Best Tai Chi Books (21 books)

Here is a list of the best Tai Chi books in the world, with a slant toward more-traditional forms from well-known masters (and a few with a modern approach).

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1	The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi: 12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart, and Sharp Mind by Peter M. Wayne 3.88 avg rating — 376 ratings score: 383, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Push Hands: Handbook for Non-competitive Tai Chi Practice with a Partner by Herman Kauz 3.71 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Simplified Tai Chi Chuan: 24 Postures with Applications & Standard 48 Postures by Shou-Yu Liang 4.16 avg rating — 140 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Sunset Tai Chi: Simplified Tai Chi for Relaxation and Longevity by Ramel Rones 3.58 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power: Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chaun by Yang Jwing-Ming 4.15 avg rating — 95 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications: Advanced Yang Style by Yang Jwing-Ming 4.12 avg rating — 80 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Tai Chi Qigong: The Internal Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan by Yang Jwing-Ming 4.07 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Tai Chi Chuan Classical Yang Style: The Complete Form Qigong by Yang Jwing-Ming 4.11 avg rating — 146 ratings score: 186, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Complete Book Of Tai Chi by Stewart McFarlane (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 36 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Tai Chi Fa Jin: Advanced Techniques for Discharging Chi Energy by Mantak Chia 3.77 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Root of Chinese Qigong 2nd. Ed.: Secrets of Health, Longevity, & Enlightenment by Yang Jwing-Ming 4.19 avg rating — 429 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Tai Chi Chin Na: The Seizing Art of Tai Chi Chuan by Yang Jwing-Ming 4.62 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	A TAI CHI COMPENDIUM: For the Curious Reader, the Seeker, & the Beginner by John Murney 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Manual of Bean Curd Boxing: Tai Chi and the Noble Art of Leaving Things Undone by Paul Read (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Tai Chi--The Perfect Exercise: Finding Health, Happiness, Balance, and Strength by Arthur Rosenfeld (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 85 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	On Tai Chi Chuan by T.Y. Pang really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Practice by Wong Kiew Kit 3.98 avg rating — 206 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	杨式太极拳国家标准竞赛套路四十式 by 宋玉鹏 really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary by Jwing-Ming Yang 3.94 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Tai Chi Sensing Hands (Chen Kung's T'Ai Chi Series) by Stuart Alve Olson 3.50 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Internal Body Mechanics for Tai Chi, Bagua and Xingyi: The Key to High-Quality Internal Structure and Movement by Ken Gullette 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars