Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate Book by Rick Barrett

Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate Book by Rick BarrettWritten specifically for the Western practitioner, Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate blends modern science and philosophy with the traditional wisdomsdrawn from classic t'ai chi literaturethat underlie Chinese martial arts. Author Rick Barrett authoritatively describes a wide range of movements, practices, and positions in the context of such topics as being in the zone, effortless power and force versus power, the whole body energetic connection,

the development of chi

are designed to harness your body’s own natural healing abilities

Hakkyoku-quan and Karate Master
Taka Ishibashi's Experience

Maybe you can't punch

Wing Chun has seen explosive growth

go-to resource for developing the supreme athletic durability

"Those who seek to compete and better one another are making a terrible mistake

you'll put it all together to build overall muscle tone and promote vigor and vitality

they contain much of the normal curriculum of traditional iaido and kenjutsu

and joint locks

He retired after participating twice in world championships

Emmanuel Yarborough