Chi-Kung, Tai-Chi and Fan-A Step-by-Step Training Course for Wellness and Personal Development

'Chi-kung, tai-chi and fan' brings together step-by-step explanations for several important martial arts routines. It is designed to help not only students in university and in martial arts schools, but also coaches and instructors.

The author, Master Helen Wu, is an acclaimed martial artist and

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university instructor who brings over 30 years of experience to her teachings. She has shared her extensive knowledge of Chinese martial arts and healing and her expertise in sports medicine with students around the world.

Master Helen Wu's training system promotes the development of mind and body, for it is necessary to begin with external training and then to reach inward. This approach of treating the whole person, of promoting psychological as well as physical health, sets chi-kung and tai-chi apart from simple exercise. It is an approach that confers a priceless gift-the refined mental state required to observe one's life in a clear light-to know oneself.

The author hopes this book will serve as a companion for you as you embark on your journey of discovery in tai-chi and chi-kung.

Contents

Messages from the Chair and Directors of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University
Foreword
From the editor
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Chi-kung
Section 1 The concept of chi-kung
What is chi-kung?
A brief history of the development of chi-kung
The essentials of chi-kung
The keys to effective practice
The four stages of chi-kung training
Training tips
Section 2 Therapeutic chi-kung
The therapeutic chi-kung system
Contriburors to the system
The essential chi-kung training resources
Chapter 2 Tai-chi chuan
Section 1 The concept of tai-chi chuan
What is tai-chi chuan?
Tai-chi chuan: A brief history
Tai-chi chuan essentials
The song of tai-chi principles
Section 2 Tai-chi techniques
Elements of technique
Exercises incorporating the thirteen techniques
Section 3 The essential tai-chi training routine
Warm-up
Essential training routine
Cooling-down techniques
Training tips
Traditional Chinese training principles
Chapter 3 Tai-chi fan
Section 1 The flying rainbow fan series
The fan as a martial arts weapon
The creator of the flying rainbow fan series
Varieties of fan technique: Tai-chi fan, kung-fu fan and bagua fan
Section 2 Tai-chi single fan techniques
Safety precautions
Elements of fan technique
Section 3 Training routine and applications
The essential tai-chi fan training routine
Two-person tai-chi single fan applications
Combination exercises
Small routine
About the author
Index
Bibliography

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