Download or read book Taiji Sword and Other Writings written by Chen Wei-Ming and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2000-06-26 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A longtime student of the taiji grand master Yang Cheng-Fu, Chen Wei-Ming became famous himself as a scholar, martial artist, and proponent of the Yang style of t'ai chi. In the 1920s, he wrote a number of influential books on taiji, among them Taiji Sword (1927), which detailed a rare method of fencing. Translated here for the first time, this book serves as both a historical document and a training manual for an increasingly popular sport.
Download or read book Taiji Sword and Other Writings written by Chen Wei-Ming and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2000-06-26 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A longtime student of the taiji grand master Yang Cheng-Fu, Chen Wei-Ming became famous himself as a scholar, martial artist, and proponent of the Yang style of t'ai chi. In the 1920s, he wrote a number of influential books on taiji, among them Taiji Sword (1927), which detailed a rare method of fencing. Translated here for the first time, this book serves as both a historical document and a training manual for an increasingly popular sport.
Download or read book Tai Chi Sword written by Guangqi Li and published by . This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 32 simplified forms explained in this book are the first lessons for Tai Chi Sword and can be practiced by anyone over 13 years old. Ancient in its origin and deep in spiritual roots, "Tai Chi Sword" is moving meditation for many who practice it.
Download or read book Chen Wei Ming s Taiji Sword Volume II Annotations written by Bradford Tyrey and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book contains: Over 170 old photos and drawings, and 176 pages on the old Yang family Taiji (Tai-Chi) Sword practices of Master Chen Wei-Ming (1881-1958) as taught to his disciples. This book is a collection of these rare teachings as collected by Bradford Tyrey while studying in Shanghai under Master Fu Zhong-Wen (1903-1994), classmate and student under Master Chen. Our translated book Taiji (Tai-Chi) Sword ~ Volume (I), authored by Master Chen Wei-Ming, provides a traditional overview, yet authoritative approach to practicing each posture of the sword form that Grandmaster Yang Cheng-Fu (1883-1936) and other Yang family elders had taught to Master Chen, as well as to Master Fu. Volume (I) is necessary to read in order to more fully understand Taiji (Tai-Chi) Sword ~ Volume (II) which details: the Original 13 Sword Teachings, writings on the Eight Immortals, Master Chen Wei-Ming's original explanation of how to perform each posture, annotations on the practice and meaning of each posture, clarification of meanings by Master Fu Zhong-Wen, hidden skills taught within postures, philosophical meanings of postures, and more. It is important to note that Master Chen is recognized as Grandmaster Sun Lu-T'ang's first official disciple. Though this sword book covers Yang family Taiji (Tai-Chi) sword, Master Chen still details some of the teachings that he learned from Grandmaster Sun. This is an absolutely essential book in providing deep insight into the old traditional practices of Chinese sword. Rare photos, drawings, and explanations make this book a true treasure to collect.
Download or read book T ij Ji n 32 Posture Sword Form written by James Drewe and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2009-02-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sword Form is an important aspect of the popular Chinese martial art, Tàijíquan. The 32-Posture Sword Form, from the point of view of the physical movements only, is not complex, but there is a significant amount of other information, relating to the applications, that is open to interpretation. Written by an experienced teacher of Tàijíquan, this book provides a detailed description of the Jian (the sword), its parts and how it should be held. Using photographs and illustrations, the author gives step-by-step instructions for the main 13 applications including sword strokes, stances and footwork techniques. This book contains a wealth of information on Sword Form technique and is an ideal resource for students of martial arts, experienced practitioners or anyone interested in learning about Tàijíquan.
Download or read book Taiji Sword written by and published by . This book was released on 2005-07-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tai Chi Sword (Taiji Sword) has long been considered the highest achievement in Tai Chi Chuan training. Mainly used as a defensive weapon, Tai Chi Sword requires a strategy of 'calmness in action.' To achieve this calmness, the student must develop patience, peace of mind, and bravery.
Download or read book Chen Wei Ming s Compendium on Taiji Sword Volume 1 Translation of Text written by Bradford Tyrey and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This must-have book, with over 100 packed pages, is a detailed account of Chen Wei-Ming's instructional 1928 book on Yang style Taiji (Tai-Chi) Sword. More than just a translation of the original text, 'Taiji Sword: Volume I,' is annotated with explanatory training notes from Master Chen's classmates, who like Chen Wei-Ming (1881-1958) studied under Grandmaster Yang Cheng-Fu (1883-1936). Volume I contains: 83 old photos of Chen Wei-Ming demonstrating Taiji sword postures, corresponding empty hand postures, translation of an old version of Chen's instructional text, old Chinese mythological drawings related to specific sword postures, clarifications from Master Fu Zong-Wen (1903-94) on Chen's teachings, the Original 13 Sword Teachings, and many historical photos associated with Chen Wei-Ming never published before. Our next book in this series is 'Taiji Sword: Volume II ~ Annotations,' which contains over 200 pages of detailed sword posture annotations, a large collection of old photos and illustrations, sword methods as they relate to qi, explanations of each sword name, clarifications of practice and application, and so much more.About the translator & compiler: Bradford Tyrey, lived in China, the Republic of China and Japan from 1984-97, having had studied with many of China's National Treasures in the martial arts. He began his studies with Madam Sun Jian-Yun (Sun Lu-Tang's daughter) in Beijing in 1984, becoming her earliest foreign disciple. Madam Sun's good friend, Master Fu Zhong-Wen (Yang Cheng-Fu's grandnephew), at her request, accepted Bradford as a student in 1985 so that he could research and learn the traditional taijiquan teachings of the Yang family as passed down in Shanghai by Chen Wei-Ming, who had been a disciple of both Sun Lu-Tang and Yang Cheng-Fu. Bradford has published 14 books on old practices in taiji, bagua, xingyi, qigong and photographs of China and Japan depicting life and culture in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Download or read book Tai Chi Thirteen Sword written by Stuart A. Olson and published by . This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the most comprehensive book in the English language dealing exclusively with tai chi chuan's exotic "thirteen sword" form. In this book, the author brings the reader through the history, fundamentals, movements, and applications of this rare form, and presents priceless illustrations of famous tai chi masters demonstrating tai chi sword techniques.
