Title:
Tai chi chuan : classical Yang style : the complete long form and qigong / Yang, Jwing-Ming.
Author:
Yang, Jwing-Ming, 1946-
Publication Information:
Wolfeboro, N.H. : YMAA Publication Center, ©2010.
Call Number:
GV504 .Y373 2010
Abstract:
This book offers beginners a comprehensive introduction to tai chi, a step-by-step guide to learning the complete form and the fundamentals necessary for correct practice.
Edition:
2nd ed.
ISBN:
9781594392009
Physical Description:
xv, 377 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Contents:
A brief history of Chinese martial arts -- Nartial power: Jin -- The Dao of Chinese martial arts -- General history of Taijiquan -- Qi, Qigong and Man -- Postures and sequences -- Yin, Yang -- Names of the traditional Yang style Tajiquan movements -- Translation and glossary of Chinese terms.
General introduction -- Qi, qigong, and taijiquan -- Taijiquan thirteen postures (eight doors and five steppings) -- Traditional Yang style taijiquan -- Conclusion.
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