“This is my second copy that I have ordered from your website. I’m going to use my first copy for notes and highlighting. Yan is an excellent teacher and he is one of the very few instructors who can transmit Chen Style Taijiquan’s proper mechanics . . . I appreciate the book update! (from our web page).”
- Ahmad (Rich) El, Tai Chi and professional group fitness instructor.
"I just wanted to write and thank you for finally putting forth the final effort to get the book published. It is long overdue. While I did read the manuscript years ago, I must say that the final product is excellent. You guys did a great job."
- Jim Dees is a Law Officer, martial artist and writer; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; http://www.jimdees.com
“Yan Gaofei, with Jude Smallwood, has written a comprehensive compendium that contains practical guidance and a lot of background information in order to get closer to the understanding and experience of Chi. The book covers most of the content, which Gaofei Yan has passed during his classes and seminars. Explanatory illustrations and interesting imagery (eg "young Yan" page 157) complement the informative work. I like the "Internal Journey Map," which is inserted at the beginning of each chapter and gives the reader a good orientation. The book cannot replace the personal guidance of the teacher, but it helps students to understand what they have learned and experienced. Thanks for your dedication! Great work!(and so) I already did some advertising.”
- Michael Ditsch is Assistant at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences, a landscape architect and lecturer in FreisingGermany;www.michaelditsch.de, www.chen-taichi.eu, www.chen-taichi.de
"I got lot out of the book. You will find that it could be used as a teacher's guide and reference book. You will find yourself returning to it often to review the material.”
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"It's hard to imagine a better introduction to the wisdom and technique of the ancient Chinese martial arts, tai chi or chi gong. 'What Is Chi,' by Master Max Gaofei with Jude Brady Smallwood, is a no-nonsense textbook that will carry a student from the beginning to the highest levels of practice."
- Chauncey Mabe is a freelancerand ghostwriter in South Florida.
I am very impressed with the material and how easy it is to understand. Such confusing, mysterious and sometimes difficult concepts became clear and I am grateful and enthused to continue my Tai Chi lessons. I enjoyed your book and its stories. Thank you.
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