ho 2. Can Tai Chi be self-learned? (Tai Chi and meditation by Dr. George Ho Book 1) YouTube video title, “Self-taught tai chi? Answer in Kindle by Dr. George Ho” 3.The Benefits of tai chi for the The postural enhancement effect of tai chi, called the CranioSacral Postural reflex of Tai Chi (Tai chi and meditation Book 2) 4.The path to Enlightenment from the practice of Tai Chi + 站樁Zhàn zhuāng (pile stance): Shen Ming is the Enlightenment Stage of Tai Chi, Superior to the ... Dong Jin” (tai chi and meditation Book 3) YouTube videos’ “The path to Enlightenment from the practice of Tai Chi + 站樁Zhàn zhuāng (pile stance): “The Shen Ming of Tai Ch is the complementary component of your meditation for Enlightenment” 5.Treadmill Ram Tai Chi (TRTC): YouTube videos’ “Chan (Zen in Japanese) walking with the breathing practice for health and longevity by Huai-jin Nan and Dr. George Ho (tai chi and meditation Book 4)” “Chan (Zen in Japanese) walking can enhance the function of the kidneys” 6.The Ji 擠form of tai chi power compared with Bruce Lee’s The Ji擠form of tai chi power explained and trained scientifically (tai chi and meditation Book 5) 7.Dolphin Instant Tai Chi THE EASIEST TAI CHI TO LEARN, "Dolphin Instant Tai Chi" 8.Meditation Bliss and Physical Health with Chan Walking and Swimming for All, including the Disabled 9.Prof. Lin Jùnqīng’s 8 Steps of the Pharyngeal Voice Training 林俊卿博士（咽音練聲法的八個步驟） This book is essential for the understanding of the throat Dantian. 10. The Correct Interpretations of Two Important Tai Chi “鬆開 Song kai” by Yang Chengfu楊澄甫and Peng jin 弸 勁, the Peng form of concentrated Tai Chi power 11. Please watch the YouTube video that supplements this Kindle book, The Guidelines for Self-taught Tai Chi and Sleeping Qigong (Kindle book)

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 22, 2018