In the Shadow of the Masters: Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Training

Authentic Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan as taught by Master Deng Er Qian from Shanghai. Shanghai has long been noted as a centre of excellence in the development and history of traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Master Deng was well renowned for his formidable skill in martial arts and his excellence in Tai Chi Chuan. He was taught by his father Deng Ke Yu, a student of Yang Cheung Fu, (the grandson of the famous Yang Lu Chan - founder of the Yang Style). Recording the teachings of Master Deng Er Qian for the first time, authored by Bob Fermor, one of Master Deng Er Qian's personal students. Making the teachings of a true master available to the masses. With over 270 pages and over 700 photos, this book is packed with visual guidance and is ideal for guiding any serious Tai Chi practitioner to understand their art. The book includes a full demonstration of the Traditional 85 forms, the martial art techniques and applications. Pushing Hands routines (the famous sensitivity training methods from Tai Chi Chuan, both the single and the much sought after double handed routines are included), walking pushing hands and Da Lu (8 co-ordinal directions).