This page lists available books by Cheng Tin Hung, Dan Docherty and others.
Cheng Tin Hung
Links to books published by Cheng tin Hung and the Hong Kong Tai Chi Assocation.
Link for paid PDF download of three books by Cheng Tin Hung
https://en.hktaichi.com/p/books.html
Tai Chi Sabre Sword Spear by Cheng Tin Hung
Tai Chi Transcendent Art by Cheng Tin Hung
Wutan Tai Chi Chuan by Cheng Tin Hung & Dan J Docherty,
The book describes the practice of Tai Chi Chuan which includes more than 500 pictures of the Hand Form as demonstrated by Sifu CHENG. From there we move on to the strategy and tactics which form the basis of the application of the self-defence techniques and the practical training necessary to gain proficiency in this application.
Dan J Docherty
Many of these books are out of print, however they can be found on Abe Books, Amazon etc
Complete Tai Chi Chuan
This manual deals extensively with the concepts of “inside the door” training and the inner art, including therapeutic and martial aspects of Taoist internal alchemy. Drawing on historical research, the author identifies the links between the art and Chinese philosophy. Docherty covers topics such as the history, theory and philosophy, hand form, practical training, and working with weapons and competition.
Tai Chi Chuan: Decoding the Classics for the Modern Martial Artist
Tai Chi Chuan – Decoding the Classics for the Modern Martial Artist is the first book in English to provide a detailed, illustrated explanation of the Tai Chi Chuan Classics, the Classic of Boxing and the Tai Chi Diagram Explanation. The aim of this remarkable book is to enable the reader to ‘do’ the Classics and incorporate them into everyday martial arts practice.
The Tai Chi Bible: The Definitive Guide to Decoding the Tai Chi Form
For the greatest benefit for all students, the book includes information not readily available elsewhere, such as the Traditional Tai Chi Chuan Syllabus and the five Tai Chi Chuan Classics, which govern the practice of all styles of Tai Chi. He also references Chinese myth and legend.
Features include:
- All forms and techniques demonstrated in color sequence photographs
- Pushing hands, hand forms and major form techniques
- Inner form techniques (“every movement has its function”)
- Weapons
- Expert practice tips
- Romanized Chinese names and terminology
- Tai Chi’s development as a Chinese martial art
- Tales of Tai Chi masters from the past.
The Complete Tai Chi Tutor: A structured course to achieve professional expertise. (Available on Kindle as well as print)
Dan Docherty’s The Complete Tai Chi Tutor leads you on a spiritual journey towards understanding the key principles and history of the art of Tai Chi.It investigates what is known and unknown concerning the origins and history of Tai Chi, from the ancient texts of Chinese civilization to the 21st century, and explores some key questions on the way. Docherty considers the practicalities of teaching, reviewing the fundamentals and benefits of practice, and demonstrates some highly efficacious but little-known drills, as well as fundamental practice and key Long Form techniques. In addition, he explores the martial and self-defence application of some of the fundamental techniques. Finally, Docherty offers guidance on becoming a Tai Chi instructor and explores areas of tuition, competitions and styles.
Wild Colonial Boy: Tales of a Kung Fu Cop
This autobiographical novel narrates the journey of Dan Docherty, a young Glasgow law graduate and karate black belt, who left his traditional Catholic family in 1975 to serve in the notoriously corrupt Royal Hong Kong Police.
In Hong Kong, he learned the Chinese language intensively, then drill, musketry and law. A famous Tai Chi master accepted him as a disciple and trained him to become an international full contact champion.
In this book, we’ll have a few beers with colourful characters like Big Don and Mountie Dave. We’ll visit exotic locales—Manila, Macao, Singapore… We’ll witness Dan in full contact competition and in street fight action. As they say in the Hong Kong Police, “If you can’t take a joke, you shouldn’t have joined.”
Ian Cameron
The Practice of Wudang Sword
This book presents the Wudang Tai Chi Sword form (As taught by Master Cheng Tin Hung). The form is shown in a clear step by step manner. Some archive material is also included.
Leaves In The Wind
A collection of articles brought together in one book. Not to teach but a book to make you think and consider your experience and training. Of interest not just to Tai Chi practitioners of any style but to a broad range of martial artists. Articles covering Tai chi, mindset, maintaining standards of an art an a whole lot more. Insights and inspiration contained within every chapter articles you can read again and again and each time they’ll offer additional insights.
Scott M Rodell (Yang family style Taijiquan and Jianfa master)
All available on Kindle and paperback from Amazon
Taiji Notebook for Martial Artists
“Taiji Notebook for Martial Artists” by Scott M. Rodell is a highly readable and informative account of the author’s realizations and understandings, internal and martial, acquired over decades of committed study. Rodell eloquently addresses and explains many of the subtle sticking points that he has experienced in practice and that other practitioners frequently encounter in their training. The gems found in this book will prove to be an invaluable resource for any t’ai chi chuan practitioner who wishes to deepen their understanding and experience of the art.
Fundamentals of the Wudang Sword Method – Selected Translations with Commentary from a Manual of Chinese Swordsmanship.
Scott M. Rodell, noted swordsman and teacher of Chinese martial arts offers a fresh translation of a Chinese Sword Classic. Known for his work reviving jianfa, the art of Chinese swordsmanship, Rodell not only translates the Chinese text in a manner that preserves the original intent, but adds his own commentary based on his nearly four decades of experience. Practitioners of Chinese martial arts will find “Fundamentals of Wudang Sword Method” a valuable addition to their libraries.
Chinese Swordsmanship: The Yang Family Taiji Jian Tradition
Chinese Swordsmanship in the Yang Family Taiji Jian Tradition: Scott M. Rodell’s well-crafted book traces the history and development of the Chinese Way of the Sword from the Bronze Era through the Warring States Period up to modern times. Rodell covers all aspects of his subject from the etiquette of handling bladed weapons to basic cuts and classic forms as well as swordplay. The book is profusely illustrated with historical photographs and woodblock prints as well as photographs of contemporary swordplay. The Author brings to this book his many years of expertise as a student and teacher of Taiji Jian and as a recognized authority on the nearly lost art of Chinese swordsmanship.
A Practical Guide to Test Cutting for Historical Swordsmanship
A Practical Guide to Test Cutting for Historical Swordsmanship by Scott M. Rodell is a unique and straightforward guide to test cutting with swords. This work takes the practitioner through each phase of the test cutting process, from how to choose a proper sword, building cutting stands, and selecting target materials to safety concerns and important points of correct technique. Rodell’s book also covers the common repairs often needed for swords used in cutting practice. It will provide a valuable guide to all aspects of the art for swordsman from any tradition.
