Yang Style Traditional Long Form T'ai Chi Ch'uan: As Taught by T.T. Liang
Publishing Details
Yang Style Traditional Long Form T'ai Chi Ch'uan: As Taught by T.T. Liang
By (Author) Gordon Muir
North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Blue Snake Books
15th July 2011
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
613.7148
Physical Properties
256
Width 178mm, Height 235mm, Spine 15mm
420g
Description
Gordon Muir began his martial arts studies at the age of 12. From then on he studied a wide variety of martial arts, including Judo, Kyokushinkai, Karate, Kempo, several Kung Fu styles, kick boxing and eventually found his way to T'ai Chi. Gordon's first teacher of internal martial arts was Master T. T. Liang, who taught the Yang style form. Although Master Liang was semi-retired, Gordon was able to study intensively with him for seven years and for another seven with students of Master Liang and with his own students. This book will attempt to layout the complexities of movement that other books omit.Tai Chi, after all, is an internal art. What this means is difficult to understand and even more difficult to physically accomplish without appropriate instruction. This book will give one a strong starting point for comprehending how one must move in order to create internal strength. With the help of photographs, the many traditional postures of the Yang family traditional long form will reflect what was transmitted from either Master T. T. Liang or his students. Includes the traditional Yang stances, hands and arms positions, and moving and powering with complete detailed descriptions and photographs of all postures.
Reviews
As a young man Gordon Muir was a hard stylist who studied the soft styles first from books, and then went to extraordinary lengths to track down a great Taiji master. May his example inspire other external artists to pursue the internal arts. Gordon's book is a great place to start; his down-to-earth practical approach makes clear the more esoteric rewards of Taiji that come only through sincere, diligent practice.
Brian Preston, author of Me, Chi, and Bruce Lee: Adventures in Martial Arts
Author Bio
Gordon Muir studied intensively with Master Liang for seven years and for another seven with students of Master Liang and with his own students. Currently a disciple of Master Chen Zhonghua, he lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
