{"product_id":"tai-chi-chuan-martial-power-advanced-yang-style-9781594397691","title":"Tai Chi Chuan Martial Power: Advanced Yang Style","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTai Chi Chuan Martial Power\u003c\/em\u003e is the next level in Tai Chi Chuan training. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is written especially for those who have learned the Tai Chi form, have begun Pushing Hands, and now want to develop and refine their Tai Chi skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTai Chi Chuan Martial Power\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on the martial essence of Tai Chi Chuan, an aspect many other books ignore. This book goes in-depth and explores the subject of Jing (internal martial power), general Tai Chi theory, and the application of Chi (Qi) in the Tai Chi form.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause Jing training is essential to martial art Tai Chi, this work is a valuable reference that no serious practitioner should be without.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive training plan for Jing (power) development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the difference between true Jing (internal power) and Li (muscular power).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to accumulate Chi and Jing in the Tai Chi postures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the essential role your mind plays in Tai Chi and Jing practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a special selection of Tai Chi poems (the place the ancient masters hid their theory), translated and explained with commentary by Dr. Yang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA must for advanced students.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForeword\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreface\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1. General Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1-2. General History of Taijiquan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1-3. History of Yang Style Taijiquan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1-4. What is Taijiquan?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1-5. What Does Taiji Training Include?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1-6. The Proper Approach and the Sequence of Learning Taiji\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1-7. The Real Meaning of Taijiquan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2. Qi and Taijiquan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2-1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2-2. Qi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2-3. Qi and Taijiquan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2-4. Posture and Taijiquan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2-5. How to Practice the Taijiquan Sequence\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3. Jing Martial Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3-1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3-2. General Definition of Jing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3-3. General Theory of Taiji Jing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3-4. Accumulating Jing in the Postures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3-5. The Key Points of Taiji Jing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3-6. The Different Jing and Their Applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3-7. Summary of Jing Training\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4. Conclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppendix A: Taiji Poetry and Songs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppendix B: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YMAA Publication Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359678005591,"sku":"9781594397691","price":27.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781594397691.jpg?v=1754125381","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/tai-chi-chuan-martial-power-advanced-yang-style-9781594397691","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}