William C. C. Chen

My book entitled 'Body Mechanics of Tai Chi Chuan' deals with the human body under the action of given forces and is based on practical physics such as body leverage and the hydraulic pressures which exist in our body. The principles of body mechanics which are found in tai chi chuan are universal to all human beings. These principles promote good health and animate one's daily activities. There is no doubt that they help martial artists attain their goal of speed and maximum power. Therefore, tai chi chuan has been one of the best Chinese martial arts as well as a means of achieving physical fitness for centures. Over the past 30 years, my emphasis has always been on the realist applications of tai chi chuan. In fact, the concept of body mechanics is the result of my life long devotion. Some people may think I am against the 'supernatural' elements of tai chi chuan. I would rather say that I am very happy and satisfied with its practical aspects. Contents Grandmaster Cheng Man-Ching What is tai chi chuan? An internal system Characteristics Speed Speed progress chart Physical and mental health Breathing The development of tai chi chuan William C.C. Chen's 60 movements William C.C. Chen Self training Definition of 'Master' Author William C.C. Chen Key to symbols Names of the 60 movements Illustrations and instructions for the 60 movements Push-hands… (plus d'informations)

It is a pleasure for me to endorse this manual on t'ai-chi ch'uan by the eminent teacher, William Chen. The book is important in several respects. First, it describes correct yang style t'ai-chi ch'uan, done relaxedly and with panache-as only William can do it. Second, it illustrates a short sixty-posture version of the original, shorn of many repetitions, which can be done in five to seven minutes. Later, edition is known as Body Mechanics of Tai Chi Chuan. Contents Acknowledgements Foreword by Robert W. Smith Introduction Key to symbols Preparation Beginning Ward off with your left hand Ward off with your right hand Roll back Press Push Single whip Lifting the hands Lean forward The crane spreads its wings Brush knee and twist step Playing the guitar Brush knee and twist step Step forward, deflect downward, intercept and punch Get the needle at the sea-bottom Spread arms like a fan Turn and stike opponent with fist Withdraw and push Crossing hands Embrace the tiger to return to the mountain Roll back Press Push Slanting single whip Looking at the fist under the elbow Step back to drive the monkey away Diagonal flying posture Waving hands in the clouds Single whip Squatting down The golden pheasant stands on one leg The golden pheasant stands on one leg Separate the left foot Separate the right foot Turn around and stike with heel Step forward and strike with fist Stike opponent's ears with both fists Roll-back Press Push Single whip The fairy weaving at the shuttle The fairy weaving at the shuttle The fairy weaving at the shuttle The fairy weaving at the shuttle Ward off with your left hand Ward off with your right hand Roll back Press Push Sngle whip Squatting down Step forward to the seven stars of the dipper Step back to ride the tiger Turning the body to sweep the lotus with the leg Bend the bow to shoot the tiger Step forward. deflect Withdraw and push Crossing hands Pushing hand… (plus d'informations)