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Title: Confusion and Illusion
Review: Although I confess to taking some pieces away from this book to help me in my learning and progression, I fail to see how this book embodies the 'essence' and 'application' of Taijiquan.Most of the descriptions are elusive, barren, deceptive, and/or nothing but a description of the movement in the air and completely lacking any explanation of an martial application.I think the translator did a good job and made an honest attempt but in the end was attempting to piece together something that was not there or was being intentionally withheld. Translating, researching, and unlocking Chinese writings to include manuals, poems, etc. is a nightmare for Westerners and respect should be paid to his efforts.This still does nothing to resolve the issue that this book is full of misinformation and should be approached by Tai Chi practitioners with open eyes and a skeptic gaze.
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