Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2nd ed

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang’s writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides in McKinleyville, California.

Foreword by Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching


Foreword by Grandmaster Abraham Liu


Preface


Part I. General Concepts of Taijiquan




About Taiji
The Meaning of Taiji in Taijiquan
Taijiquan Yin-Yang Illustrations
Yin-Yang Theory of Taijiquan
Yin-Yang Theory of Taiji’s Xin and Yi
Yin-Yang Theory of Movement and Stillness in Taijiquan
Lao Zi’s Thesis of Using the Soft to Subdue the Hard
General Theory of Taijiquan Thirteen Postures
Practicing Procedures of Taijiquan
Three Heights and Three Postures of Taijiquan
Yin-Yang Practicing Theory of Taijiquan
Theory of Taijiquan and Health
About Qi Primary Channels, Secondary Channels, Vessels, and Dan Tian
Thesis of Taijiquan’s Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing


Part II. About Regulating the Body




Importance of Regulating the Body
Stationary Postures (The Postures of Central Equilibrium)
Moving Postures (The Postures of Four Directions)


Part III. About Regulating the Breathing




Secret of Regulating the Breathing
Theory of Normal and Reversed Abdominal Breathing
Secret of Embryonic Breathing (Wuji Breathing, Girdle Vessel Breathing)
Secret Knacks of Regulating the Breathing


Part IV. About Regulating the Emotional Mind




Importance of Regulating the Emotional Mind
Thesis of Monkey Xin and Horse Yi
Thesis of Mutual Dependence of Emotional Mind and Breathing
Thesis of Comprehending the Human Nature through Taijiquan


Part V. About Regulating the Qi




Theory of Using the Yi to lead the Qi
Secret of Small Circulation
Secret of Grand Circulation
Yin-Yang Taiji Ball Qigong


Part VI. About Regulating the Spirit




Returning the Essence to the Brain for Nourishing Through Marrow/Brain Washing
Thesis of the Unification of Spirit and Qi
Thesis of the Mutual Dependence of Spirit and Breathing
Thesis of Wuji Spirit
Thesis of the Spirit of No Spirit


Part VII. About Jin




Thesis of Jin
Theory of Internal Jin
Theory of External Jin
Theory of Hard Jin, Soft-Hard Jin, and Soft Jin
Theory of Long Jin and Short Jin
Secret of Jin
Theory of Storing Jin
Secret of Hen and Ha, Two Qi’s


Part VIII. About Pushing Hands




Practicing Methods of the Four Directions and Four Corners (Eight Doors, Eight Trigrams)
Practicing Methods of the Five Steppings (Five Elements)
Practicing Methods of Central Equilibrium
Method of Rooting
Method of Uprooting
Practicing Methods for Listening, Following, Attaching, and Adhering
The Practice of Yin-Yang Taiji Circle
Six Turning Secrets of Taijiquan


Part IX. About Sparring




Taijiquan’s Kicking, Striking, Wrestling, and Na
Taijiquan’s Attaching and Adhering
Taijiquan’s Kicking
Taijiquan’s Striking (Cavity Press)
Taijiquan’s Wrestling
Taijiquan’s Na
Taijiquan’s Long and Short Fighting Strategies
Strategy of Attacking Timing
Fighting Strategy of Sun Zi
Strategy of Hard and Soft
Strategy of Fast and Slow
Strategy of Advancing and Retreating
Theory of the Fight of No Fight


Part X. Conclusion




Theory of Reaching Enlightenment
Discussing the Song of Taijiquan’s Real Meaning


References


Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms


Acknowledgments


About the Author 


Index