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Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2nd ed
The Root of Taijiquan
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This book is ideal for martial arts practitioners, Taijiquan students, and scholars interested in the theoretical foundations and practical applications of Taijiquan. Its detailed and scholarly approach suits readers seeking an in-depth understanding of internal martial arts philosophy and technique.
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Profound - In Depth - Taijiquan Theory
In the last seven centuries, many songs and poems have been composed about Taijiquan. These have played a major role in preserving the knowledge and wisdom of the masters, although in many cases, the identity of the authors and the dates of origin have been lost.
As a lifelong pursuit, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has translated many of these documents and, according to him, believes many are incomplete for reasons relating to forgotten oral secrets, the original author's personal understanding being too narrowly focused, and many documents that have gone missing could help unify Taijiquan theory.
In response, his book Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is an attempt to join the various theories on Taijiquan in one complete text.
This book is structured with treaties, songs, and poems, followed by the original Chinese text and interpretations of the passages.
Contents include:
- Regulating the body, breath, mind, Qi & spirit
- Analysis of Jin, pushing hands and sparring
- Taijiquan's long range and short range fighting strategies
- The relationship of Jin and Qi
- The unification of the internal Qi and external physical manifestations of Qi
Based upon my personal background and understanding, I have tried my best to compile the Taijiquan Theory and practice concepts in this book. I have attempted to make this effort as complete as possible. - Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
This second edition includes:
- Updated pinyin that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words).
- Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781594399046
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 20 July 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: YMAA Publication Center
Edition: 2nd New edition
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 38.0mm
Width: 184.0mm
Height: 241.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 302
About the Author
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang’s writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides in McKinleyville, California.
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