Description: The Taijiquan Classics by Barbara Davis, Chen Wei-Ming A fresh translation and thorough annotation of the five core texts of the Yang Family Classics and Chan Weimings commentary from the 1920s. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Along with Chinese art, medicine, and philosophy, taijiquan has left the confines of its original culture, and offers health, relaxation, and a method of self-defense to people around the globe. Using the early texts now known as The Taijiquan Classics which have served as a touchstone for tai chi practitioners for 150 years, this book explores the fundamental ideas and what they mean to practitioners, students, and scholars. It also incorporates newly discovered sources that address the history of taijiquan and newly translated commentaries by Chen Weiming. Author Biography Barbara Davis is editor of the Taijiquan Journal and international quarterly. She has a masters degree in East Asian Studies, and is translator of Taiji Sword by Chen Weiming. Davis is director of Great River Tai Chi Chuan in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Details ISBN1556434316 Author Chen Wei-Ming Short Title TAIJIQUAN CLASSICS Language English ISBN-10 1556434316 ISBN-13 9781556434310 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S. Subtitle An Annotated Translation Place of Publication Berkeley, CA Country of Publication United States Translated from Chinese Residence Minneapolis, MN, US Birth 1953 Edition annotated edition DOI 10.1604/9781556434310 AU Release Date 2004-02-05 NZ Release Date 2004-02-05 US Release Date 2004-02-05 UK Release Date 2004-02-05 Edited by Stefan Laeng-Gilliatt Affiliation Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, USA Position Department of Psychology Qualifications Ph.D. Pages 240 Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S. Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-02-05 DEWEY 613.7148 Illustrations B&W ILLUS. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137694165;
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Book Title: The Taijiquan Classics: an Annotated Translation
Item Height: 228mm
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Author: Barbara Davis
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Publication Year: 2004
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Number of Pages: 240 Pages
