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Book SynopsisSeize and Control Skills for Tai Chi Chuan Hundreds of chin na grappling techniques are hidden within tai chi movements. You can achieve these seize and control skills by including Tai Chi Chin Na in your training regimen. Here's your chance to take the next step in your tai chi journey Once you have attained proficiency in the bare hand form and have begun pushing hands, you are ready for tai chi chin na. The effective martial skills of traditional tai chi chuanTai chi chin na will help you include martial art skills in your tai chi training. Chin na, along with punching, kicking, and wrestling, is one of the four categories that are required in a traditional martial arts. This book provides a solid and practical approach to learning tai chi chin na accurately and quickly. You will learn specific techniques that flow from each movement, the proper hand forms to use when striking or pressing cavities, and the locations for targeting cavities on the body. Includes 858 photographs with motion arrows! *General concepts of chin na*Basic chin na theory and training*51 chin na techniques for peng, lu, ji, and an*41 chin na techniques for cai, lei, zhou, and kao*103 chin na applications for the 37 primary tai chi postures*17 chin na techniques for tai chi pushing hands No matter your age or martial prowess, tai chi chin na is a necessary and enjoyable way to explore the depths of tai chi-a formidable martial art.
Trade ReviewKung Fu artist of the year. Black belt Magazine Man of the year Inside Kung Fu Magazine Author of the year" -11th World Congress on Qigong and the American Qigong Association American Political Science Review In this revised edition of Tai Chi Chin Na: The Seizing Art of Tai Chi Chuan, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming discusses the martial arts origin of tai chi. His informative explanation and instruction of the fighting application known as chin na reveals its serious intent. Yang's deep knowledge of tai chi and this advanced martial application comes through clearly in his thoughtful writing style. Following explanation of each tai chi technique, he theorizes about how it applies to chin na as a combat tactic. For example, he explains why the subtle spiral motions integral to the tai chi form adapt similarly in chin na: "When you use circular motions, you are able to set up a qin na [chin na] lock before your opponent feels it. A good qin na technique is soft, smooth, and round." Tai Chi Chin Na: The Seizing Art of Tai Chi Chuan represents a valuable contribution to the ongoing development of tai chi as both a health-giving exercise and a martial art. The table of contents lists by subheadings the topics covered within each chapter, a structure that allows readers to select information according to interest and ability. The precisely written text covers advanced tai chi concepts that both inspire and instruct. Words for tai chi postures, techniques, and applications appear in English, followed by transliterations into Chinese pinyin and characters. Footnote references are given at the end of each chapter in either English or Chinese. Tai chi students at all levels will enjoy this book, which also serves as a reliable reference for those interested in learning about a martial application. -- Margaret Cullison, This guide offers excellent instruction for those who wish to know more about this internal martial art. Foreword Reviews
Table of ContentsForeword by Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching
Foreword by Grandmaster Jou, Tsung-Hwa
Foreword by Master Liang, Shou-Yu
Preface by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Chapter 1. General Concepts
1-1. Introduction
1-2. Qin Na Categories and Theory
1-3. Different Levels of Qin Na Techniques
1-4. Qin Na and Health
1-5. Differences between Shaolin Qin Na and Taiji Qin Na
1-6. About This Book
Chapter 2. Basic Taiji Theory
2-1. Introduction 27
2-2. The Three Different Fighting Ranges and Circles
2-3. The Thirteen Postures
2-4. Yi, Qi, and Action
Chapter 3. Qin Na in Peng, Lu, Ji, and An
3-1. Introduction
3-2. Qin Na in Peng
3-3. Qin Na in Lu
3-4. Qin Na in Ji
3-5. Qin Na in An
Chapter 4. Qin Na in Cai, Lie, Zhou, and Kao
4-1. Introduction
4-2. Qin Na in Cai
4-3. Qin Na in Lie
4-4. Qin Na in Zhou
4-5. Qin Na in Kao
Chapter 5: Qin Na Applications in Taijiquan Postures
5-1. Introduction
5-2. Hand Forms for Cavity Press
5-3. Qin Na and Cavity Press in Taiji Postures
Chapter 6. Qin Na in Taiji Pushing Hands
6-1. Introduction
6-2. Qin Na in Taiji Pushing Hands
Chapter 7. Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Appendix A: Names of Qin Na Techniques
Appendix B: Translation of Thirty-Seven Postures
Appendix C: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
Index
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