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    Tai Chi Beginner: Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis Class Reading Manual
    Tai Chi Beginner: Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis Class Reading Manual
    Tai Chi Beginner: Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis Class Reading Manual
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    Tai Chi Beginner: Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis Class Reading Manual

    By Richard Del Connor

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    This book is based upon the Tai Chi Beginner - Yang Style of Shaolin Chi Mantis book, published in 1992 by Shaolin Communications and written by Richard Del Connor, "Sifu O'Connor," This condensed version of the original student manual excludes the 444 photos that teach the basic kicks, punches, and SCM Yoga RoutineTM. These remaining text pages are required of all our Tai Chi students to be read in class. Based upon two decades of reading in class and utilizing this Tai Chi Beginner book lesson plan, Buddha Zhen has created this new version for the convenience of his students to use and read in class for small screened digital book formats.

    Richard Del Connor, founded Buddha Kung Fu in 2008, and the nonprofit charity education organization, Tai Chi Youth, in 1996. The Shaolin Chi Mantis school is the original Kung Fu school created in 1992, after he was hired to teach in a maximum security Utah prison, from which all other martial arts programs and styles are derived from. This is an official Shaolin Chi Mantis student manual with weekly lessons that pertain to each week's Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) lessons.

    This book is the "Class Reading Manual" of the Shaolin Chi Mantis Traditional Buddhist Gongfu and Taijiquan schools, Buddha Kung Fu programs, and Tai Chi Youth nonprofit schools. Since 1992 Shaolin Chi Mantis has taught the Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form in 16 lessons over 16 weeks along with historical and inspirational essays that correspond to the Daoist intentions of each section of this unique martial arts dance of self-defense and self-development. This Tai Chi Beginner is instrumental in developing better Tai Chi concepts and comprises the "mind" training of achieving a "Body/Mind" balance. Buddha Zhen taught at a YMCA for several years without this manual, then after adding it back into the curriculum had more belt rank advancements each semester and significant health improvements in all of his students.

    Richard Del Connor, referred to as, "Buddha Zhen," or, "Shifu," by his students, has been teaching this Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form since 1984. Now, after using this book, Tai Chi Beginner, in over 100 classes and testing it on more than 1,000 students of ages 4 to 76 -- we bring you the Tai Chi Beginner - Class Reading Manual. These 16 chapters of 16 weeks of yoga, qigong, self-defense, Kung Fu, and Tai Chi classes will inspire, improve, and enlighten the reader's life, even if they aren't in one of our classes.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRichard Del Connor
    Release dateFeb 29, 2012
    ISBN9781575511702
    Tai Chi Beginner: Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis Class Reading Manual
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    Richard Del Connor

