T'Ai-Ch'uan Its Effects and Practical Applications by Chen, Y. K - 1979

Newcastle Publishing Co., Inc, North Hollywood, California, 1979. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Illustrated. preface by C. C. Chiu and index. The text is illustrated with black and white line drawings, showing various tai chi stances and nine fold out graphs – showing foot placement for the various movements. Tan coloured cloth covered boards with silver embossed titles to the front panel and backstrip.Clear plastic cover – issued with book."Thai-chi Chuan, a conspicuous Chinese art based on the principles of physiology, psychology and dynamic small health promotion, was initiated in the Sung dynasty.By practising Thai-chi Chuan one will find that his muscles strengthen, blood circulation regulated, spirit stimulated and a whole body refreshed." -- from the practice page 3. Apart from browning of the textblock edges and of the internal pages, and creasing of the corners of the front panel, there is no damage. No annotations.Rubbing to the dustwrapper panels and to the dustwrapper corners. First edition by this publisher. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (6), VII, (1), 2-184, (2) pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Martial Arts; Tai Chi; ISBN: 0878770437. ISBN/EAN: 9780878770434. Inventory No: 0280669. . 9780878770434 This book is light, and postage will be reduced to $8.00 for shipment within Australia. .