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A motivational pocket guide for tai chi chuan.
Over the corse of several centuries the ancient Masters practiced and pondered the mystery and purpose of tai chi chuan (taijiquan), preserving their profound insights in songs and poems. Shrouded in secrecy, these songs and poems were closely guarded
Now, you can reap the benefits of centuries of wisdom and practical experience to deepen and refine your tai chi chuan. Discover ways to reach the essence of your form and take your push hands (and sparring!) to higher levels, for not only has Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming translated these poems from the original Chinese, he has written additional commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds. Insights from the Masters of Tai Chi Chuan is an invaluable resource for students who seek true understanding of their art.
Can be used with any style of tai chi chuan.
Sound, practical advice for any martial art.
Includes commentaries, translation, and original Chinese.
Key points for incorporating the teachings into your practice.
Poems from Chang, San-Feng and other great masters!
Since Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) was created more than 1000 years ago, conntless martial artists have trained this art of health and self-defense. A few of the 'Ancient Masters,' after a lifetime of study and practice, came to comprehend a profound 'feeling'for the art, developing the 'secrets' of tai chi chuan. In order to preserve their understanidng and experience, and to pass on these 'secrets,' the masters wrote classics, poems, and songs, so that generations to follow could also reach this 'feeing' and in much less time. These 'secrets' contains the essence and root of the art of tai chi chuan.
Tai Chi Secrets of the Ancient Masters provides a map which will lead you on the correct path to a deep understanding of tai chi chuan, including proper theory and training methods for developing and regulating your body, breath, mind, Chi (Qi) , and spirit. These methods are not ony the root of tai chi chuan as a martial art, but also the foundation fo tai chi chuan as a health practice and as a way of chi kung (qigong), which will bring you a healthy, harmoniouis, and peaceful life.
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is one of America's most well-known and respected authors and teachers of tai chi chuan, chi kung, and kung fu. Born in Taiwan, he has trained these arts for thirty-five years, and is the author of twenty-five books. He lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Editor's note:
Keeping with popular consideations, the words 'Tai chi Chuan, Ci Kung, and Kung Fu' on the cover of his book are written in the Wade-Giles system of Chiese romanization, whereas in the contents of the book, maintaining academic considerations, all Chinese terms have been written using the Pinyin system of Chinese romanization.
For furhter information on conversion, please refer to the People's Republic of China: Administrative Atlas, The Reform of the Chinese Written Language, or a contemporary manual of style.
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
1 Taijiquan treatise by Zhang, San-Feng
2 Taijiquan classic by Wang, Zong-Yue
3 Four important sentences by Yang, Yu-Ting
4 Thirteen important keys of regulating the body by Gu, Liu-Xing
5 Song of eight words Anonymous
6 Three important theses of taijiquan Anonymous
7 The five mental keys to diligent study Anonymous
8 Song of pushing hands Anonymous
9 Song of the real meaning Anonymous
10 Taijiquan fundamental key points Anonymous
11 Song of application Anonymous
12 Old taijiquan classic of Qing Qian Long Dynasty Anonymous
13 Song of comprehension and appication Anonymous
14 Song of thirteen postures Anonymous
References
Appendix A Original Chinese of the poems and treatises
Appendix B Translation and glossary of Chinese terms
About the autho
Over the corse of several centuries the ancient Masters practiced and pondered the mystery and purpose of tai chi chuan (taijiquan), preserving their profound insights in songs and poems. Shrouded in secrecy, these songs and poems were closely guarded
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jewels and have only been revealed to the public this century.Now, you can reap the benefits of centuries of wisdom and practical experience to deepen and refine your tai chi chuan. Discover ways to reach the essence of your form and take your push hands (and sparring!) to higher levels, for not only has Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming translated these poems from the original Chinese, he has written additional commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds. Insights from the Masters of Tai Chi Chuan is an invaluable resource for students who seek true understanding of their art.
Can be used with any style of tai chi chuan.
Sound, practical advice for any martial art.
Includes commentaries, translation, and original Chinese.
Key points for incorporating the teachings into your practice.
Poems from Chang, San-Feng and other great masters!
Since Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) was created more than 1000 years ago, conntless martial artists have trained this art of health and self-defense. A few of the 'Ancient Masters,' after a lifetime of study and practice, came to comprehend a profound 'feeling'for the art, developing the 'secrets' of tai chi chuan. In order to preserve their understanidng and experience, and to pass on these 'secrets,' the masters wrote classics, poems, and songs, so that generations to follow could also reach this 'feeing' and in much less time. These 'secrets' contains the essence and root of the art of tai chi chuan.
Tai Chi Secrets of the Ancient Masters provides a map which will lead you on the correct path to a deep understanding of tai chi chuan, including proper theory and training methods for developing and regulating your body, breath, mind, Chi (Qi) , and spirit. These methods are not ony the root of tai chi chuan as a martial art, but also the foundation fo tai chi chuan as a health practice and as a way of chi kung (qigong), which will bring you a healthy, harmoniouis, and peaceful life.
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is one of America's most well-known and respected authors and teachers of tai chi chuan, chi kung, and kung fu. Born in Taiwan, he has trained these arts for thirty-five years, and is the author of twenty-five books. He lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Editor's note:
Keeping with popular consideations, the words 'Tai chi Chuan, Ci Kung, and Kung Fu' on the cover of his book are written in the Wade-Giles system of Chiese romanization, whereas in the contents of the book, maintaining academic considerations, all Chinese terms have been written using the Pinyin system of Chinese romanization.
For furhter information on conversion, please refer to the People's Republic of China: Administrative Atlas, The Reform of the Chinese Written Language, or a contemporary manual of style.
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
1 Taijiquan treatise by Zhang, San-Feng
2 Taijiquan classic by Wang, Zong-Yue
3 Four important sentences by Yang, Yu-Ting
4 Thirteen important keys of regulating the body by Gu, Liu-Xing
5 Song of eight words Anonymous
6 Three important theses of taijiquan Anonymous
7 The five mental keys to diligent study Anonymous
8 Song of pushing hands Anonymous
9 Song of the real meaning Anonymous
10 Taijiquan fundamental key points Anonymous
11 Song of application Anonymous
12 Old taijiquan classic of Qing Qian Long Dynasty Anonymous
13 Song of comprehension and appication Anonymous
14 Song of thirteen postures Anonymous
References
Appendix A Original Chinese of the poems and treatises
Appendix B Translation and glossary of Chinese terms
About the autho
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ISBN
188696971X / 9781886969711
Publication
YMAA Publication Center 4354 Washington Street Roslindale, MA 02131