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Book SynopsisDISCOVER THE MARTIAL ESSENCE OF TAI CHI CHUAN
Here's your chance to take the next step in your tai chi journey.
Martial applications found within tai chi chuan are a direct link to your tai chi as a form of self-defense. When you study the martial side of tai chi, you can become proficient in a variety of high-level skills, including sensing, neutralizing, yielding, striking, chin na, and even throwing.
- If you know a tai chi form, you are going to discover the essence of your movements by becoming aware of their martial applications.
- If you are practicing tai chi pushing hands, you will greatly improve your skills with this understanding of martial applications.
- If you are ready, you are going to love the amazing tai chi fighting set. This fully choreographed set (requires a partner) will combine all your tai chi skills into one 5-minute routine.
It's like having three books in one. Includes:
- Martial applications for the Yang-style long form
- Martial applications for Yang-style tai chi pushing hands
- The complete Yang-style tai chi fighting set
For any style of tai chi chuan, this book will be important for practitioners who wish to develop a deeper understanding and advanced skills.
- Learn how to analyze the forms and defense applications in your tai chi, gaining higher-level knowledge of your style.
- Discover the martial applications of Yang style. These insights will give you greater understanding of your own art.
- Find inspiration. Master Yang's writing will inspire you to investigate the martial applications of your tai chi style.
This edition includes an easy-to-follow layout. Each technique is presented in four to six large photographs with detailed instructions on how to perform the movements. Motion arrows are used on the photographs to help you execute the movements correctly.
Table of ContentsForeword
Preface
Chapter 1: General Introduction
1-2. Becoming a Proficient Taijiquan Martial Artist
1-3. How to Use This Book
Chapter 2: Analysis of Taijiquan Techniques
2-1. Introduction
2-2. General Principles of Taijiquan Techniques
2-3. Analysis of Taijiquan Techniques
Chapter 3: Taiji Pushing Hands
3-1. Introduction
3-2. Key Points in Pushing-Hands Training
3-3. Heng and Ha Sounds
3-4. Taiji Ball Training
3-5. Pushing-Hands Training
3-6. Martial Applications of Pushing Hands
Chapter 4: Analysis of the Taiji Fighting Set
4-1. Introduction
4-2. General Rules and Principles
4-3. Analysis of the Taiji Fighting Set
Chapter 5: Taijiquan Fighting Strategy
5-1. Introduction
5-2. About a Real Fight
5-3. How to Connect in Taijiquan Fighting
5-4. Attack Timing
5-5. Jing in a Fight
5-6. Taijiquan Poetry and Songs
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Appendix A: Yang-Style Taijiquan 37 Postures
Appendix B: Yang-Style Taijiquan Fighting Set
Appendix C: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
Index
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