“The Tai Chi Boxing Chronicles” by Kuo Lien-Ying presents the system of Tai Chi boxing, not as a dance, but as an art for surviving a violent assault. It explains step by step what one needs to do in order to reach the goal of mastery in this art.

“Yang Family Secret Transmissions” compiled by Douglas Wile details the teachings of three generations of Yang Family Tai Chi masters. This book presents the theoretical and practical standard which still defines and shapes the art for any practioner who wishes to deepen their knowledge of Tai Chi.

“Tai Chi Chuan, The Internal Tradition” by Ron Sieh is an excellent primer for anyone who wants to understand the internal martial arts. After reading this book you will better understand how the soft flowing movements of Tai Chi can be used for real street fighting.

“The Sword Polisher's Record" by Adam Hsu politely skewers myths, delusions, phony Kung Fu and detrimental Kung Fu practices.

“Principles of Effortless Power” by Peter Ralston is an indispensable resource for those interested in the internal martial arts. It explains in concrete terms how to generate tremendous power with very little effort.

“Warriors of Stillness" by Jan Diepersloot shows that insufficient attention is paid to the Wuji point. He makes the point that in Taiji theory, the Wuji is the starting point, the one, from which all else, the many, springs. Student reflection on this agrees with him, as the starting position in the Taiji form is the simple standing posture, with both hands by the side.

“The Way of Energy : A Gaia Original" by Master Lam Kam Chuen reveals the secret standing exercises of the old Chinese kung fu masters. Build internal stamina, strengthen the immune system, relieves chronic stress and more.