Tai chi chuan Classical Yang style : the complete long form and Qigong

Jwing-Ming Yang, 1946-

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Published
Wolfeboro, N.H. : YMAA Publication Center [2010]
Language
English
Main Author
Jwing-Ming Yang, 1946- (-)
Edition
Second edition
Item Description
Prevised edition titled: Taijiquan, classical yang style.
Physical Description
xv, 377 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781594392009
  • Dedication
  • Editorial Notes
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Chapter 1. General Introduction
  • 1-1. Introduction
  • 1-2. Common Knowledge of Chinese Martial Arts
  • A Brief History of Chinese Martial Arts-East and West
  • Northern Styles and Southern Styles
  • Internal Styles and External Styles
  • Martial Power-Jin
  • Hard Styles, Soft-Hard Styles, and Soft Styles
  • Four Categories of Fighting Skills
  • The Dao of Chinese Martial Arts
  • The Real Meaning of Taijiquan
  • 1-3. General History of Taijiquan
  • 1-4. History of Yang Style Taijiquan
  • 1-5. Taijiquan and Health
  • 1-6. What is Taijiquan?
  • 1-7. Contents of Yang Style Taijiquan Practice
  • 1-8. How Do You Learn Taijiquan?
  • 1-9. Becoming a Proficient Taijiquan Artist
  • Chapter 2. Qi, Qigong, and Taijiquan
  • 2-1. Introduction
  • 2-2. Qi, Qigong, and Man
  • 2-3. Categories of Qigong
  • External and Internal Elixirs
  • Schools of Qigong Practice
  • 2-4. Qigong Training Theory
  • 2-5. Qigong and Taijiquan
  • Chapter 3. Taijiquan Thirteen Postures (Eight Doors and Five Steppings)
  • 3-1. Introduction
  • 3-2. Eight Doors ($$$)
  • 3-3. Five Steppings($$$)
  • Chapter 4. Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan
  • 4-1. Introduction
  • 4-2. How to Practice Taijiquan Sequence
  • 4-3. Postures and Taijiquan
  • 4-4. Fundamental Eight Stances (Ji Ben Ba Shi, $$$)
  • Still Sitting Meditation (Yin)
  • Still Standing Meditation (Yang)
  • Moving (Yang)
  • Stationary (Yin)
  • 4-6. Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan
  • Chapter 5. Conclusion
  • Appendix A. Names of Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan Movements
  • Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
  • Appendix C. Taijiquan Classical Yang Style DVD
  • Index
  • About the Author