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For nonmandarin speakers, this book is the first complete compilation of the classics in english, including clear and precise explanations of the essential concepts of taijiquan. Complete form and qigong taijiquan, classical yang style. The complete book of tai chi chuan tuttle martial arts by wong. The first part of this book contains several chapters describing the taiji routine that sun developed based on what he learned from hao weijin. The complete book of tai chi chuan is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the practical application and potential benefits of tai chi chuan.
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