Tai Chi Chuan Martial Power

Advanced Yang Style

Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming, Tsung-Hwa Jou

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YMAA Publication Center
01 July 2015

Exercise & workout books; Oriental martial arts

"For all students of tai chi, the 3rd edition of the best-selling book Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power includes a new and modern easy-to-follow layout. Each technique is presented in large photographs with detailed instructions. Motion arrows are used on the photographs as an important aid in performing the movements correctly. Sections 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."

By: Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming
Foreword by: Tsung-Hwa Jou
Imprint: YMAA Publication Center
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 590g
ISBN: 9781594392948
ISBN 10: 1594392943
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 July 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 About the Author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, PhD, is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of Tai chi chuan. He has been involved in Chinese martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. His writing and teaching include the subjects of kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, meditation, chin na, and he is a leading authority on qigong. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming resides at his California Retreat Center near Eureka California.

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Kung Fu artist of the year. Black belt Magazine Man of the year. Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine Author of the year. 11th World Congress on Qigong and the American Qigong Assoc.