Tai Chi Chuan Martial Power

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.

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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