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Learn control and restraint techniques that reduce injury to your opponent. Revised edition of our classic book on Tai Chi Chin Na includes a new modern, easy-to-follow layout; each movement is presented in 4-6 large photographs with lucid instructions on how to perform them; uses close-ups and motion arrows on the photographs to help with learning. Additional sections include history and fundamentals. According to the NCCAM div. of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2.3-3 million adults practice tai chi in the US.
List of contents
Foreword by Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching
Foreword by Grandmaster Jou, Tsung-Hwa
Foreword by Master Liang, Shou-Yu
Preface by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Chapter 1. General Concepts
1-1. Introduction
1-2. Qin Na Categories and Theory
1-3. Different Levels of Qin Na Techniques
1-4. Qin Na and Health
1-5. Differences between Shaolin Qin Na and Taiji Qin Na
1-6. About This Book
Chapter 2. Basic Taiji Theory
2-1. Introduction 27
2-2. The Three Different Fighting Ranges and Circles
2-3. The Thirteen Postures
2-4. Yi, Qi, and Action
Chapter 3. Qin Na in Peng, Lu, Ji, and An
3-1. Introduction
3-2. Qin Na in Peng
3-3. Qin Na in Lu
3-4. Qin Na in Ji
3-5. Qin Na in An
Chapter 4. Qin Na in Cai, Lie, Zhou, and Kao
4-1. Introduction
4-2. Qin Na in Cai
4-3. Qin Na in Lie
4-4. Qin Na in Zhou
4-5. Qin Na in Kao
Chapter 5: Qin Na Applications in Taijiquan Postures
5-1. Introduction
5-2. Hand Forms for Cavity Press
5-3. Qin Na and Cavity Press in Taiji Postures
Chapter 6. Qin Na in Taiji Pushing Hands
6-1. Introduction
6-2. Qin Na in Taiji Pushing Hands
Chapter 7. Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Appendix A: Names of Qin Na Techniques
Appendix B: Translation of Thirty-Seven Postures
Appendix C: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
Index
About the Author
About the author
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.
Summary
Helps you learn control and restraint techniques that reduce injury to your opponent. This book includes a modern, easy-to-follow layout; each movement is presented in 4-6 large photographs with lucid instructions on how to perform them; uses close-ups and motion arrows on the photographs to help with learning.
