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Tai chi chuan is an internal martial art that uses soft/round movements to redirect an opponent's incoming force. Qigong exercises are an internal method of increasing and circulating your body's energy. This book teaches tai chi qigong exercises that are useful for improving your tai chi skills and overall health. This revised edition includes a new, easy-to-folllow layout. Every qigong movement is presented in 2-4 large photographs with clear instructions, and a discussion of how the movements aid in improving tai chi.--Publisher.
List of contents
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1: General Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Definition of Qi and Qigong
1.3 A Brief History of Qigong
1.4 Categories of Qigong
1.5 A Brief History of Taijiquan
1.6 Qigong Theory
1.7 General Concepts of Qigong Training
1.8 Taijiquan and Qigong
1.9 How to Use This Book 36 References
Chapter 2: The Root of Taijiquan—Yin and Yang
2.1 The Concept of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li
2.2 Yin and Yang in Taijiquan
Chapter 3: Taiji Qigong
3.1 General Training Concepts
3.2 Fundamental Training Principles
3.3 Warm-up Qigong
3.4 Still Taiji Qigong
3.5 Moving Taiji Qigong 86 References
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Glossary and Translation of Chinese Terms
About the Author
Index
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
Tali Chi Qigong is a foundation for good tai chi practice. This title is presened in an easy-to-follow layout. It includes with every movement large photographs and clear instructions, followed by a discussion of how the movements aid in improving Tai Chi practice. It is also popular with people who only want to obtain the health benefits.
