{"product_id":"tai-chi-concepts-and-experiments-hidden-strength-natural-movement-and-timing-9781594397417","title":"Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments: Hidden","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eTai Chi Concepts and Experiments\u003c\/i\u003e book clarifies and makes accessible critical aspects of the art that only a small number of high-level practitioners currently understand and manifest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumerous step-by-step experiments are provided for readers to experience and perfect these critical tai chi aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe meaning and importance of releasing tension in movement for stability, health, and spirituality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe differences between contractive and expansive strength including a promising mechanism for the nature of expansive strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous experiments for readers to recognize and experience expansive strength and to confirm that they have achieved it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElucidation of famous master’s sayings on mind, strength, and chi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and martial advantages of expansion over contraction in tai chi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtocols using expansion including those for helping an excess curvature of the upper and lower spine and for relieving plantar fasciitis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuotes from the classics and how they confirm the interpretations of the principles of tai chi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to achieve optimal balance through an understanding of physical, anatomical, physiological, and mental factors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of “rooting and redirecting” including physical and internal aspects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding natural movement from physical, philosophical, health, and martial points of view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis interdisciplinary book utilizes, elementary physics, physiology, anatomy, psychology, and spirituality. It contains detailed analyses and explanations for achieving internal, expansive strength, known as \u003ci\u003enei jin\u003c\/i\u003e, and for attaining optimal timing and natural movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRUNNER UP\u003c\/strong\u003e—2022, Mind Body Spirit, Next Generation Indie Book Awards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER\u003c\/strong\u003e—2021, Sports, Best Books Award\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"Robert Chuckrow has demonstrated a determination and commitment to understanding the depth of martial arts practice. He establishes a recognition and appreciation for those that have shared knowledge with him, and the willingness to share and contribute his understanding to others. The wisdom of martial arts is sometimes difficult to uncover.  Often, it is only appreciated and awakened through overcoming adversity and ‘paying your dues.’ I hope that, as Robert Chuckrow, Ph.D. shares his experience through this book, as well as his teaching, it will inspire current practitioners and future generations, and provide insight to recognize and discern where to find clarity along their path. Robert Chuckrow sets an example of how to grow your personal practice through contributing to the greater martial arts community.  I wish you all a wonderful journey while exploring this book and success in your study of martial arts!” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Grandmaster Sam F.S. Chin\u003c\/b\u003e, Honorary Professor Emeritus, Founder of Zhong Xin Dao, Gatekeeper of I Liq Chuan, Author of \u003ci\u003eI Liq Chuan – Martial Art of Awareness and I Liq Chuan System Guide\u003c\/i\u003e and many DVDs  \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"It’s my great pleasure to recommend his latest book on Tai Chi by my friend and Tai Chi classmate. Dr. Chuckrow is a Tai Chi devotee who keeps on studying and learning. As a Western scientist he delves deeply into the esoteric jargon, principles and teachings of Tai Chi and reinterprets these for Westerners.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Lawrence Galante, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eTai Chi for the Supreme Ultimate\u003c\/i\u003e, director of The Center for Holistic Arts NYC, Professor SUNY University, NYC \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"Robert Chuckrow offers his enlightening wisdom and educated perspective on the paradoxes of T’ai Chi in his latest work. [This book] resolves so many nagging questions that all beginners have and offers many new tools for instructors to share this venerated art. It’s a must-read work for T’ai Chi practitioners of every level,”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Gene Ching\u003c\/b\u003e, 32nd generation disciple of Shaolin Temple, author of \u003ci\u003eShaolin Trips\u003c\/i\u003e, publisher of \u003ci\u003eKung Fu Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"Reading Professor Chuckrow’s book proves that efficient movement is efficient movement, no matter if it’s done in Tai Chi or Kodokan Judo. One comment that Professor Chuckrow made was “…wasteful movement is unnatural.” This, in a nutshell, also describes what we do in judo. Another nugget of practical wisdom is “…moving efficiently, using the smallest possible movements provide and advantage.” One would think that this came out of a judo book. Again, proving that efficient movement is efficient movement, no matter the context. It is a distinct pleasure and an honor to offer my endorsement for Professor Robert Chuckrow’s book.\" \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Steve Scott, \u003c\/b\u003e Author of \u003ci\u003eThe Judo Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJuji Gatame Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSambo Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e among others   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What a generous gift to share with the world! It breathes a lifetime of passionate dedication and desire to comprehend beyond borders, until the very last page. May many, many people find their way to reading this book, and take these findings in ongoing formation to new, wonderful understandings for next generations.” \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Thomas Körtvélyessy\u003c\/b\u003e, choreographer, MFA, certified master teacher of Kinetic Awareness®, board of directors Kinetic Awareness® Center, executor Artistic Estate of Elaine Summers \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"I was immediately impressed with Robert Chuckrow’s approach to the soft style arts. In the beginning of the book, Dr. Chuckrow’s discussion of expansive strength versus contractive strength was immediately useful to me in my daily practice. Every chapter that followed presented new insights and ideas that I had not considered before, as well as exercises and experiments that helped me experience them directly. A valuable addition to any martial arts library.