T'ai Chi Ch'uan and The 8 Directions: In Search of the Beginning

Petra Kobayashi opens an access into the area of the inner T'ai Chi Ch'uan. The knowledge of this largely unknown area contributes to a more complete understanding of this unique art. In accord with ancient traditions of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, the description reveals an original inner performance contained in its movement sequences. The beginning of T'ai Chi Ch'uan emerges in unexpected ways with it. The inner performance in the sense of an inner form is comprehensibly described and in detail. It is also applicable for other styles. The practical realization is explained from the background of two classical forms of the Yang-style from Yang Cheng Fu and Cheng Man Ch'ing. The book isn't only directed to practitioners of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Knowledge and experience of this ancient Taoist movement art can be an enrichment in many respects. T'ai Chi Ch'uan touches very many more existential areas than is often imagined. Read more