Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming
A must for advanced students, Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power is the next level in Tai Chi Chuan training. This book is written especially for those who have learned the form, begun Pushing Hands, and now want to develop and refine their Tai Chi skills. Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power focuses on the martial essence of Tai Chi Chuan, and explores in depth the subject of Jing (internal martial power), general Tai Chi theory, and the application of Chi in the Tai Chi form. Because Jing training is essential to martial Tai Chi, this work is a valuable reference that no serious practitioner should be without.
288pp, 10x7, illus. Paperback
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Douglas Wile (Compiled & translated by)
Three generations of Yang family masters lifted the art of T'ai Chi from a closed courtyard in Honan Province to the status of a national treasure and made of it, like India's yoga, a gift to the world. This book draws together the written and photographic record of their teachings, a legacy spanning more than 50 years of unpublished material.
160pp ... Paperback
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Chris Jarmey
Taiji Qigong is an easy to learn system of energy enhancing exercises which co-ordinates movement with breathing and inner concentration. This work is an instruction manual for the practice of the 18 Stances of Taiji Qigong, which is widely practised in the Far East and the Western world. It is broken into three parts. Part One covers the theory and practice of Qi and Qigong. Part Two covers the general principles of Qigong practice, and Part Three covers the 18 movements of Taiji Qigong in detail.
192pp, 10x7.5, illus. ... Paperback
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B K Frantzis
This essential book teaches: the specific similarities and differences between the internal (ba gua, tai chi and hsing-I) and external martial arts; the nature and use of speed in martial arts; how the internal arts can help reduce stress, heal disease and balance the emotions; how the all-important internal chi power is created, grown and used in the body; and what practices you can do to realistically develop your own chi energy. “B K Frantzis has a depth and breadth of knowledge of the ‘nei jia’ (internal arts) that few Westerners possess. This volume contains information of great value for the scholar, the fighter, the meditator, the student of energy, and martial artists of all styles” - Don Ethan Miller, USA Tai Chi Push Hands champion. “B K Frantzis is one of the few Westerners to comprehend the Taoist internal martial art system. For those seeking to understand energy principles in their own art, Frantzis has now opened The Way” - Robert Nadeau, Aikido Sixth Degree Black Belt.
368pp, 9x7.25 ... Paperback
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Taiji Qigong is an easy-to-learn system of energy-enhancing exercises which co-ordinates movement with breathing and inner concentration. If practiced regularly, it will give you more energy, improve health and help prevent illness. Taiji Qigong is widely practiced throughout the Far East and increasingly throughout the Western world. Research indicates that Qigong relaxes the muscles and nervous system (so improving the function of other body systems) and benefits posture, balance and flexibility of joints. This book acts as an in-depth instruction manual for the practice of the 18 Stances of Taiji Qigong. The book is written with all levels and depths of practice in mind, and is constructed so that you can take from it the necessary information and techniques to suite your own individual goals. The book is broken into three parts and covers the theory of Qi and Qigong; the general principles of Qigong practice; and the 18 movements of Taiji Qigong in detail.
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Wolfe Lowenthal
A personal portrait of Professor Cheng Man-ch'ing by one of his students, There Are No Secrets is part insight into the influential Tai Chi Professor, part sagely advice on how to practice Tai Chi, and part one man's personal search for meaning, Each chapter is self-contained and brief enough to drive the point without pontificating. Lowenthal's relaxed style is invigorating and helps the overall flow of the book making it a joy to read. It has become one of the most popular books for those seeking a deeper understanding of Tai Chi.
160pp, 8.5x5.5 ... ISBN 1556431120 ... Paperback
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Yang Jwing-Ming
In this book renowned tai chi master Yang Jwing Ming explains much of the history, principles, and theory of Yang style tai chi chuan. In addition to this he gives detailed descriptions and photos of fundamental movements for both the hand form and the sword form.
208pp, 10x7, illus. ... Paperback
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