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The Push Hands Workbook: T'Ai Chi Partner Movements (Tui Shou) For Sport And Personal Development - Softcover

Raynolds, Nando

 
9781440428579: The Push Hands Workbook: T'Ai Chi Partner Movements (Tui Shou) For Sport And Personal Development
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1440428573 ISBN 13: 9781440428579
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2006

Synopsis

This workbook is a step-by-step guide to push hands (t'ui shou). These T'ai Chi Chuan two person exercises are the foundation of the self-defense skills of the art. Written for the beginner through advanced practitioner and teachers, this book presents fun exercises and games that train sensitivity and responsiveness. Specific component skills of push hands (eg. sticking, listening, neutralizing, pushing, rooting etc) are systematically developed through sequential drills presented in the workbook. Important topics that are often poorly addressed in the English literature are explained in clear language and paired with activities.

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About the Author

Nando Raynolds has practiced Yang style T'ai Chi since 1978 and taught since 1988. He is a licensed psychotherapist and has studied bodywork, yoga and the martial arts. He holds his 3rd dan in Daimon Ryu Kenpo Karate. He wrote the instructional section for The Everything Book of T'ai Chi and Qigong and is a frequent contributor of articles to the Tai Chi Magazine.

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1440428573
ISBN 13 
9781440428579
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
168