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Tai Chi Chuan Martial Power is the next level in Tai Chi Chuan training. This book is written especially for those who have learned the Tai Chi form, have begun Pushing Hands, and now want to develop and refine their Tai Chi skills.
Tai Chi Chuan Martial Power focuses on the martial essence of Tai Chi Chuan, an aspect many other books ignore. This book goes in-depth and explores the subject of Jing (internal martial power), general Tai Chi theory, and the application of Chi (Qi) in the Tai Chi form.
Because Jing training is essential to martial art Tai Chi, this work is a valuable reference that no serious practitioner should be without.
Contents include:
- A comprehensive training plan for Jing (power) development.
- Understand the difference between true Jing (internal power) and Li (muscular power).
- Learn how to accumulate Chi and Jing in the Tai Chi postures.
- Discover the essential role your mind plays in Tai Chi and Jing practice.
- Includes a special selection of Tai Chi poems (the place the ancient masters hid their theory), translated and explained with commentary by Dr. Yang.
A must for advanced students.This edition includes an easy-to-follow layout. Each technique is presented in four to six large photographs with detailed instructions on how to perform the movements. Motion arrows are used on the photographs to help you execute the movements correctly.
List of contents
ForewordPrefaceChapter 1. General IntroductionIntroduction
1-2. General History of Taijiquan
1-3. History of Yang Style Taijiquan
1-4. What is Taijiquan?
1-5. What Does Taiji Training Include?
1-6. The Proper Approach and the Sequence of Learning Taiji
1-7. The Real Meaning of Taijiquan
Chapter 2. Qi and Taijiquan2-1. Introduction
2-2. Qi
2-3. Qi and Taijiquan
2-4. Posture and Taijiquan
2-5. How to Practice the Taijiquan Sequence
Chapter 3. Jing Martial Power3-1. Introduction
3-2. General Definition of Jing
3-3. General Theory of Taiji Jing
3-4. Accumulating Jing in the Postures
3-5. The Key Points of Taiji Jing
3-6. The Different Jing and Their Applications
3-7. Summary of Jing Training
Chapter 4. ConclusionAcknowledgementsAppendix A: Taiji Poetry and SongsAppendix B: Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsIndexAbout 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.
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For all students of tai chi, the 3rd edition of the best-selling book Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power
