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Tai Chi Dynamics is intended for intermediate and advanced Taiji players. The author, a Taiji practitioner for thirty-seven years and whose Ph.D. is in experimental physics, applies logic and basic scientific principles of anatomy, physiology, and physics to muscular action, breathing, and alignment in Taiji movement and push-hands. He clarifies, in depth, many perplexing concepts such as correct force by utilizing detailed explanations, illustrations, and photographs. Sayings from the Taiji Classics are quoted throughout, and exercises are provided to give readers a chance to confirm their understanding.

Over a dozen self-defense applications of the basic Taiji movements are illustrated, and the effectiveness and completeness of Taiji as a martial art today is candidly analyzed. One chapter on teaching Taiji, stemming from over three decades of practical experience, ranges from suggestions on how to advertise and start a beginners' class, to class management including legal and financial aspects. A chapter on the late Zheng Manqing (Cheng Man-ch'ing), with whom the author studied for five years in the early 1970s, sheds light on Zheng and his students.

One chapter deals extensively with aspects of self development from a personal perspective, discusses how doing Taiji correctly is a precursor to spiritual growth, and compares religion, science, and spiritual teachings. A detailed chapter on health, self-massage, and healing discusses fasting (including the author's own experience with a twenty-eight-day fast), analyzes differences between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, and provides exercises and methods of self-massage for head, legs, feet, and back. There is even a section on how to make your own footwear suitable for practicing Taiji. The book includes personal anecdotes and stories and has over ninety photographs and dozens of illustrations drawn by the author.

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 "Dynamic" 2010-05-03
By Barry D. Crawford
This is a must ,..*MUST* own book for anyone doing Tai Chi Chuan,... also one for martial artists in general,... BUT, this is not an easy to digest book, in that the material is very advanced,...be ready to enter high levels of martial arts,....

Even if you are just starting get it read it and it will help you click together what you are learning at class and advance that much faster.

If your doing TCC as a ballet exercise, save your money, if your doing TCC as a martial art stop reading this order it now ! If you are doing TCC as a health benefit and doing push hands,..order it !

Worth every cent you will spend.


 "Great book, just like The Tai Chi Book by the same author" 2010-03-26
By Justin Z. Smith
Many modern practitioners talk about being relaxed but only explain it by referring to vague concepts, which isn't explaining anything. Chuckrow breaks it down using modern, scientific terms.

Chuckrow continues the high level of explanation from a variety of approaches that made The Tai Chi Book so great. In this current book, I feel he goes more into the structure of the body, as well as various experiments and thought provoking topics, which make for an excellent read.



 "Tai Chi Dynamics" 2010-02-13
By Gordon Hayes (Suquamish, WA United States)
I found Dr. Chuckrow's book to be a very good addition to my collection on Tai Chi. It has a good overview of various aspects of the discipline, including a chapter seldom included on Martial arts (which I would have liked to see expanded upon even more, but that is my own selfish proclivity) and he touches on other things that are interesting to the practitioner. Not for the beginner, it still gives a novice a framework for filling in from further years of practice and I would recommend it to anyone who is beyond the stage of merely reading about it. Still, it would be a valuable resource for those who only do want to read about it, also. As always, YMAA has a cut above other publishers whom I have purchased from.


 "Great Insight into Tai Chi" 2009-07-20
By Tono (Chicago, IL)
I've read many books on the martial arts. The originating principles of Tai Chi are fundamental to the most effective methods of self-defense. I've talked at length with Waysun Liau, one of the top masters of Tai Chi who teaches a few miles from my house, and read his books, and I'd have to say Robert Chuckrow is on that level of essential instruction. A book to be read and reread. This book will increase your awareness on how you should carry yourself, lighten your spirit and improve your health. The energy of expanding rooted strength and relaxed torque is here waiting to be discovered by you.


 "Not for Tai Chi Neophytes" 2009-07-13
By ReadinginTrees (Chicago)
So, I read hoping for some tips on the basic princilples of Tai Chi. As a stressed out professional, I've been thinking it might be a good outlet for me. However, this is written for an advanced Tai Chi practitioner. Even though I think some beginners would have been better served if there had been more photos to show what poses the author was talking about, but I still enjoyed reading it. And if I ever get past the beginner's stage, I'll definitley go back and reread.
I feel like the author's Tai Chi background is only part of the draw of the book. The instructor seems wise, kind and thoughtful in his presentation, which I really appreciate. I would recommend for anyone who is either 1) an advanced user or 2) someone who has gotten a good head start and can take advise from Mr. Chuckrow. A DVD might be a nice value add for this book


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