Body Mechanics of Tai Chi Chuan

by William C.C. Chen

Book by Chen, William C. C, Chen

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Finbar]

This is a great book to supplement your Yang Short-Form practice. The pictures are not the best because they are a bit small and in black and white, but the descriptions are great. Master Chen walks you through the body-mechanics in clear and understandable language. This has allowed me to listen with my body and comprehend more fully the path to relaxation during my practice.

While this is not a book you can learn the form from, it is a great supplement to supervised instruction.

[Joan]

Something weird here the author has two books with the same ISBN but different titles and publication dates. Not surprisingly, the publication quality was poor of the one I used, Tai Chi Chuan Art of the 60 Movements Yang Style Short Form.
The step by step instructions are detailed but at the same time not helpful. They are difficult to follow- at least for me, a novice. They are written to be read as you do them, which is impracticable.
I found Wayne & Furst’s Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi more helpful.

[Barbara]

Very clear, easy to follow pictures and explanations of classic tai-chi short form written by a true Chinese Grandmaster.

[Alan]

OK, but didn't have the breathing instructions I was looking for.

[J Crossley]

This is a comprehensive guide to the movements of Tai Chi Chuan, It would be nice if this was on Kindle because it would be easier to follow the moves instead of holding a book open.

[Edy Sukrisno]

Insightful. Unfortunately, William Chen's 60 movements, which are derived from Zheng Manqing's 37 postures, are not very popular.