Chee Soo (1919–1994)

T'ai chi ch'uan. 'The supreme ultimate', is one of the ancient Chinese martial arts, comprising a system of body movements designed to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual harmony.

T'ai chi ch'uan has proved itself over and over agiant to be one of the finest was of improving health and creating tranquility throughout the entire nervous system, creating a deep peace of mind.

Chee Soo, President of the International Taoist Society, sets T'ai chi ch'uan in its philosophical and historical context, and introduces the different aspects of the art, including T'ai chi sword and t'ai chi dance. All 140 stances of Ta' chi form are illustrated with photographs and detailed instuctions.

Contents

Preface
Chapter 1 The history of T'ai chi ch'uan
Chapter 2 The principles of the supreme utlimate
Chapter 3 Yin and yang
Chapter 4 The ams torwards perfection
Chapter 5 T'ai Chi stances
Chapter 6 I fu shou (adhering or sticky hand)
Chapter 7 Whirling arms and hands
Chapter 8 T'ai chi sword (T'ai chi chien)
Chapter 9 T'ai chi dance
Chapter 10 T'ai chi stick
Chapter 11 The sequence of t'ai chi ch'uan
Chapter 12 The 'form' of t'ai chi ch'uan
Chapter 13 The benefits of t'ai chi ch'uan
International Taoist Society
Index… (meer)

Feng Shou is the most gentle Chinese martial art: it is just as effective a method of self-defence as other styles of kung fu but it makes use of the dynamic non-aggressive force of inner energy (Ch'i) instead of brute muscular strength. There is within everyone this internal power and this book will help you unlock its potential.

Through pictues and patient, clear description, Chee Soo, President of the International Wu Shu Association, introduces the stances, foot work, hand techniques and body movements of his ancient eastern art. Using this definitive guide, anyone can teach himself or herself the skills of self-defence, at the same time improving physical and mental strength.

A complete illustrated guide to this unique Chinese system of self-defence which combines 'softness' with speed to great effect.

Contents

1 Wu-shu-Chinese martial arts
2 The history of kung fu
3 Etiquette
4 Clothing
5 Limbering exercises
6 Stances
7 Foot flow patterns
8 Striking units
9 Ward-offs
10 Roll-aways
11 Evasion exercises
12 Ch'i Shou-The adhering hand
13 Tu Shou-Poison hand form
14 Wrist locks
15 Arm locks
16 Arm control
17 Press downs
18 Break-outs
19 Ankle control… (meer)

Discerning people of all ages are adopting Chinese yoga as a means of obtaining psychic vigour and physical rejuvenation. Kai Men is a Chinese refinement of Yoga, whose roots stretch back for thousands of years. Kai Men means 'open door' aand its aim is to develop movement with stillness. Imbued in Taoist phisolosphy, it is a perfect answer to the anxieties of the modern world.

For the first time, the Grand Master Chee Soo has set down a full introduction to this Chinese art with clear photographs and diagrams. He describes the basic movements and their variants, breathing and Kai Men as a basis for healing. He also provides a full introduction to the philosophy underlying Kai Men.

Chee Soo was born in 1919. During the War, he fought in France, North Africa and Burma, where he was captured by the Japanese. Immediately after the War, he began teaching the Chinese Arts and founded the Chinese Cultural Arts Association to train instructors and organize teaching programmes. He has been president of the Association since 1958, which with the International Wu Shu association now spans the globe.

Contents

1 Introduction
2 The path of k'ai men
3 The sections of k'ai men
4 The importance of good health
5 Breath is life
6 Hints for good practice
7 Postures
8 Movement with stillness
9 Meditation
10 Healing
11 The Chinese Cultural Arts Association… (meer)