Yun Zhang

By: Zhang Yun
Published By: Amazon
Age Recommended: YA - New Adult - Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Understanding God's Word - Walk In The Truth by Zhang Yun was truly a inspirational book of understanding God's Word. It gives one instructions and warnings by God to all of his people for 'judgment day'...therefore are we really following God's path? How is this done? Pick up you Bible and read it. God speaks to us through the 'Holy Bible' giving us all the instructions we need to 'walk in truth...repent of our sins and those who will enter the kingdom of heaven. I really liked the way this author put it all down for the reader. It's all there in black and white.

Next, Ms. Yun organized forty different chapters that are divided into two parts...one...where we get God's 'instructions and warnings' and the second part will 'summarizes key passages of the Bible that helps us to better understand it.' This author goes on to explain 'God's announcement.' This is very beautifully described was you will see how well written this novel is.

You will come out of the read with a better understanding of 'God's word and even more important learn how to follow the path of truth and righteousness.' After reading Understanding God's Word - Walk in the Truth you will feel that help that we as Christians need so very much in our daily life. This is something definitely to really make you think am I doing all I need 'to do to enter the kingdom of heaven?' I would like to think this author for such an important read that is needed in this world we live in today.… (mer)

Practitioners of the Martial Arts know you can never have too many reference books on the Art, even if they are not for your primary style. All techniques, within reason, may be adapted. I am not a practitioner of Tai Chi in any form, but the saber techniques presented in Zhang Yun’s volume The Complete Taiji Dao: The Art of the Chinese Saber, was very comprehensible to me, though very different from the Filipino techniques I’ve previously studied.

For the serious student of the Arts, there is very comprehensive, but not overly dry, introduction section that covers the history of the primary fighting weapons demonstrated in the book and another section covering some basic hand and foot movements. This is not a general Tai Chi instruction manual, as weapons are generally considered an advanced technique, so some previous experience with related disciplines will be necessary to grasp what is shown here.

While clearly written, this volume is not meant as a how-to guide for those seeking to be self-taught. There are too many places subtle mistakes can lead to very bad habits and ineffective use of the techniques. In addition, the weapons themselves, even practice weapons, are inherently dangerous and many of the exercises will require a partner. If you truly wish to pursue this path of weapons training, seek a qualified Martial Arts instructor skilled in this style.

Not for everyone, but to have a complete Martial Arts bookshelf, this book should be on it. Beginners may not appreciate this book for what it is, but higher intermediate level students and above will treasure it; five stars.… (mer)