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Informationen zum Autor Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming started his Gongfu training at the age of 15 under the Shaolin White Crane Master Cheng, Gin Gsao. Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts. With the same master he also studied Qin Na, Tui Na and Dian Xue massages, and herbal treatment. At the age of 16, Dr. Yang began the study of Taijiquan under Master Kao, Tao. Dr. Yang's tai chi can be traced back to the Yang family through Master Kao's teacher Yue, Huanzhi, an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu. After learning from Master Kao, Dr. Yang continued his study and research of Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has mastered the Taiji barehand sequence, pushing hands, the two-man fighting sequence, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and Taiji Qigong. Dr. Yang has been involved in Chinese Gongfu since 1961. During this time, he has spent 13 years learning Shaolin White Crane, Shaolin Long Fist, and Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has more than thirty years of instructional experience. Klappentext Increase your strength, improve your health, and develop greater martial power with Qigong. Presenting ten separate sets of exercises, this book is the complete guide to Qigong training for martial artists. No matter what style you practice, you can improve your abilities with Qigong training. 30 illustrations. 194 photos. Zusammenfassung Increase your strength, improve your health, and discover greater martial power with ten separate sets of Qigong exercises. A special chapter discusses the application and uses of Qi and Qigong for enhancing martial arts ability as well as a section on soothing massage techniques to help recover quickly from various injuries. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents About the Author viii Foreword xii Preface xiii Chapter 1. Introduction 1 1-1. General Introduction 1 1-2. Historical Survey of Chinese Qigong 3 1-3. General Principles of Chinese Qigong 9 1-4. Popular Martial Styles of Qigong Training 12 Chapter 2. Wai Dan Qigong (External Elixir) 18 2-1. Introduction 18 2-2. Principles of Wai Dan Qigong 18 2-3. Da MoAEs Yi Jin Jing Exercises 20 2-4. Other Popular Wai Dan Exercises 28 Chapter 3. Nei Dan Qigong (Internal Elixir) 64 3-1. Introduction 64 3-2. Principles of Nei Dan Qigong 67 3-3. Nei Dan Meditation Training 74 3-4. Qi Enhancement and Transport Training 89 3-5. Massage and Exercises after Meditation 97 Chapter 4. Qigong and Health 107 4-1. Introduction 107 4-2. Chinese Diagnosis 108 4-3. Acupuncture 115 4-4. Massage and Rubbing 119 4-5. Other Medical Qigong Practices for Good Health 138 Chapter 5. Martial Arts Applications 142 5-1. Introduction 142 5-2. Cavity Press 143 5-3. Sealing the Vein and Sealing the Breath 149 5-4. Golden Bell Cover or Iron Shirt 151 Conclusion 153 Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms 155 Index 173 ...
