Tai chi chuan : form to function / Nigel Sutton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sutton, Nigel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tai chi.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (128 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Tuttle Pub., 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Tai Chi Chuan: Form to Function is a detailed manual for the study of the martial techniques of tai chi chuan. It takes up where Sutton's earlier title, Applied Tai Chi Chuan , left off, by setting out step-by-step the training exercises necessary for the mastery of tai chi chuan as a true combative art. Sutton outlines a well-defined program designed to lead to understanding and mastery of the useful self-defense techniques. Some of the techniques explained include beginning basic execution of hand patterns, complex exercises, training with partners in predetermined

Contents:

pt. 1. Pushing hands patterns

pt. 2. Freestyle pushing hands

pt. 3. Competition.

Notes:

First paperback edition 1999.

ISBN:

1-280-63763-3

9786613630841

1-4629-0464-5

OCLC:

777374919