    Richard Del Connor has been publishing poetry since 1964, performing rock'n'roll since 1967, producing his own albums of music and recited poetry since 1972, and writing novels since 1984.Richard Connor was known as Richard O'Connor from 1980 to 2007 after seeking to define his betrothal to Rita Wolf by identifying himself with his Irish heritage. He also discovered he was a descendent of the Spanish DeLaVega and Serrano families, German Warner and Settles also. When Richard became a Freemason in 2007 he dropped the "O'" and renewed his legal name of Richard Del CONNOR.In 1984, while performing his rock opera, Coyote In A Graveyard, Michael J. Fox and the press dubbed him, "The Coyote." In 2007, after dissecting his brain and identity using his self-help website, ACT Zen, he became the happy hippie, "The Hippy Coyote." He also teaches bass, guitar, and singing lessons online.Richard began studying Shaolin Kung Fu and Yang Tai Chi in 1980 learning Southern Style Sil Lum Gung Fu, then studying at the Tai Mantis Federation school in Torrance, California, where he graduated in 1984 as a "Sifu," or Shifu of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, Yang Style and Wang Style Tai Chi, and Northern Praying Mantis Boxing of the Tai Chi Mantis, 7-Star Mantis, and Plum Blossom heritages. His record company, Shaolin Records, was staffed with interns who received free daily Gongfu and Taijiquan lessons. This earned him the Buddhist Kung Fu name of Zhen Shen-Lang (Shen-Lang ZHEN), "Spirit Wolf of Truth," in 1994 after becoming a leader and representative of the Chinese communities in Utah who referred to him as, "Zhen Shifu." His mostly Mormon students addressed his as, "Master Zhen," until 2007 when as "Buddha Zhen," founder of, Shaolin Chi Mantis Traditional Buddhist Gongfu & Taijiquan schools, he launched a new Kung Fu and Tai Chi school tailored for Americans, Buddha Kung Fu.Also the founder and Patriarch of the nonprofit organization for troubled youth, Tai Chi Youth in 1996, Richard has established and taught Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes in over a dozen public schools, three churches, several rehabilitation centers and a maximum security prison. This 501(c)(3) charity nonprofit education organization has improved the lives of hundreds of students by curing weight problems, obesity, drug addiction, mental and physical disorders. Senior programs of Tai Chi Youth were the most widely attended classes between 2003 and 2011 when Richard, "Buddha Zhen," taught at the YMCAs in Los Angeles, California.Richard got one of his Shaolin Records interns pregnant and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to be a Mr. Mom from 1991 to 2011. In Utah he became a one-man band, and began the "Buddhist Journey of American Zen," amidst protests and boycotts from the local Mormon organizations (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). American Zen became famous as "America's First Buddhist Rock Band," with its spiritual journey of poetry, essays, and albums of folk rock and classic rock music:LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MINDLEVEL 2 = CHRIST KILLERLEVEL 3 = I WANT YOU TO LOVE MELEVEL 4 = KUNG FU COWBOY PART 1: KING SOLOMON'S TEMPLELEVEL 4 = KUNG FU COWBOY PART 2: 3RD DEGREE MASTER MASONLEVEL 4 = KUNG FU COWBOY PART 3: STONE ROSESLEVEL 4 = KUNG FU COWBOY PART 4: THE COYOTE BLUESSince 1999, American Zen fans of all ages have been following Richard's Buddhist odyssey through the band's albums, books, and albums at iTunes. A podcast series, The American Zen Buddhist Podcast, listed at itunes.com as "Coyote Radio .NET," led thousands of fans on a journey through the daily stories and Mr. Mom life of Richard Del Connor for several years through the web blogs at CoyoteRadio.NET Fans follow the continuing spiritual journey that is guiding today's youth to pursue spirituality.In 2011, Richard began writing his first epic poems, Rainbow In The Shade, The Potatoe Valentine & Other Love poems, and The AntiChrist. Since Richard's first poems of the sixties, he strove to create the shortest, symbolic, creative poetry in short verses and songs of less than three minutes. To write poems over 10,000 words each became a new storytelling medium for Richard Del Connor, who also wrote this epic poetry under the name of, The Hippy Coyote. The AntiChrist was removed from the web and is no longer available to the public. Religious historians and scholars can obtain copies of this revolutionary book after signing release forms of confidentiality and nondisclosure.After publishing The AntiChrist for a short period, Richard was "visited by Satan" who dictated many interesting facts to Richard that explained how many of Richard's stories and details of the epic poem, The Antichrist, were incorrect. Satan shared with Richard many stories of Heaven, God, the other angels, the creation of the Garden of Eden, Tower of Babylon, and other significant events in history up to the creation of Zen Buddhism in the sixth century by Bodhidharma at the original Shaolin Temple on Mt. Songshan in Northern China. This book is offered to the public at shaolinCOM.com as History of Zen from A to Z - Including the Meaning of Life, Creation of Heaven, Hell, Humans and Earth... by Richard Del Connor, "Buddha Zhen." (co-authored by Saten?)Shaolin Communications also publishes lyric books from the albums Richard releases. The book, Kung Fu Cowboy Original Draft, is a handwritten rough draft of the book that will hopefully be finished, but was transformed into the life story of King Solomon instead of Richard's autobiography in Kung Fu Cowboy Part 1: King Solomon's Temple.The Masonic Kung Fu Book 1 novel about teenagers in China, harboring a British Freemason as the Japanese attack in 1937, is a fictional version of how Richard's "Masonic Kung Fu" was invented. After becoming a 3rd Degree Master Mason and learning the secret hand signs, dugards, penalties, and symbols of freemasonry, Richard discovered that one of the Kung Fu Forms he has taught for 30 years, "Lian Bu, Ling Po," was created for teaching and practicing European masonry to Chinese males in the 1930s, when Chinese were prohibited from becoming freemasons.Referred to as a "Buddhist Scientist," Richard offers thousands of pages of free resources to inspire, enlighten, and entertain. The Shaolin Zen "CyberTemple" has been improving the lives of over 1 million people since its creation in 1999. This "American Sect of Chinese Chan Buddhism," has had over 1 million attendees at the free website.Join this Hippie Buddha, Richard Del Connor, The Hippy Coyote, Buddha Zhen, on his various paths of fun, frolic, and fantastic wisdoms that somehow lead to the same place, happiness.

