Ian Cameron's
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Leaves In The Wind
Discover Ian Cameron’s latest book, Leaves in the Wind. A collection of thought-provoking articles that challenge you to reflect on your practice—whether Tai Chi or any martial art.
About the Book
This isn't just another Tai Chi book. It's a collection of Ian Cameron’s thought-provoking articles, carefully compiled by Malcolm into one volume. The goal isn’t to teach, but to encourage reflection on your personal experience and training. Whether you’re a Tai Chi practitioner or a martial artist from another discipline, the insights here will resonate.
Covering topics such as Tai Chi, mindset, and the importance of maintaining high standards in any martial art, this book provides inspiration for everyone. Each chapter offers reflections you can return to, with every read uncovering fresh insights and deepening your understanding.
Why This Book
After class, students often approached Malcolm to comment on Ian’s daily Facebook posts: “That post hit me right where I needed it,” they’d say, “It answered a question I didn’t even know I had.” These posts weren’t planned lessons but spontaneous thoughts lifted directly from Ian’s articles, and that’s the magic of this book. It’s not about giving you the answers—it’s about helping you see things in a new light.
Even after compiling the articles, Malcolm found himself continuously discovering new insights. The beauty of this book is that, even if Tai Chi isn’t your practice, you can replace "Tai Chi" with any other discipline and still walk away with something meaningful.
What’s Inside?.
- 35 articles, some familiar and others brand new.
- Insights that transcend Tai Chi, relevant to all martial arts.
- Thoughtful, direct articles that reflect Ian’s teaching style—encouraging self-questioning and growth in your practice.
Contents
1. PAID AMATEURS
2. STINKY TEACHERS
3. GREAT EXPECTATIONS
4. WHISTLING IN THE WIND
5. WHY THIS ART?
6. CARRYING ON
7. INFAMY, INFAMY, THEY’VE
8. IT IS SIMPLE
9. THE THREE METHODS
10. DOING WITHOUT DOING
11. THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING
12. SOMETHING BEYOND
13. MATTER OF FACT
14. IT'S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
15. TWO SIDES OF THE COIN
16. THE USEFULNESS OF EMPTINESS
17. SUBSTANCE IN TAI CHI CHUAN
18. TAI CHI HAVING A HARD TIME
19. CONTINUOUS MIND
20. MINDSET
21. LESS IS MORE
22. PROPER TRAINING
23. FORMS AND FIGHTING
24. WHOLE BODY AWARENESS
25. TRAINING
26. THE INTEGRATED WHOLE
27. INNER STILLNESS
28. HARD MAN TAI CHI
29. BEYOND APPEARANCE
30. VARIATIONS, DO THEY MATTER?
31. PHOTOGRAPHS NEVER LIE
32. SOMETHING MISSING
33. DO IT
34. EATING BITTER
35. CLASSICS
LEAVES IN THE WIND
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This book needed to be available on Amazon, not just as a digital download. It's a resource you can return to time and time again, with each reading revealing something new.
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Explore More:
Dive into Ian’s previous articles in
Tai Chi Practiced, a collection of over 40 articles. This collection includes previous interviews with Ian, covering a wide range of Tai Chi topics, and ends with one of his most cherished articles, "Points on Being Ordinary." Also included is a download link for Life, Tai Chi, and the Martial Arts—a year’s worth of Ian’s daily Facebook posts for even more inspiration and insight.
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