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02275aam a22003498i 4500 001 C415E65ED6E611EAA1A8133A97128E48 003 SILO 005 20200805014142 008 170405t20182018nyua d b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2017005211 020 $a 0766085376 020 $a 9780766085374 035 $a (OCoLC)982248757 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d OCLCO $d OCLCF $d YDX $d CHILD $d SINLB $d OCL $d OCLCQ $d IHX $d SSH $d TT5 $d OCLCQ $d SILO 042 $a pcc 100 1 $a Lorini, Walter, $e author. 245 12 $a A Complete Guide to Tai Chi / $c Walter Lorini. 264 1 $a New York, NY : $b Enslow Publishing, $c 2018. 300 $a 128 pages : $b color illustrations ; $c 25 cm. 490 1 $a Mastering martial arts 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (page 125) and index. 505 0 $a History, techniques, and theory -- History -- How to distinguish the different tai chi styles -- The fundamentals according to the theory of yin and yang -- The essence of the techniques -- Instructions for correct practice -- Breathing, relaxation, and circulation of chi -- Breathing -- Root exercises -- Body relaxation -- The development of chi -- The master responds -- The twenty-four tai chi movements -- The execution of the movements. 520 $a Readers are introduced to the action-packed and fascinating world of tai chi. This book provides a history of the discipline as well as information on any necessary equipment, warm-up exercises to prevent injury, and details on the different forms. Step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs help readers learn the positions and fundamental techniques. Formal exercises encourage students to practice what they have learned, keep track of personal progress, and improve their mastery of the discipline. The book also includes a glossary, a further reading section with books and websites, and an index. 650 0 $a Tai chi $v Juvenile literature. 650 7 $a Tai chi. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01142027 650 7 $a Tai chi. $2 sears 655 7 $a Juvenile works. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01411637 830 0 $a Mastering martial arts (Enslow Publishing) 941 $a 1 952 $l CDPF771 $d 20200805014649.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=C415E65ED6E611EAA1A8133A97128E48 994 $a C0 $b C@VInitiate Another SILO Locator Search