Why Chee Soo’s Books Are Essential for your students

Master Chee Soo’s books serve as indispensable training guides for anyone dedicated to Lee style Tai Chi, Feng Shou Kung Fu, Anmo, Chinese Medicine, and Taoism. These works are a must-read for your students, as they offer foundational knowledge directly from Chee Soo, saving you countless hours of explanation. They also add credibility to your teaching, allowing students to recognize their place within a Taoist tradition that stretches back to ancient times.

A Link to Authentic Taoist Tradition

Chee Soo’s books offer direct access to the Lee family Taoist Arts, providing deep insights into Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Qigong, and Taoist philosophy. Studying these texts connects you with centuries of wisdom, offering more than just physical techniques—his teachings explore context, balance, energy, and spiritual principles.

Clear, Simple Instruction

Chee Soo had a unique ability to break down complex ideas into easy-to-understand steps. His writing is straightforward and accessible, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners who want to refine their understanding of the Taoist Arts.

Practical Manuals for Training

These books are designed for hands-on practice, offering step-by-step guidance on Tai Chi forms, Kung Fu techniques, and Qigong exercises. Whether you’re practising alone or supplementing lessons, his instructions help refine your technique and deepen your knowledge.

Each book has been meticulously reproduced from the original text, ensuring authenticity. They are securely bound, not merely glued, and printed on high-quality, bright white, acid-free paper. The laminated covers are designed for durability, making these books ideal for daily use as long-lasting training manuals.

Ahead of His Time

Chee Soo’s focus on qi, the mind-body connection, and the integration of martial arts with health practices anticipated modern wellness trends. His books blend martial training with holistic principles, making them highly relevant today.

A Lifelong Resource

As you progress, Chee Soo’s books continue to offer new insights. They grow with you, revealing deeper meaning as your skills evolve, serving as an enduring companion on your Taoist journey.

Taoist Art of Kai Men

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The Kai Men ‘Taoist Yoga’ training manual written by Chee Soo, essential reading for students of the Lee style

“Physical rejuvenation and mental vigour through this ancient and powerful system of energy utilisation.”

The companion book to The Chinese Art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan, now reprinted after many years by popular demand. This book contains forty K’ai Men exercises with detailed descriptions of the movements and clear photographs
to illustrate the stances and postures. We have re-taken all the photographs from the original book under the supervision of teachers who were trained to a high standard by Chee Soo himself with the approval of Marilyn Soo his wife and the former President and General Secretary of the International Taoist Society. Included are various chapters with background information not only about K’ai Men itself but also breathing exercises, energy circulation, Taoist philosophy and guidelines regarding general training principles which are invaluable to anyone involved in seriously studying the Taoist Arts and ‘opening the door’ to the inner self. This landmark book was one of the first books to be published in the west to reveal the inner principles of Qigong and Daoyin breathing exercises.

Quality bound on high density bright white paper with a laminated cover for protection this edition is recommended as a day to day reference and training manual for members of the Taoist Cultural Arts Association.