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      Tai Chi Beginner - Richard Del Connor

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      Tai Chi Beginner

      Class Reading Manual

      (ebook edition)

      by

      Richard Del Connor

      Buddha Zhen

      Shaolin Communications

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      Raves for Richard Del Connor's

      Tai Chi Beginner book

      This is the FIRST EDITION so send me some compliments to add to the next edition.

      ---Richard Del Connor, Montrose, California.

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      ALSO BY RICHARD DEL CONNOR

      Buddha Zhen Shen-Lang

      BUDDHA KUNG FU STUDENT MANUAL

      COMBAT TAIJI

      CONNOR BLACK HOLE BUBBLE THEORY

      COYOTE IN A GRAVEYARD

      HISTORY OF ZEN FROM A TO Z

      HUMAN VALUES FOR SUCCESS IN FAMILY & BUSINESS

      KUNG FU COWBOY ORIGINAL DRAFT

      MASONIC KUNG FU BOOK 1

      SHAOLIN GONGFU INITIATE

      SHAOLIN KUNG FU BEGINNER

      SHAOLIN KUNG FU INTERMEDIATE

      STAFF BASICS

      SUMMER FOREVERS

      TAI CHI INTERMEDIATE

      TAO OF TAOISM

      ZEN SPIRIT BOOK

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      RICHARD DEL CONNOR

      Buddha Zhen

      Spirit Wolf of Truth

      Richard Del Connor has been a teacher since he was ten years old. Lecturing students, debating teachers on television, and studying human behavior... have developed him into a unique instructor and motivator.

      With the addition of Shaolin Kung Fu in 1980, Richard's teaching skills would develop another unique ability -- to transform people's lives and lifestyles.

      Over then next three decades Richard also studied and applied his Shaolin Zen Buddhism to his students, disciples, and children. This provided more statistical information for him to utilize in developing his Tai Chi and Kung Fu curriculums.

      Richard Del Connor is sharing his enlightenments through his books, websites, podcasts, and videos. He also releases his music under the artist name of, Buddha Zhen. The Buddha Zhen albums are available at iTunes and CDs can be ordered from www.shaolinRECORDS.com

      RichardDelConnor.com

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      Tai Chi Beginner

      Class Reading Manual

      (ebook edition)

      by Richard Del Connor, Buddha Zhen

      (Zhen Shen-Lang, Spirit Wolf of Truth)

      Founder of Shaolin Chi Mantis and Buddha Kung Fu schools.

      Founder of Tai Chi Youth nonprofit charity organization

      Author of Buddha Kung Fu Student Manual and Tai Chi Intermediate.

