Complete Tai Chi Chuan

Complete Tai Chi Chuan is the first book in English to deal extensively with the concepts of 'inside the door' training and the inner art, including therapeutic and martial aspects of Taoist internal alchemy. Drawing on original historical research, the author identifies the links between the art and Chinese philosophy. Fully illustrated throughout, the book includes: history, theory and philosophy, hand form, practical training, inside the door' training techniques, working with weapons and competition.

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Dan Docherty trained in Tai Chi chuan while serving in the Royal Hong Kong Police from 1975-84. He is Vice President of the Tai Chi Chuan Federation for Europe; a successful teacher with clubs all over Europe and writes regularly for Combat magazine.