Tai Chi: a Practical Introduction

HARDBACK "COLOUR ILLUSTRATED," SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st. Thus.* Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1999* Publisher: Island Books, Quantum Publishing.* Binding and cover condition: Colour illustrated laminated boards, black title to spine and white to face. No bumps or rubs, no visible faults. FINE* Jacket condition: Matching illustrated dust wrapper. NOT PRICE CLIPPED, showing shelf price of £11.99. Absolutely minimal shelf wear. FINE* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Clean, crisp, tight and bright with no reading wear, no marks to text, no tanning or other visible faults. FINE.* Illustrations: Colour photos within text throughout.* Pages: 110 pp. text. ii pp. index at rear.* Description: An essential introduction to the history, principles and techniques of Tai Chi. A fully illustrated step-by-step guide takes you through each of the movements of the basic Tai Chi form. The informative and easy-to-follow text will help you master this graceful and ancient Oriental art. Ray Pawlett?s interest in Far Eastern methods of body working began at an early age, when he found a yoga book belonging to his father. He went on to study Tae Kwon Do and eventually Tai Chi whilst at university. He is now associated with the UK Tai Chi Alliance, the only UK Tai Chi school to receive coaching from the renowned master Christopher Pei. As well as competing in Tai Chi tournaments, he has studied the healing arts such as Shiatsu, and continues to develop his knowledge and understanding of martial and healing arts.* A FINE copy of the 1st./1st. with minimal shelf wear.*