A guide to the internal martial arts exercises of short-form Wu-Style Tai Chi • Details the 8 core forms of Wu-Style Tai Chi with fully illustrated instructions • Ideal for older practitioners as well as those with health disabilities due to the “small frame” primary stance, slower and smaller movements, and conservation of energy • Explains how Wu Style provides a natural introduction to martial arts boxing • Reveals how Wu Style eases stiffness, relieves back pain, and reduces abdominal fat Following the flow of chi energy, rather than directing it as in traditional Tai Chi, Wu-Style Tai Chi focuses on internal development, seeking to conserve chi energy and gather jin power from the Earth through the tan tien. Centered on a “small frame” stance--that is, feet closer together and arms closer to the body--and a slower progression of movements in solo practice, Wu Style offers a gentle Tai Chi form for beginners and, when practiced with a partner, a grounding introduction to martial arts boxing and Fa Jin (the discharge of energy for self-defense). The more functional stance, smaller movements, and conservation of internal energy make Wu-Style Tai Chi ideal for older practitioners as well as those with health disabilities. Condensing the 37 movements of Wu Style into 8 core forms, Master Mantak Chia and Andrew Jan illustrate how to build a personal short-form Wu-Style Tai Chi practice. They explain how Wu-Style Tai Chi removes energetic blockages and helps to elongate the tendons, reducing stiffness and allowing the limbs to return to their natural length and full range of motion. Regular practice of Wu Style relieves back pain as well as reducing abdominal fat, the biggest hindrance to longevity. Exploring the martial arts applications of Wu Style, the authors trace its history beginning with founder Wu Chuan-Yu (1834-1902) as well as explain how to apply Wu Style to “Push Hands” (Tui Shou) and Fa Jin. Through mastering the short-form Wu Style detailed in this book, Tai Chi practitioners harness a broad range of health benefits as well as build a solid foundation for learning the complete long-form Wu Style.

Developed over many centuries, Tai Chi Chuan incorporates the principles of Taoist philosophy with the accumulated knowledge of the traditional martial arts. Wu Style is known as the "three-in-one exercise," invigorating the mind, the internal energy (qi), and the body. Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan describes the origin and philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan, and then details its multiple health benefits. Step-by-step instruction in the practice of the Tai Chi Chuan solo form is presented.

Here is the original, rarely seen Tai Ji Quan developed by Yang Lu Chan's best Imperial Palace Guard student, Quan You, over 150 years ago. While other styles branched off into sport, health, and meditation, Quan You's disciples preserved the traditional ways. This book covers the principles, characteristics, and essentials of the Wu method, along with its famous masters. The entire classical form is illustrated step-by-step, and includes weapons skills.

Fo rht first time in history, you can reap the benefits of closely guarded wisdom! Explore Dr. Yang's translations and their meanings of these long-held secrets of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan.

WU STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN GAH GEE (Slow Form) by Master ShumThis ring-bound edition of Master Leung Shum's 1985 publication Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Gah Gee has been reformatted and extensively edited, for both accuracy and ease of use. The book features step-by-step instructions for the slow form, and also includes a new section on push hands.

WU STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN GAH GEE (Slow Form) by Master ShumThis ring-bound edition of Master Leung Shum's 1985 publication Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Gah Gee has been reformatted and extensively edited, for both accuracy and ease of use. The book features step-by-step instructions for the slow form, and also includes a new section on push hands.This book includes Grandmaster Shum's four DVD instructional set including the form, push hands and self-defense applications.

陈氏太极22式套路是在陈氏太极拳老架的基础上，选取了21个代表性的动作，并加入了一个新架动作“中盘”。其特点是姿势舒展、步法轻盈稳健、身体保持中正自然、内力统领全身，以缠丝劲为核心。运动以腰为主，每一个动作都能体现全身的运动。The Chen Style Tai Chi 22-Movement Routine is developed based on the foundation of the traditional Chen Style Tai Chi Old Frame. It incorporates 21 representative movements and introduces a new form called "中盘zhōng pán Coiling Dragon Empty Stance " Its characteristics include graceful postures, light and steady footwork, maintaining a centered and natural body position, and internal force coordinating throughout the entire body, with coiling silk energy as the core. The movement is centered around the waist, and each action reflects the overall body movement. 整套拳没有发力和跳跃动作，但是完整地保留了古老的陈氏太极拳特色。这套拳适合初学者和身体弱的人学习，以体会陈氏太极的特点，提高平衡力和身体柔韧性，并作为下一步深入学习的基础。体格健壮的人可以采用低架，以增大运动量。The entire routine avoids forceful actions and jumping movements but faithfully preserves the ancient characteristics of Chen Style Tai Chi. This set of exercises is suitable for beginners and individuals with weaker physical conditions. It allows them to experience the distinctive features of Chen Style Tai Chi, improve balance, enhance body flexibility, and serves as a foundation for further in-depth learning. For individuals with robust physical fitness, adopting a lower stance can be considered to increase the intensity of the workout.