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The original treatise on Chen Taijiquan by the 16th generation Chen Taichi master. Available in an English for the first time with more than 100 original illustrationsFor the first time ever, the long-awaited English version of Chen Xin’s treatise on Chen style Taijiquan is available for English-language Taiji practitioners worldwide. “The Illustrated Canon of Chen Family Taijiquan” is widely regarded as the first ever and most authoritative written record of Chen family Taijiquan techniques and philosophies. Written over 12 years from 1908 to 1919 in four volumes, this comprehensive compendium reveals valuable information on the applications of Taiji postures, practice guidelines for beginners and even secrets from generations of Chen family practitioners.Complete with more than 100 hand-drawn illustrations by Chen Xin, this book is a collector’s item and an essential resource for all serious Taiji practitioners and scholars of the Chinese martial arts. Detailed table of contents was also added to facilitate navigation through the 750 pages of this book.