{"product_id":"tai-chi-dynamics-robert-chuckrow-9781594391163","title":"Tai CHI Dynamics: Principles of Natural Movement, Health \u0026 Self-Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTai Chi Dynamics\u003c\/em\u003e is intended for intermediate and advanced Taiji players. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author Robert Chuckrow Ph.D. experimental physics, has been a Taiji practitioner for over forty years. He applies logic and basic scientific principles of anatomy, physiology, and physics to muscular action, breathing, and alignment in Taiji movement and push-hands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe clarifies many perplexing concepts such as \"correct force\" by utilizing detailed explanations, illustrations, and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSayings from the Taiji Classics are quoted throughout, and exercises are provided to give readers a chance to confirm their understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOver a dozen self-defense applications of the basic Taiji movements are illustrated, and the effectiveness and completeness of Taiji as a martial art is candidly analyzed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggestions for many aspects of teaching Taiji are provided, which stem from over three decades of practical experience. A chapter on Zheng Manqing (Cheng Man-ch'ing), with whom the author studied for five years in the early 1970s, sheds light on Zheng and his students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA special chapter deals extensively with aspects of self development from a personal perspective, discusses how doing Taiji correctly is a precursor to spiritual growth, and compares religion, science, and spiritual teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA detailed chapter on health, self-massage, and healing discusses fasting (including the author's own experience with a twenty-eight-day fast), differences between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, and provides exercises and methods of self-massage for head, legs, feet, and back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere is even a section on how to make your own footwear suitable for practicing Taiji.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book includes personal anecdotes and stories, and has over one hundred photographs and illustrations by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Chuckrow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1594391165\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594391163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 7.20w x 0.80d","brand":"Robert Chuckrow","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44068705632511,"sku":"9781594391163","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1c3bb14e-a3cd-479a-a36b-c7f0b85a5e7b.jpg?v=1685420533","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tai-chi-dynamics-robert-chuckrow-9781594391163","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}