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Joe Varady\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Staff Fighting \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e The Art and Science of Stick Fighting \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"Robert Chuckrow is a teacher and a scientist who comprehends and synthesizes what he learns. He then shares it for the benefit of others. He couples his knowledge of physics with his T’ai-Chi skills, and the result enables the reader to understand this art more clearly. People learn T’ai Chi for different reasons, some do T’ai Chi for years without understanding much of what they do, they will miss the wondrous benefits that a deeper study will offer. This book will take you further along this path. “\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Ken Van Sickle\u003c\/b\u003e, Tai Chi Master in the lineage of Cheng Man-ch'ing, Professor Emeritus (cinematography) N.Y.U. 1980s \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDedication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor’s Background\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 1: Relax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheng Man-ch’ing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYang Cheng-fu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Meaning of \u003cem\u003eRelax\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaining \u003cem\u003eSung\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Importance of Releasing Tension in Doing T’ai Chi Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-Hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Seeming Contradiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShedding Some Light on the No-Strength Paradox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 2: Expansive Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Current View of Muscular Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences Between Contractive and Expansive Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome Experiential Evidence for Expansive Strength (Experiments You Can Do)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Promising Mechanism for Expansive Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 3: Swimming on Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessor Cheng’s Advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Initial Skepticism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Eventual Realization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mental Aspect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Zombie-Style T’ai Chi”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwimming on Land is Only a Tool for Recognizing \u003cem\u003eChin \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 4: Elucidation of Famous Masters’ Sayings on Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChin\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eNei Chin\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCh’i\u003c\/em\u003e, Breath, and Internal and External Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Analysis of Cheng Man-ch’ing’s Distinction Between Two Different Types of Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Attempt to Further Elucidate What Professor Cheng Wrote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Analysis of Yang Cheng-fu’sCommentary on Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreath and the Tan T’ien\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth Aspects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartial Aspects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMind, Breath, \u003cem\u003eCh’i\u003c\/em\u003e, and Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 5: Advantages of Expansion Over Contraction in T’ai Chi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriskness of Regulation of Strength Compared for Both Types of Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlertness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndurance and Health Benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeverage and Fine-Motor Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping Bodily Unification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducating Bioelectrical Pathways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeception in Self-Defense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 6: Health Protocols Using Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion for Reeducating Upper-Back Alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion for Reeducating the Lower Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving the Cervical Spine Using Slow, Relaxed Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion for Relieving Plantar Fasciitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 7: Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeg Strength and Mobility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding the Centers of the Feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnee, Ankle, Arch Alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter of Mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance Experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 8: An Analysis of “Rooting and Redirecting”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditions for Optimal Stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Aspects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 9: Natural Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Natural Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElements of Natural Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependence of Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReasons for Studying Natural Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of Unnatural Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools for Studying Natural Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome Basic Physics Concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimate and Inanimate Natural Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 10: Stepping Like a Cat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT’ai-Chi Stepping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eYin\u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eYan\u003c\/em\u003eg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight Transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulties in Stepping Like a Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder of Stepping: Heel First, Toe First, or Whole Foot?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Practicing Stepping to the Side Using a Movement From the T’ai-Chi Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepping Naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Swing of the Rear Leg During Stepping Forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Swing of the Forward Leg During Stepping Forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepping at the Right Moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiments for Attaining Proper Stepping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwing of the Arms During Walking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 11: Periodic Movement and Timing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriodic Motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriodic Motion Terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriven Periodic Motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinear, Driven, Horizontal Periodic Motion (“Withdraw and Push”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the Motion in “Withdraw and Push”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportance of Timing of “Withdraw and Push”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular Motion of Right Arm in “Single Whip”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal Effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal Effect with Gravity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConical Pendulum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Swinging” About a Vertical Axis, Arms Swinging Side-to-Side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits of “Swinging”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFa Chin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eT’i Fang\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 12: Additional Physical Concepts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstraints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolling Without Slipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 13: A Clarification of “Secret” Teachings Revealed by Cheng Man-ch’ing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutralizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYearning K. 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