This book is one of the treasures of the soft style of Chinese martial arts first written by Grand Master Chen Man-ching in the early 1960's. It teaches not just Tai Chi applications of self defence but explains it all in an easy to follow way so that other health benefits of this storied art are taught for many to understand. Master Chen Man-ching is without a doubt one of the most knowledgable and talented masters ever of Tai Chi Chuan.