“Taiji
teachings from the Masters themselves”
What
they are saying……
Drawing
Silk…is a record of the heart and essence of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. Paul
Gallagher studied with
three of
he most influential masters of the 20th century…and has
distilled their teachings, the
writings of the old masters, and his own 30 year teaching
experience...This book is a must-read for
practitioners who wish to accomplish T’ai Chi both physically and mentally.
Sifu Ray Hayward, Chief Instructor, Twin Cities
T’ai Chi Ch’uan Studio
Paul Gallagher is one of the foremost
scholars and practitioners of Taoist practices in the United
States today. His book is the kind of book you read over and over again,
gaining more insight
each time. I highly recommend it…
Dr.
John. G. Myerson, Ph.D. co-author of Riding the Spirit Wind.
I find it is very difficult to compress all I
wish to say about this excellent work into a few lines. There
are so many
layers of meaning contained in this book. I believe that I will
reread it many times...
garnering new insights each time.
Dr.
Devin J. Starlanyl, M.D.
Paul B. Gallagher has been
researching and practicing Chinese
Health Arts for the past 40 years. In
Drawing Silk,
he presents the distilled essence of
Tai Chi philosophy and practical training tips from
legendary masters past and present.
Drawing Silk
is a must for every serious Taiji student's book collection. It contains a complete translation of the major
Taijiquan Classics, which many teachers regard as the foundation of the art,
as well as famous training principles from Yang Style masters. There are
numerous practical training tips from other Old Masters which are given in a graduated
sequence that can be built upon one step at a time. For those who are interested
in the more "mystical" dimensions of the art, three original Taoist tales,
populated by such latter-day "Immortals" as Purple Gold and Hollow Valley reveal
Taijiquan as an art of cosmic awareness.
Even
more that you will discover in this book:
·
The physical and psychological implications of Taijiquan's
structure and Form--how and why you FEEL the way you do when you practice
·
Yang Cheng Fu's famous "Ten Points," invaluable guidelines for
Yang Style practice from the source of the art.
·
Master J.J.Sung's "Twelve points." From a superb book
published in Chinese on Taiwan, but largely unknown in the West, further
elaboration and refinement of Yang's Ten Points, adding important details on the
correct use of all parts of the body.
·
Health and psychological benefits of practice from the perspective
of classical Chinese medicine.
·
Ten Steps in training, a systematic progressive guide toward
greater achievement in Taijiquan.
·
Nine ways for students to multiply the effectiveness of their
training, including the "Four F's", a way to adjust your training
continually for maximum effectiveness. The "Four F's" also
encompass the best way to learn as a beginner, and then to maintain the
freshness of your practice.
·
Translation of the four major Taijiquan Classics, considered by
many masters to be the foundation of the art.
·
Taoist tales, elaborating the inner "mystical" dimension
of training, qi and Immortality, with much Chinese martial art lore, and
even a "vision" of Taoist practice in the 21st century.
·
Translation of the Classics of the famed "Five Animal
Frolics," an ancient set of exercises which are a perfect introduction to
Taijiquan, and precede it by more than 1800 years.
·
"Burning Questions" from Taiji students---and
Answers to those Questions.
·
What is the entire Taiji System and best ways to learn it.
·
How to find a qualified Taiji Teacher--this can save you
years of wasted time, energy, and money.
·
"Secrets" of Chinese martial arts etiquette--essential
knowledge if you are studying with a Chinese teacher. "Etiquette" is a
fascinating study in itself.
There is also a substantial list of suggested books on Chinese philosophy and
Taijiquan to broaden the scope and depth of your study.
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