{"product_id":"tai-chi-chuan-a-simplified-method-of-calisthenics-for-health-and-self-defense-9780913028858","title":"T'Ai Chi Ch'uan: A Simplified Method of Calisthenics for Health and Self-Defense","description":"This is the original classic about Short Form, the most popular and widespread form of T'ai Chi in the West.\u003ci\u003e T'ai Chi Ch'uan\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for every serious T'ai Chi student. This book is not meant to \"teach\" T'ai Chi Ch'uan, but meant to expound upon its meaning to the earnest practitioner; to offer the layperson a glimpse into this ancient art; and to communicate the author's unique perceptions and experiences that only a lifetime of practice can cultivate. Taken in this context, this is a most valuable book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheng Man Ch'ing\u003c\/b\u003e published \u003ci\u003eT'ai Chi, the Supreme Ultimate Exercise for Health, Sport and Self-Defence\u003c\/i\u003e in 1967. He wrote over a dozen other books on many subjects, including the \u003ci\u003eI\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eChing\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eTao Te Ching\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eAnalects of Confucius\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as poetry, essays, and medicine. He died in 1975 at age 73.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Snake Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514698502418,"sku":"9780913028858","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b28732bd-c5a8-41ef-85f8-e57177011d88.jpg?v=1730990770","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tai-chi-chuan-a-simplified-method-of-calisthenics-for-health-and-self-defense-9780913028858","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}