42nd Style Tai Chi

Author: Lü Shaojun
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book is one of the "Learn Tai Chi by Pictures" series. The 42-Form Tai Chi was created by experts organized by the former State Physical Culture and Sports Commission (now the General Administration of Sport of China) Martial Arts Research Institute in 1989 as a competitive Tai Chi routine. This Tai Chi form consists of 42 movements, with a technical style that is based on the Yang-style Tai Chi while incorporating the strengths of various schools and introducing innovations. As a result, the entire routine is rich in content, standardized in movements, well-structured, creatively arranged, and logically laid out. The number of movements, groups, and timing all comply with competitive rules. Due to its moderate difficulty and appropriate exercise intensity, the 42-Form Tai Chi is an ideal routine for fitness training and improving martial arts skills. The book is rich in content, easy to understand, and features exquisite and clear illustrations. It serves as a reference for enthusiasts. Through over 200 clear photographs of Tai Chi movements, the book vividly and sequentially demonstrates the process of each movement in the 42-Form Tai Chi. The practitioners in the book are martial arts experts from a physical education university, whose movements are standardized, precise, and well-executed.