      ShaolinCommunications.com

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      Tai Chi Beginner Class Reading Manual -

      Yang Style of Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis™

      by Richard Del Connor, Buddha Zhen

      Published by Shaolin Communications

      818-723-2769

      publisher@shaolinCOMMUNICATIONS.com

      © Copyright 2012 shaolinMUSIC.com

      All rights reserved. Shaolin Music ASCAP

      This book, or parts of this book, may not be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher, Shaolin Communications.

      The SCM logo by Buddha Zhen is the official trademark of Shaolin Chi Mantis.

      Edited and typeset by Richard Del Connor.

      Smashwords Edition

      First edition CLASS READING MANUAL released September 9, 2012.

      Smashwords ebook ISBN: 978-1-57551-170-2

      Author: Richard Del Connor

      Chinese name: Zhen, Shen-Lang Buddha Zhen

      English translation: Spirit Wolf of Truth

      This book is based upon the Tai Chi Beginner - Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis book, published in 1992 by Shaolin Communications and written by Richard Del Connor, Sifu O'Connor, This condensed version of the original student manual excludes the 444 photos that teach the basic kicks, punches, and SCM Yoga Routine™. These remaining text pages are required of all our Tai Chi students to be read in class. Based upon two decades of reading and utilizing this Tai Chi Beginner book, Buddha Zhen has created this new version for the convenience of his students to use and read in class, in the small-screened digital book format.

      Richard Del Connor, founded Buddha Kung Fu in 2008, and the nonprofit organization, Tai Chi Youth, in 1996. The Shaolin Chi Mantis school is the original Kung Fu school created in 1992, from which all other programs and styles are derived from. This is an official Shaolin Chi Mantis student manual.

      HEALTH & FITNESS

      First edition released September 9, 2012.

      8 7 6 5 4 3 2

      For book updates and Tai Chi information visit www.TaiChiBeginner.com

      Table of Contents

      Book Cover

      Title Page

      Raves

      Also by Richard Del Connor

      Buddha Zhen

      Inside Cover

      Copyright Page

      Table of Contents

      Dedication

      About the Author

      Preface

      Program Explanation

      Your Daily Routine

      Welcome Along

      CHAPTER 1 Seek Outside

      Beginner Level Student Salute

      Shaolin Salute

      CHAPTER 2 Look

      Tai Chi Section 2

      CHAPTER 3 Listen

      Tai Chi Section 3

      School Rules

      Traditional Titles

      Open Book Exam 1

      CHAPTER 4 Learn

      Performing

      Walking & Standing

      Role Model

      Stance Walk

      History of Tai Chi

      Your Intention

      CHAPTER 5 Power

      Tai Chi Section 5

      Power

      CHAPTER 6 Energy

      Tai Chi Section 6

      Breathing

      Chi and Energy Circulation

      CHAPTER 7 Production

      Tai Chi Section 7

      Dan Tian

      Doing Well

      Open Book Exam 2

      Daily Tai Chi Practice

      CHAPTER 8 Look Within

      Tai Chi Section 8

      Meditation

      Judgment

      CHAPTER 9 Truth

      Tai Chi Section 9

      Sleep

      Practicing

      Respect

      Open Book Exam 3

      CHAPTER 10 Friendliness

      Tai Chi Section 10

      The Way

      CHAPTER 11 Do

      Tai Chi Section 11

      The Body

      Good Health

      Heaven or Hell

      CHAPTER 12 Befriend

      Tai Chi Section 12

      Stretching

      Warrior Athlete

      Relaxation Technique

      CHAPTER 13 Pride

      Tai Chi Section 13

      Discipline

      Open Book Exam 4

      Energy Flow Exercises

      Warrior Disciplines

      CHAPTER 14 Confidence

      Tai Chi Section 14

      Awareness

      CHAPTER 15 Floating

      Tai Chi Section 15

      CHAPTER 16 In Water

      Tai Chi Section 16

      Certificates

      Natural Dao

      Shaolin Chi Mantis

      Differences and Similarities

      Lineage

      SCM Goals

      Tai Chi Music

      Tai Chi Products

      Podcasts

      SCM Classes

      BKF Classes

      TCY Classes

      Videos

      Private Lessons

      Seminars

      Masonic Kung Fu

      Back Cover

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      Dedicated

      to all my students who have been able to take the next step

      past this book.

