The Essence of Taijiquan
. By 978-1500609238. VSCL.
. By 978-1500609238. VSCL.
Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing. By Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim and David Gaffney. Berkeley, CA, North Atlantic Books, 2002. Index, charts, 224 pages. ISBN: 1556433778. Provides an excellent introduction to Chen style Taijiquan history and legends, outlines the major forms, discusses the philosophy and foundations of the art, and gives very good information on training methods, push hands, and weapons. Very well written, highly informative, and a unique contribution to the field. Essential reading for all learning the Chen style of Tai Chi Chuan. The Hand Forms (Taolu) are described on pp. 110-141. [Sim & Gaffney 2002] VSCL.
Gaffney and Siaw-Voon Sim are advanced Chen Taijiquan teachers. They studied for many years with Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang in China, and with many other top Chen Taijiquan teachers. They are very knowledgeable and highly skilled in Chen Taijiquan.
I have been rereading "The Essence of Taijiquan." Highly informative! Excellent information on Taijiquan training principles, methods, and progression. Strong emphasis upon training for combat skills. Interesting observations about everyday life in the Chen village, ancestor respect and rituals, and overcoming the repression of the Maoist Cultural Revolution.
Chen T'ai Chi Ch'uan: Forms, Bibliography, Weapons, Links, Resources
Chen Style Taijiquan, Old Frame First Form, Lao Jia Yi Lu
By Michael P. Garofalo.
This webpage includes a detailed bibliography of books, media, and articles. Extensive selection of Internet links.
List of movement names in English, Chinese characters, Chinese Pinyin, French, German, and Spanish; and citations for sources of the movement names.
Detailed list of DVDs and videos available online.
Extensive notes on the author's learning the Old Frame, First Routine, Lao Jia Yi Lu; and on learning Chen Style Taijiquan.
Record of performance times of this form by many masters.
Breakdown by sections of the form, with separate lists for each section. General information, history, facts, information, pointers, and quotations.
Chen Style Taijiquan, Old Frame First Form, Lao Jia Yi Lu
By Michael P. Garofalo.
This webpage includes a detailed bibliography of books, media, and articles. Extensive selection of Internet links.
List of movement names in English, Chinese characters, Chinese Pinyin, French, German, and Spanish; and citations for sources of the movement names.
Detailed list of DVDs and videos available online.
Extensive notes on the author's learning the Old Frame, First Routine, Lao Jia Yi Lu; and on learning Chen Style Taijiquan.
Record of performance times of this form by many masters.
Breakdown by sections of the form, with separate lists for each section. General information, history, facts, information, pointers, and quotations.
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