Chen Style Taijiquan First Set as Taught By Grand Master Chen Zhaokui Volume II: The ultimate guide for unlocking the secrets of Taiji First ... the legendary late Grand Master Chenzhaokui) Paperback – Large Print, November 13, 2022

The Chen Style Taijiquan was originally invented for war since it was based on 29 of the 32 grapple techniques selected to train the Ming dynasty soldiers. Today the Chen Style is practiced mostly for self-improvement and health benefits. However, the key to improving the mind and body is through nurturing the "Taiji Ghost", meaning the subconsciousness of the brain. Without the original applications in heart, the mind inevitably gets lost in sending meaningful signals along the proper physical paths to the target muscle groups to generate power. This drawback needs to be fixed for health improvement as well as professional research and clear understanding of this system.In contrast to the Cannon Fist (Second Set), the First Set focuses on the Yin side of the system, aiming to guide the practitioner in acquiring power through Song, which means both the mental and physical relaxation. An appropriate analogy maybe that it is like charging a battery, nurturing the mind and the body as a result.This book "Chen Style Taijiquan First Set as Taught By Grand Master Chen Zhaokui" comes in two volumes due to its large size. This book is the second volume of the set. Read more