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LITERATURE


  •  CHINESE CLASSICS
Tai Chi Classics - Incl Tai Chi Classics I,II,III, Song of 13 postures,  and more. 
Compiled by Lee N. Scheele

Tao Te Ching - The Book of the Way, written by Lao Tzu
Translated by J. Legge 

The Great Learning - by Mencius (1190 c.e.)
 Translated by A. Charles Muller
  • WIKIPEDIA 
Shaolin Kung Fu 
Tai Chi Chuan 
Xing Yi Quan 
Bagua Zhang 
Zui Quan (Drunken fist)
Dantien
List of Chinese martial arts



Resources

To assist with your pursuit of Kung Fu, we have a included a variety of videos and content for study. Scroll down the page to see the entire collection and LEARN! or click on the topic in the links below
Remember to check back for additional content. 
Disclaimer: Check with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine.

TOPICS

The Path of Iron & Silk

THE PATH OF IRON & SILK - a 10 page booklet geared for both beginner and advanced students interested in the study of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Book #1 provides reference material for understanding the 8 basic energies of Tai Chi, compiled from a variety of excellent sources (see bibliography below). Using simplified translations to inspire and educate, the classical concepts contained within The Path of Iron & Silk will provide depth and meaning to one's understanding of T'ai Chi, even after years of practice. Please review the sample pages below, or if you would like to purchase a copy or for more information, please email spokanekf@gmail.com


























BIBLIOGRAPY

 1. T'ai Chi Classics, by Waysun Liao. 1990
 2. T'ai Chi Touchstones: Yang Family Secret Transmissions, Compiled and translated by Douglas Wile. 1983
 3. The Xingyi Boxing Manual, edited by Jin Yunting, translated by John Groschwitz. 2004
 4. The I-Ching Workbook, by R.L. Wing. 1978
 5. Essential Changes The Essence of the I-Ching, Omen Press. 1973
 6. Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, translated by Red Pine. 1996
 7. The Dao of Taijiquan- Way to Rejuvenation, by Jou, Tsung Hwa 1981



TO PURCHASE EMAIL: spokanekf@gmail.com





Tai Chi


  •   YANG TAI CHI
Yang Family Tai Chi 24 form                   
Performed by Master Gao Jiamin                                                 
Appropriate for Beginners to Advanced
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Yang 24 Form List (PDF)



  •  CHEN TAI CHI
Chen Family Tai Chi- 
Lao Jia Yi Lu (part 1) 
trans: Old Frame, First Routine
Performed by Grandmaster Chen Zheng Lei
Intermediate to Advanced Form





 ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE ROUTINE


QiGong


  • EIGHT PIECES OF BROCADE QIGONG
BA DUAN JIN - EIGHT PIECES OF BROCADE QIGONG
Performed by Master Zhong XueChao
Appropriate for Beginners to Advanced





ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE ROUTINE.

Important Practice Points

Important Practice Points by Tung Ying Chieh, Part 1
Translated by Albert Tang
1. Tai Chi Chuan is an internal martial art exercise. Strength is produced in the bones. Power is reserved at the muscles. It does not require one to have tough skin or thick muscles, but sunken “chi” and strong bones are required. Therefore, learners have no suffering of broken bones and hurt muscles, and the tiredness of jumping, but just move naturally to find the potential of power of origin. It is an exercise to develop the your original power.
2. The three main points: spirit, intention, and posture (likeness of the movement’s names) have to be there.If the posture is correct, then the spirit and intention are there, and you will have good progression. Also, you will feel differently every day. Learners should try to feel the differences.
3. If the posture is not correct, then spirit and intention are not there. The result will be just like cooking an empty pot, even after many years of practice you will not be successful. There is a tease saying that ten years of Tai Chi Chuan practice is not as good as three years of kung fu. Therefore, for good Tai Chi Chuan practice: first you have to practice diligently; and secondly you need to have good understanding. Also, the result is dependent on your intelligence, but hard practice helps. Quantity begets quality. So you should always encourage yourself to practice harder.
4. Breathing during practice – to breathe naturally. Do not force your breath deeply. After many times of practice, your Tai Chi Chuan will reach the natural point. By that time, the breath will be balanced automatically.

Music

  • MUSIC FOR PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

Featuring Traditional Chinese Instruments.
Many students benefit from simple background music to help with relaxation and focus before, during, and after practice. 



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