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A comprehensive training guide for tai chi martial artists. with a wealth of information for novice and advanced students, this book examines the fighting techniques for tai chi chuan, including the martial applications for each movement of the form. The two-person fighting set, tai chi fighting
Unique among tai chi books, this volume reveals the martial essence of tai chi that most other books ignore. Clearly explained and illustrated, tai chi chuan martial applications is a must for those who want to expand their knowledge and add depth and realism to their training.
Discover chin na, cavity strikes, and takedowns hidden in the tai chi form.
Improve your pushing hands with martial applications.
Learn the unique tai chi ball practice for jing training.
Sharpen your tai chi and self defense skills.
'Both Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power and Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications lay a solid foundation for the internal and self-defense application of tai chi chuan. Everybody should read his books.'-T.T. Liang, from the Foreword
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial art and qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained Gongfu, Taijiquan, and Qigong for thirty-five years. He is the author of twenty-five books. Dr. Yang lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Contents
Acknowledgements
About the author
Foreword by Tung-Tsai Liang
Preface
Preface-New edition
Chapter 1 Introduction
General introduction; Becoming a proficient Tai Chi martial artist; How to use this book
Chapter 2 Analysis of Tai Chi techniques
Introduction; General principles of Tai Chi techniques; Analysis of Tai Chi techniques
Chapter 3 Tai Chi pushing hands
Introduction; Key points in pushing hands training; Hen and Ha sounds; Tai Chi ball training; Pushing hands training; Martial applications of pushing hands
Chapter 4 Analysis of Tai Chi fighting set
Introduction; General rules and principles; Analysis of the Tai Chi fighting set
Chapter 5 Tai Chi fighting strategy
Introduction; About a real fight; How to connect in Tai Chi fighting; Attack timing; Jing in a fight; Poetry and songs
Chkapter 6 Conclusion
Appendix A Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan
Appendix B Yang Style Tai Chi fighting set
Appendix C Translation and glossary of Chinese terms
Index
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tactics, and tai chi pushing hands trainng is also included.Unique among tai chi books, this volume reveals the martial essence of tai chi that most other books ignore. Clearly explained and illustrated, tai chi chuan martial applications is a must for those who want to expand their knowledge and add depth and realism to their training.
Discover chin na, cavity strikes, and takedowns hidden in the tai chi form.
Improve your pushing hands with martial applications.
Learn the unique tai chi ball practice for jing training.
Sharpen your tai chi and self defense skills.
'Both Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power and Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications lay a solid foundation for the internal and self-defense application of tai chi chuan. Everybody should read his books.'-T.T. Liang, from the Foreword
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial art and qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained Gongfu, Taijiquan, and Qigong for thirty-five years. He is the author of twenty-five books. Dr. Yang lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Contents
Acknowledgements
About the author
Foreword by Tung-Tsai Liang
Preface
Preface-New edition
Chapter 1 Introduction
General introduction; Becoming a proficient Tai Chi martial artist; How to use this book
Chapter 2 Analysis of Tai Chi techniques
Introduction; General principles of Tai Chi techniques; Analysis of Tai Chi techniques
Chapter 3 Tai Chi pushing hands
Introduction; Key points in pushing hands training; Hen and Ha sounds; Tai Chi ball training; Pushing hands training; Martial applications of pushing hands
Chapter 4 Analysis of Tai Chi fighting set
Introduction; General rules and principles; Analysis of the Tai Chi fighting set
Chapter 5 Tai Chi fighting strategy
Introduction; About a real fight; How to connect in Tai Chi fighting; Attack timing; Jing in a fight; Poetry and songs
Chkapter 6 Conclusion
Appendix A Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan
Appendix B Yang Style Tai Chi fighting set
Appendix C Translation and glossary of Chinese terms
Index
Show Less
ISBN
1886969442 / 9781886969445
Publication
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