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Tai chi ball qigong training is an important component of proper tai chi chuan practiceOnce kept secret in martial arts societies, Tai Chi Ball training has the potential to help develop internal strength, whole body connections, yielding and neutralizing skills, and promotes abundant qi flow. For decades, this training was widely unknown. Dr. Yang has taken the original 24 patterns and extended them to 48 patterns in order to expand the health benefits and to target the needs of martial artists. For martial artists, tai chi ball qigong training can strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power by using the mind to lead the qi. It can be a major training tool to enhance pushing hands ability. As a health exercise, tai chi ball qigong training will improve movement of the spine, increase energy through various breathing techniques, and aid in moving many joints of your body properly, and at different angles. "In all my years of teaching, I believe that Tai Chi Ball Qigong is one of the most powerful exercises I have ever seen to rebuild the entire body's health."-Dr. Yang, Jwing-MingThis book includesHistory of tai chi ballTheory of tai chi ball qigongTai chi ball warm-upsTai chi ball fundamentalsTai chi ball breathingTai chi ball exercisesTai chi ball partner exercisesTai chi ball advanced practice
List of contents
Foreword
Preface
How To Use This Book
Chapter 1: General Qigong Theory
1.1 Introduction
1.2 What is Qi and What is Qigong?
1.3 Categories of Qigong
1.4 Theory of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li
1.5 Qigong and Health
1.6 Qigong and Longevity
Chapter 2: Qigong Training Theory and Procedures
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Five Regulatings
Chapter 3: General Introduction to Taiji Ball Qigong
3.1 Introduction
3.2 History of Taiji Ball Qigong
3.3 Taiji Ball Qigong and Health
3.4 Taiji Ball Qigong and Martial Arts
Chapter 4: Theory of Taiji Ball Qigong
4.1 Introduction
4.2 What is Taiji in Taiji Ball Qigong?
4.3 Theory of Physical Conditioning
4.4 Theory of Inner Qi’s Cultivation
4.5 Martial Grand Qi Circulation
4.6 Other Benefits
4.7 Conclusions
Chapter 5: Taiji Ball Qigong Training
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Taiji Ball Qigong Training Contents and Procedures
5.3 Warm-Up
5.4 Internal Training –Breathing Exercises
5.5 External Training –Fundamental Stances
5.6 External Training –Exercises
Chapter 6: Applications of Taiji Ball Qigong
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Self-Practice
6.3 Train with Partners
6.4 Advanced Taiji Ball Training
Conclusion
Appendix A: Translations 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
Tai chi ball qigong training is an important component of proper tai chi chuan practice. For martial artists, tai chi ball qigong training can strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power by using the mind to lead the qi. It can be a major training tool to enhance pushing hands ability.
For general exercise, tai chi ball qigong training helps those who might overly focus on 'core body exercises' to strengthen their hips, knees, and ankles. You will improve movement of the spine, increase energy through various breathing techniques, and learn to move many joints properly at different angles.
This book includes
- History of tai chi ball
- Theory of tai chi ball qigong
- Tai chi ball warm-ups
- Tai chi ball fundamentals
- Tai chi ball breathing
- Tai chi ball exercises
- Tai chi ball partner exercises
- Tai chi ball advanced practice
"In all my years of teaching, I believe that Tai Chi Ball Qigong is one of the most powerful exercises I have ever seen to rebuild the entire body's health."—Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
