T'ai Chi Classics

<b>An essential guide for T&#146;ai Chi practitioners of all skill levels&#151;with an overview of basic principles and commentary on three classic internal martial arts texts</b><br> &#160;<br> According to Master Liao the great power of T&#146;ai Chi cannot be realized without knowing its inner meaning. <i>T&#146;ai Chi Classics</i> presents the inner meaning and techniques of T&#146;ai Chi movements through translations of three core classics of T&#146;ai Chi often considered the &#147;T&#146;ai Chi Bible&#148;. <br> &#160;<br> Divided into three chapters the guide explains how to increase inner energy&#160;(<i>ch&#146;i</i>) transform it into inner power&#160;(<i>jing</i>) and project this inner power outward to repel an opponent without physical contact. Master Liao also provides a description of the entire sequence of T&#146;ai Chi movements illustrated by his own line drawings.