COMBINED TAI CHI CHUAN (1979)
The legendary book that bridged East and West
This first-of-its-kind English translation was adapted with academic precision from the sold-out original Chinese (red) edition— the very book that introduced standardized Tai Chi to the modern world and helped launch Master Bow Sim Mark onto the international stage.
Created in 1958 by China’s National Athletic Commission, the Combined Tai Chi form was developed through the collective efforts of the greatest Tai Chi masters across styles. In 1975, Grandmaster Mark became the first to publish a detailed version in Chinese, then later released the gold-cover horizontal English edition in 1979, making history.
Revered by generations of students as the “Tai Chi Bible,” this book helped launch her mission to bring Tai Chi into higher education, culminating in her 17-year teaching course at Boston University and lectures throughout universities in New England.
Long out of print, this title has become a coveted collector’s item, praised for its clarity, structure, and depth. A true cornerstone of American Tai Chi education, and modern Tai Chi history.
COMBINED TAI CHI CHUAN (1979)
The legendary book that bridged East and West
This first-of-its-kind English translation was adapted with academic precision from the sold-out original Chinese (red) edition— the very book that introduced standardized Tai Chi to the modern world and helped launch Master Bow Sim Mark onto the international stage.
Created in 1958 by China’s National Athletic Commission, the Combined Tai Chi form was developed through the collective efforts of the greatest Tai Chi masters across styles. In 1975, Grandmaster Mark became the first to publish a detailed version in Chinese, then later released the gold-cover horizontal English edition in 1979, making history.
Revered by generations of students as the “Tai Chi Bible,” this book helped launch her mission to bring Tai Chi into higher education, culminating in her 17-year teaching course at Boston University and lectures throughout universities in New England.
Long out of print, this title has become a coveted collector’s item, praised for its clarity, structure, and depth. A true cornerstone of American Tai Chi education, and modern Tai Chi history.