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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 This revised edition of our best-selling beginner's tai chi book includes: a new user-friendly interior design with each movement presented in 4 to 6 large photographs, a navigation guide on using this book with its companion DVD, and updates to the transliteration of Chinese characters. Other sections offer a history of Tai Chi, fundamental training routines, and guidance on incorporating the all important energy work (Qigong) into your Tai Chi practice. Zusammenfassung A beginner's tai chi book. It offers a history of Tai Chi, fundamental training routines, and guidance on incorporating important energy work (Qigong) into your Tai Chi practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Preface Chapter 1. General Introduction 1-1. Introduction 1-2. Common Knowledge of Chinese Martial Arts 1-3. General History of Taijiquan 1-4. History of Yang Style Taijiquan 1-5. Taijiquan and Health 1-6. What is Taijiquan? 1-7. Contents of Yang Style Taijiquan Practice 1-8. How Do You Learn Taijiquan? 1-9. Becoming a Proficient Taijiquan Artist Chapter 2. Qi, Qigong, and Taijiquan 2-1. Introduction 2-2. Qi, Qigong, and Man 2-3. Categories of Qigong 2-4. Qigong Training Theory 2-5. Qigong and Taijiquan Chapter 3. Taijiquan Thirteen Postures (Eight Doors and Five Steppings) 3-1. Introduction 3-2. Eight Doors 3-3. Five Steppings Chapter 4. Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan 4-1. Introduction 4-2. How to Practice Taijiquan Sequence 4-3. Postures and Taijiquan 4-4. Fundamental Eight Stances 4-5. Taiji Qigong 4-6. Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan Chapter 5. Conclusion Appendix A. Names of Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan Movements Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms Appendix C. Taijiquan Classical Yang Style DVD Index About the Author ...
