Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1. General Introduction

Introduction

1-2. General History of Taijiquan

1-3. History of Yang Style Taijiquan

1-4. What is Taijiquan?

1-5. What Does Taiji Training Include?

1-6. The Proper Approach and the Sequence of Learning Taiji

1-7. The Real Meaning of Taijiquan

Chapter 2. Qi and Taijiquan

2-1. Introduction

2-2. Qi

2-3. Qi and Taijiquan

2-4. Posture and Taijiquan

2-5. How to Practice the Taijiquan Sequence

Chapter 3. Jing Martial Power

3-1. Introduction

3-2. General Definition of Jing

3-3. General Theory of Taiji Jing

3-4. Accumulating Jing in the Postures

3-5. The Key Points of Taiji Jing

3-6. The Different Jing and Their Applications

3-7. Summary of Jing Training

Chapter 4. Conclusion

Acknowledgements

Appendix A: Taiji Poetry and Songs

Appendix B: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Index

About the Author

About the Author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, PhD, is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of Tai chi chuan. He has been involved in Chinese martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. His writing and teaching include the subjects of kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, meditation, chin na, and he is a leading authority on qigong. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming resides at his California Retreat Center near Eureka California.

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Kung Fu artist of the year. Black belt Magazine Man of the year. Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine Author of the year. 11th World Congress on Qigong and the American Qigong Assoc.