Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary

Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary

by Jwing-Ming Yang Ph.D.
Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary

Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary

by Jwing-Ming Yang Ph.D.

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Overview

Secrets of the Tai Chi Masters Revealed!

Since ancient times Tai Chi Chuan has been practiced as a holistic mind/body fitness system, bringing immense benefits for practitioners in health, longevity, relaxation, and concentration. But Tai Chi Chuan was also practiced as an effective and deadly martial art.

Because of this, the ancient masters rarely disclosed their secrets, guarding them as closely as they would military secrets. They preserved their profound insights in obscure\ songs, poems, and classics, revealing only to those they considered trustworthy and ready for such secrets. That is, until this century.

Now, you can reap the benefits of centuries of wisdom and practical experience to deepen and refine your Tai Chi Chuan. Discover ways to reach the essence of your Form and take your Push Hands to higher levels.

Dr. Yang has translated these classics from the original Chinese, and has written commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds. Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles is an invaluable resource for students who seek true understanding of their art, and the Wu and Li Styles, focusing heavily on internal development, are perfect for advanced practitioners.

  • Can be used with any style of Tai Chi Chuan.
  • Sound, practical advice for any martial art.
  • Includes commentaries, translation, and original chinese.
  • Key points for incorporating the teachings into your practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781886969988
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Publication date: 07/01/2001
Series: Tai Chi Secrets
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 1,102,226
Product dimensions: 7.25(w) x 9.38(h) x (d)

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.

Table of Contents

Forewordv
About the Authorxi
Prefacexvii
Acknowledgmentsxxi
About Wu and Li Familiesxix
Thirteen Postures: Training Comprehension of the Thirteen Postures1
Secret of the Four Words: Suffuse, Cover, Match, and Swallow13
Song of Pulling the Bow to Store the Jin17
Body Maneuver21
Thesis of Interpreting the Origin23
Thesis of the Fist31
Song of Striking Hands35
A Postscript39
Thesis of Taijiquan43
The Secret of Withdraw and Release49
Five Key Words53
Important Training Keys of Stepping and Striking61
Song of Taijiquan Applications69
Song of Thirteen Postures75
Secret of Eight Words81
Song of Transporting and Applying Spirit and Qi91
Song of Random Circle97
The Acclamation of Taiji Sparring101
References105
AppendixTranslation and Glossary of Chinese Terms107
Index117
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