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      About the Author:

      In 1992, when writing the first draft of this book, Tai Chi Beginner, Richard was referred to as, Sifu Richard O'Connor.

      In 1994, by the 2nd Edition of this book, Richard had been given the Chinese name of, Zhen Shen-Lang, (Spirit Wolf of Truth.) The Chinese refer to him as Zhen Shifu. Americans called him, Master Zhen.

      In 2007, with his new upgrade to, Buddha Zhen, Richard wrote and released the Buddha Kung Fu Student Manual to launch his new Buddha Kung Fu schools and curriculums. In 2008 he also launched the 12 Step 12 Week Kung Fu Bootcamp which teaches the 12 Step Tantui of Bruce Lee fame.

      During the 1990s Richard wrote the Tai Chi book series:

      Tai Chi Beginner - Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis

      Tai Chi Intermediate - Taijiquan Qigong

      Tai Chi Advanced - Pushing Hands of Tai Chi

      He also wrote the Shaolin Kung Fu book series:

      Shaolin Kung Fu Initiate - Buddhist Kung Fu Candidate

      Shaolin Kung Fu Beginner - Warrior Athlete

      Shaolin Kung Fu Intermediate - Scholar Warrior

      Shaolin Kung Fu Advanced - Spiritual Warrior

      To complete the training of his students he also wrote:

      Zen Spirit Book

      In 1992 Richard founded the Shaolin Chi Mantis Traditional Buddhist Gongfu schools.

      ShaolinChiMantis.com

      In 1996 Master Zhen founded the Tai Chi Youth nonprofit education organization.

      TaiChiYouth.org

      In 1998 Zhen Shen-Lang founded the Shaolin Zen sect of Chan Buddhism.

      ShaolinZen.org

      In 2008 Buddha Zhen founded the Buddha Kung Fu schools.

      BuddhaKungFu.com

      For more information about Buddha Zhen:

      BuddhaZhen.com

      BuddhaZ.com

      For more information about Richard Del Connor: (Author, poet, record producer)

      RichardDelConnor.com

      For more information about books and products released by Shaolin Communications:

      shaolinCOMMUNICATIONS.com

      shaolinCOM.com

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      Preface

      The READING Manual Version

      The original Tai Chi Beginner book has yet to be published with all of its photos. Since 1992, I have been photocopying the book and bringing each of the 16 sections to class each week until all 16 sections were learned.

      In 1994 I added 444 photos to the book. The entire SCM Yoga Stretching Routine is detailed. The basic kicks and punches are detailed in black & white. It's a great book. But I've yet to afford printing it. As the printer told me, Your first book will cost you $11,000, but the one's after that will only cost a few dollars each.

      In 2005, I scanned and started editing all the photos myself. I learned Quark XPress for typesetting the book... then my computer blew up.

      In 2007, I got another computer, but with the launching of Buddha Kung Fu schools the following year, I had to devote 2007 to creating a new book, the Buddha Kung Fu Student Manual. A beautiful book with more information in it than any student has been able to read and study in less than one year.

      In 2010, I dug out the original typeset sheets of the Tai Chi Beginner book from 1994 and queried my students, Do I re-typeset the book or scan and print the original pages?

      We decided to use the original pages, which I had spent months typesetting already, using an IBM Selectric Typewriter. I even found the original book's AUDIOBOOK VERSION which I recorded in 1995. Then my computer blew up. (A few months after the 3-year warranty.)

      It's been a year and-a-half since I've had a computer... so using the library computers, borrowing my daughter's, and asking students to print out stuff for me... I'm

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