Simply Tai Chi with DVD
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By: Graham Bryant and Lorraine James
Format: Hardcover
From: Hinkler Books (AU)
Pub. Date: February 2004
From: Hinkler Books (AU)
Pub. Date: February 2004
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2004-03
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 64
Ean: 9781741213539
Isbn: 1741213533
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2004-03
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 64
Ean: 9781741213539
Isbn: 1741213533
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USER REVIEWS
"This is taiji simpified to nothing. What an accomplishment, folks!!!! Make it so easy that it no longer gives you a workout! Genius!!!"
~ Written on 2007-03-22
~ Written on 2007-03-22
"This DVD is a good t'ai chi introduction. The two instructors demonstrate the form against a clear, uncluttered background and then repeat the various postures and motions slowly, with commentary, so that you can easily follow them while watching. It's presented in a friendly, common-sense way.
The accompanying book consists almost entirely of textual descriptions and photographs of the parts of the form, which don't seem very necessary given the presence of the DVD. Some simplified diagrams of the motions might have made things clearer than the photographs."
~ Written on 2007-01-22
The accompanying book consists almost entirely of textual descriptions and photographs of the parts of the form, which don't seem very necessary given the presence of the DVD. Some simplified diagrams of the motions might have made things clearer than the photographs."
~ Written on 2007-01-22
"This is a simple introduction to tai chi, aimed at the pure beginner. It provides a step by step routine which can easily be performed at home. There are plenty of clear illustrations, and the text is also very straightforward. There is a 40-minute accompanying DVD. Overall this is a good value introduction, presenting a simplified but accurate form of tai chi."
~ Written on 2005-08-11
~ Written on 2005-08-11
"Having studied Tai Chi since the late 1970's and having taught it since the mid 90's (www.p-k-j.org), I was a bit sceptical and didn't think that this book would have anything new or worthwhile in it... I was wrong.
Graham and Lorraine have put together a simple and elegant eight move Tai Chi form that I now both practice and teach. All the moves in the 8 form are taken from the 24 move short form which was created in 1956 in China and thus it is both a good introduction to the 24 and also a novel extra practice form for students already familiar with the 24.
The great thing about their 8 form is that it takes virtually no space to practice so can be done at home, at work, in a hotel, even in a lift... Anywhere.
The book is clear and easy to read and the DVD is simple to follow and quite well produced.
It is simply excellent value for money."
~ Written on 2004-03-20
Graham and Lorraine have put together a simple and elegant eight move Tai Chi form that I now both practice and teach. All the moves in the 8 form are taken from the 24 move short form which was created in 1956 in China and thus it is both a good introduction to the 24 and also a novel extra practice form for students already familiar with the 24.
The great thing about their 8 form is that it takes virtually no space to practice so can be done at home, at work, in a hotel, even in a lift... Anywhere.
The book is clear and easy to read and the DVD is simple to follow and quite well produced.
It is simply excellent value for money."
~ Written on 2004-03-20