Tai Chi Ball Qigong

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. David W. Grantham began his martial art training at the age of twenty-four, studying Liuhebafaquan under the tutelage of instructor David Zucker. Mr. Zucker studied under the late Master John Chung Li. He also trained in a fighting form taught only to advanced students. After training for one year with Mr. Zucker, Mr. Grantham was encouraged to further his knowledge of Chinese martial arts and was recommended to attend Yang's Martial Arts Association headquarters in Boston. He joined YMAA and started training under the Shaolin curriculum. Over the years of training at the school and attending seminars abroad, Mr. Grantham expanded his studies to include taijiquan and qigong. David Grantham currently holds Certificates as Coach Instructor and Chin Na Instructor and teaches at the Hunterdon Wellness Center in Clinton, New Jersey. David Grantham resides in Hunterdon County, New Jersey with his wife and two children.

Foreword


Preface


How To Use This Book


Chapter 1: General Qigong Theory


1.1 Introduction


1.2 What is Qi and What is Qigong?


1.3 Categories of Qigong


1.4 Theory of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li


1.5 Qigong and Health


1.6 Qigong and Longevity


Chapter 2: Qigong Training Theory and Procedures


2.1 Introduction


2.2 Five Regulatings


Chapter 3: General Introduction to Taiji Ball Qigong


3.1 Introduction


3.2 History of Taiji Ball Qigong


3.3 Taiji Ball Qigong and Health


3.4 Taiji Ball Qigong and Martial Arts


Chapter 4: Theory of Taiji Ball Qigong


4.1 Introduction


4.2 What is Taiji in Taiji Ball Qigong?


4.3 Theory of Physical Conditioning


4.4 Theory of Inner Qi’s Cultivation


4.5 Martial Grand Qi Circulation


4.6 Other Benefits


4.7 Conclusions


Chapter 5: Taiji Ball Qigong Training


5.1 Introduction


5.2 Taiji Ball Qigong Training Contents and Procedures


5.3 Warm-Up


5.4 Internal Training –Breathing Exercises


5.5 External Training –Fundamental Stances


5.6 External Training –Exercises


Chapter 6: Applications of Taiji Ball Qigong


6.1 Introduction


6.2 Self-Practice


6.3 Train with Partners


6.4 Advanced Taiji Ball Training


Conclusion


Appendix A: Translations and Glossary of Chinese Terms


Index


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