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FREE SHIPPING: Click on Zazzle, make selections, print off page and bring it to class to get free shipping. |
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Tai Chi Guy |
Available in:
- Mens and Womens cuts
- Black or white lettering
- Various color shirts
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Zazzle
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Big Family |
Available in:
- Mens and Womens cuts
- Black or white lettering
- Various color shirts
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Zazzle
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WEAPONS | |
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Tai Chi Fan |
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Do not order metal fan. Regular sized hands use 13" fan, Large hands order 15" fan. |
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Kungfu Direct
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Tai Chi Spear |
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Shipping this is expensive. Talk to Andrew about the next group order. |
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Tiger Claw
Kungfu Direct
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Tai Chi Sword |
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This is the competition sword. For wood or more affordable options, please contact Andrew. |
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Tiger Claw
Kungfu Direct
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SHOES | |
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Feiyue Martial Arts Sneaker |
Feiyue |
Favorite martial arts sneaker of many, many martial artists. Cheap, comfortable, flat and hold up surprisingly well. Oh, and you can wash them if foot sweats a thing for you. Also known as Kwons. |
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Tiger Claw
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VIDEOS/DVDs | |
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Internal Damage |
Glen Hairston |
A chance to see the applications done with some force. An experienced body guard security man demonstrates the applications on his unfortunate but good spirited assistant. |
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Amazon
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Taiji Ball 1 & 2 |
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming |
Taiji ball will connect the arms to the waist like nothing else. Done with partners it can show you how different types of energies gets different reactions from your opponent/partner. Also very relaxing - easy to get into a meditative zone while doing it. |
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YMAA
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Shaolin Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic |
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And a classic it is! These are the exercises brought to the Shoalin temple 1400 years ago. The Shaolin Monks then took these exercises and turned them into fighting movements. Essentially, all Chinese martial arts come from these exercises. | |
Amazon
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Simplified Tai Chuan with Applications |
Liang, Shou-yu and Wu, Wen-Ching |
The DVD version of the book. A good companion but you should get the book. |
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Amazon
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BOOKS | |
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Tao Te Ching |
Lao Tzu |
Stephen Mitchell translation. Probably the best translation for westerners.
Mitchell does an outstanding job of translating the feel and imagery of the old text to things modern people can relate to. |
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Amazon
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Tai Chi Chuan: 24 & 48 Postures |
Liang, Shou-yu and Wu, Wen-Ching |
Best book for all around understanding and as a starting point. Gives good explanations of the applications. |
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Amazon
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Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications |
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming |
Good applications book. Consider the DVD - sometimes seeing it is easier. |
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Amazon
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Kung Fu Elements |
Shou-yu Liang and Wu, Wen-ching Wu |
The encyclopedia of Chinese Martial Arts. An incredible body of work. |
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Amazon
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Art of War |
Sun Tsu |
A classic must read in philosophy. We are in "conflict" every day. These are the principles of war to resolve them peacefully. |
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Amazon
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The Dao of Taijiquan |
Jou, Tsung Hwa |
An book by one of the early Tai Chi masters to take students in the United States. |
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Amazon
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T'ai Chi Classics |
Waysun Liao |
The classic text. An translation of early, early attempts to write down Tai Chi. Interesting. |
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Amazon
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VEGETARIAN COOKBOOKS
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Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone |
Deborah Madison |
A staple for any vegetarian cook |
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Amazon
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1000 Vegetarian Recipes |
Carol Gelles |
A bunch of recipes. Some you'll like, others you'll turn the page. |
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Amazon
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Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook |
Robin Robertson |
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Amazon
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366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains |
Andrea Chesman |
A lot of variety |
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Amazon |
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Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites |
Moosewood Collective |
The famous Moosewood Restaurant and Collective puts out another. |
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Amazon |