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With so many Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) styles avaliable today, with so many variations, modernizations and simpifications, where does one find the genuine article? Search no further, for this book, Taijiquan, Classical Yang Style contans the complete Classical Long Form from the original Yang
More than just a book of the Form, Taijiquan, Clasiccal Yang Style also contains general concepts of Chinese Martial Arts, Qigong (Chi Kung) Theory, the relationship between Qigong and Taijiquan, and the basic foundation of Taijiquan-the Thirteen postures.
If you want to build a strong foundation and a thorough understanding of the wealth that Classical Taijiquan has to offer, then this step-by-step, easy to follow guide is for you!
Strengthen and relax your body
Calm and focus your mnd
Contains complete form and Taiji Qigong with proper breathing patterns
Over 500 photos with detailed instruction
This book is designed to complement the videotape Taijiquan, Classical Yang Style, directed and performed by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming, also available through YMAA Publication Center.
Dr. Yang Jwing-MIng is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan and Qigong for thirty-five years. He is the author of twenty-five books. Dr. Yang lives in Lexington, MA.
Contents
About the author
Foreword by Grandmaster Jou, Tsung Hwa
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 General introduction
Introduction; Common knowledge of Chinese martial arts; General history of Taijiquan; History of Yang Style Taijiquan; What is Taijiquan?; Contents of Yang style Taijiquan practice; How do yo learn Taijiquan?; Becoming a proficient Taijiquan artist
Chapter 2 Qi, Qigong, and Taijiquan
Introduction
Qi, Qigong, and man-A general definition of Qi; A narrow definition of Qi; A general definition of Qigong; A narrow definition of Qigong; A modern definition of Qi; A modern definition of Qigong
Catagories of Qigong-External and internal elixir; Schools of Qigong practice
Qigong training theory-The concept of Yin and Yng, Kan and Li; Qigong training theory
Qigong and Taijiquan
Chapter 3 Taijiquan thirteen postures (eight doors and five steppings)
Introduction
Eight doors
Five steppings
Chapter 4 Traditional Yang style Taijiquan
Introduction
How to practice the Taijiquan sequence
Postures and Taijiquan
Fundamental eight stances
Taiji Qigong
Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan
Chapter 5 Conclusion
Appendix A Names of Yang Style Taijiquan movements
Appendix B Translation and glossary of Chinese terms
Index
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Family lineage.More than just a book of the Form, Taijiquan, Clasiccal Yang Style also contains general concepts of Chinese Martial Arts, Qigong (Chi Kung) Theory, the relationship between Qigong and Taijiquan, and the basic foundation of Taijiquan-the Thirteen postures.
If you want to build a strong foundation and a thorough understanding of the wealth that Classical Taijiquan has to offer, then this step-by-step, easy to follow guide is for you!
Strengthen and relax your body
Calm and focus your mnd
Contains complete form and Taiji Qigong with proper breathing patterns
Over 500 photos with detailed instruction
This book is designed to complement the videotape Taijiquan, Classical Yang Style, directed and performed by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming, also available through YMAA Publication Center.
Dr. Yang Jwing-MIng is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan and Qigong for thirty-five years. He is the author of twenty-five books. Dr. Yang lives in Lexington, MA.
Contents
About the author
Foreword by Grandmaster Jou, Tsung Hwa
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 General introduction
Introduction; Common knowledge of Chinese martial arts; General history of Taijiquan; History of Yang Style Taijiquan; What is Taijiquan?; Contents of Yang style Taijiquan practice; How do yo learn Taijiquan?; Becoming a proficient Taijiquan artist
Chapter 2 Qi, Qigong, and Taijiquan
Introduction
Qi, Qigong, and man-A general definition of Qi; A narrow definition of Qi; A general definition of Qigong; A narrow definition of Qigong; A modern definition of Qi; A modern definition of Qigong
Catagories of Qigong-External and internal elixir; Schools of Qigong practice
Qigong training theory-The concept of Yin and Yng, Kan and Li; Qigong training theory
Qigong and Taijiquan
Chapter 3 Taijiquan thirteen postures (eight doors and five steppings)
Introduction
Eight doors
Five steppings
Chapter 4 Traditional Yang style Taijiquan
Introduction
How to practice the Taijiquan sequence
Postures and Taijiquan
Fundamental eight stances
Taiji Qigong
Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan
Chapter 5 Conclusion
Appendix A Names of Yang Style Taijiquan movements
Appendix B Translation and glossary of Chinese terms
Index
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ISBN
188696968X / 9781886969681
Publication
YMAA Publication Cetner 4354 Washington Steet Boston, Massachusetts 02131