Autorentext

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

Revised edition of: Tai chi theory & martial power. 2nd ed., YMAA, c1996.

Zusammenfassung
Suitable for all students of tai chi, this edition includes an easy-to-follow layout. It features sections that offer a brief history of Tai Chi, the role of qi in tai chi, and detailed instructions on how to generate amazing "natural" physical power. Each technique is presented in large photographs with detailed instructions.

Inhalt

Foreword 
 Preface 
 Chapter 1. General Introduction 
 Introduction 
 1-2. General History of Taijiquan 
 1-3. History of Yang Style Taijiquan 
 1-4. What is Taijiquan? 
 1-5. What Does Taiji Training Include? 
 1-6. The Proper Approach and the Sequence of Learning Taiji 
 1-7. The Real Meaning of Taijiquan 
 Chapter 2. Qi and Taijiquan 
 2-1. Introduction 
 2-2. Qi 
 2-3. Qi and Taijiquan 
 2-4. Posture and Taijiquan 
 2-5. How to Practice the Taijiquan Sequence 
 Chapter 3. Jing Martial Power 
 3-1. Introduction 
 3-2. General Definition of Jing 
 3-3. General Theory of Taiji Jing 
 3-4. Accumulating Jing in the Postures 
 3-5. The Key Points of Taiji Jing 
 3-6. The Different Jing and Their Applications 
 3-7. Summary of Jing Training 
 Chapter 4. Conclusion 
 Acknowledgements 
 Appendix A: Taiji Poetry and Songs 
 Appendix B: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms 
 Index 
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