The
24 Move Yang Style:
*Tai
Chi Chuan, The Basic Exercises, by Shing Yen-Ling (Sugawara Martial
Arts/Japan Publications)
*Beginning Tai Chi, by Tri Thong Dang (Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1994)
Tai
Chi, General:
*Tai Chi, by Cheng
Man-ch'ing and Robert Smith (Charles E. Tuttle, 1971)
Cheng Man-ch'ing was the teacher who initially popularized
Tai Chi in the United States. He modified classic Yang style to create
his own version which is illustrated in this text.
*The Tai Chi Boxing Chronicle, by Kuo Lien-Ying (North Atlantic Books,
1994)
The history, theory and principles of Tai Chi, plus
a discussion of energy gates and push hands practice.
*The Essence of Tai Chi Chuan, by Lo/Inn/Amacker/Foe (North Atlantic
Books, 1981) The literary tradition - short poems
and verses about Tai Chi.
*Tai Chi Chuan - Principles and Practice, by C.K. Chu, (Sun Flower Press,
1981)
A combination of theory, applications and texts by
old masters.
*Tai Chi Chuan for Health and Self-Defense, by Master T.T. Liang (Vintage
Books, 1977)
Tai Chi self-defense applications and theory, with
reference to the classical writings on Tai Chi.
*The Intrinsic Energies of Tai Chi Chuan, translated by Stuart Alve
Olson (Dragon Door Publications, 1994)
An unusual discussion of Tai Chi's different types
of energies, i.e. sticking, listening, receiving, neutralizing, etc.
*The Tao of Tai Chi Chuan, by Jou, Tsung Hwa (Charles E. Tuttle, 1980)
An advanced book on the history and philosophy of
Tai Chi.
*Tai Chi for Two - The Practice of Push Hands, by Paul Crompton
A well illustrated guide to push hands practice.
Other
Books of Interest
*Secrets of Shaolin
Temple Boxing, by Robert Smith (Charles E. Tuttle, 1964)
A discussion of the origin of Chinese martial arts.
Chinese Boxing - Masters & Methods, by Robert Smith (Harper &
Roe, 1974)
Profiles of different martial arts masters, their
styles and philosophies.
The Zen Way to the Martial Arts, by Taisen Deshimaru (E.P. Dutton, Inc.,
1982)
A small, excellent book on the inner meaning of the
martial arts.
