by Kuo Lien-Ying
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Originally published before Kuo Lien-Ying left China and then again in 1966 soon after his arrival in the United States, Tai-Chi Chuan in Theory and Practice has now been edited and expanded by his widow and disciple, Simmone Kuo. Her version includes new material on the philosophical origins of Tai-Chi Chuan, particularly how it relates to the I Ching, the most ancient text of Chinese wisdom. The book also provides explanations of the meaning of this ancient and elegant martial art--its name and history--the keys to understanding the Thirteen Movements, archival photographs of Lien-Ying performing the movements, and other supplementary literature.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
 Absolutely don't...., 2002-09-03
This book is just a celebration of Lien Ying Kuo.
Asolutely too much pages for celebration with family and relatives photos.
Just something (really something...) general and elementary instruction on tai chi practice.
The form.
Do you know the kind of tai chi book where the form is described with just a big picture on each page and with only the name of the posture? That's it.
Probably this book could have a very high emotional value for the pupills of Lien Ying Kuor (as it would also be for me if I were his pupill)but, absolutely, no any "Tai-Chi Chuan in Theory and Practice" in this book neither in theory nor in practice.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
 I'm lucky to know Simmone Kuo, 2002-09-01
Simmone, the wife of Kuo Lien Ying, is my professor at SFSU. She teaches Elementary Tai-Chi Chuan, Advanced Tai-Chi Chuan, and Shaolin Chuan on campus. This book is an excellent supplement to what she teaches and lectures. Tai-Chi is a very relaxing exercise. It teaches patience and concentration. Pick up this book if you feel you need that in your life.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
An interesting look at tai chi, 2002-01-05
Kuo's book on tai chi chaun is an interesting look at his style of the martial art. The text of the book seems to be drawn mostly from the tai chi classics, though organized through the author's own understanding of the art. The photos included are good, and illustrate the postures of his tai chi form. This book also contains a brief introduction to Chinese philosophy as it relates to tai chi, which is useful for readers new to the subject. This book is not a training manual, but more of an overview of the style of tai chi practiced by the author.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Tai-Chi Chuan in Theory and Practice, 2001-05-25
This book is for those who are into the theory behind the practice of T'ai-Chi Ch'uan. There are no form instructions but it does have some information for standing meditation which will dramitically improve whatever T'ai-Chi Ch'uan form you do practice.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
 Not a Tai Chi instruction book, 2001-04-18
This is not a book for the beginning student. The illustrations are vague and the postures lack detailed descriptions. It would be of interest to the Tai Chi book collector. It is more an immortalization of master Lien-Ying than a primer in the art of Tai Chi.
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