Download or read book Tai Chi Sword Classical Yang Style written by Jwing-Ming Yang and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Barehand Form, beyond the Qigong, lies the elegant and effective Sword of Taijiquan! Learn to extend your Qi, enhance your art and refine your self. This comprehensive guide contains not only the complete Taiji Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong Set, but also seldom taught sword fighting applications and matching exercises. More than just a "how-to", this book also contains theory, history and a complete guide to fundamentals--all essential to building a deep, understanding of this art, long considered to be the highest achievement in Taijiquan, as well as the most popular of the Taiji weapons. Strengthen and relax your body. Calm and focus your mind. Improve your balance. Develop proper Taiji breathing. Learn the complete Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong. Over 400 photos with detailed instruction.
Download or read book The Taijiquan Classics written by Barbara Davis and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2004-02-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along with Chinese art, medicine, and philosophy, taijiquan has left the confines of its original culture, and offers health, relaxation, and a method of self-defense to people around the globe. Using the early texts now known as The Taijiquan Classics which have served as a touchstone for t’ai chi practitioners for 150 years, this book explores the fundamental ideas and what they mean to practitioners, students, and scholars. It also incorporates newly discovered sources that address the history of taijiquan and newly translated commentaries by Chen Weiming.
Download or read book The Major Methods of Wudang Sword written by Huang Yuan Xiou and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in Chinese in 1930, The Major Methods of Wudang Sword has become a contemporary classic in the field of traditional Chinese martial arts. Written by Huang Yuan Xiou, the disciple of Li Jing-Lin—China’s most celebrated sword practitioner—this edition now introduces English readers to the fascinating world of traditional Chinese swordplay. Immensely popular in China, Wudang sword contains within its techniques the essence of the internal martial arts of Taiji Quan, Xingyi Quan, and Bagua Zhang. Unlike other books of its time, The Major Methods of Wudang Sword explores the practical application of its techniques rather than simply introducing a solo form. This helps readers and students of any style and background discover new insights and gain new approaches to personal practice. The book also emphasizes the internal aspects of swordfighting, including mental and meditative techniques. Translated by Dr. Lu Mei-hui and with expert commentary by Master Chang Wu Na—two contemporary disciples of Wudang sword— and featuring dozens of black and white photos from the original Chinese edition, The Major Methods of Wudang Sword unlocks the secrets of Wudang swordplay for both novice and advanced practitioners.
Download or read book Classical T ai Chi Sword written by Petra Kobayashi and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of T'ai Chi swordsmanship with this illustrated martial arts book. In T'ai Chi Ch'uan, exercising with a sword has developed into an important art. In accordance with the principles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, the sword practice is an exercise for good health and meditation in motion as well as a method of self-defense. It promotes the development and the application of the inner energy ch'i. The study of the T'ai Chi sword is regarded as its own path which does not necessarily require the knowledge of the other forms of T'ai Chi. It offers a valuable source of concepts and new ideas for students of other martial arts, too, regardless of their backgrounds or current practice. Classical T'ai Chi Sword presents a clearly illustrated introduction into the sword practice complete with photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. This Tai Chi book is the first basic work on this subject covering all its important aspects. Classical T'ai Chi Sword features: A Brief History of the Chinese Sword Aspects of T'ai Chi Sword The History of Tai Chi Sword The Taoist Background Important Principles of Tai Chi Chuan Practicing Sword as an Exercise for Good Health Meditation; Posture; How to Move Energy—Ch'i Development; The Movement of Energy by Practicing the Sword Form Holding the Sword The Techniques in the Sword Form Sequence Remarks about Sword Fighting Individual and Partner Exercises with the Sword Steps to Learning—Difficulties Faced by Beginners in Practicing the Sword Comparison of Sword Forms List of the Positions in the Sword Form The Presentation of the Sword Form And more!
Download or read book T ai chi Swordplay and Eight diagram Palm written by Xing Yanling and published by Japan Publications. This book was released on 1992 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates both Chinese-style swordplay and unarmed movements often used as exercise.
Download or read book Tai Chi Sword written by Kenneth Van Sickle and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Taiji Dao written by Zhang Yun and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dao, a single-edged sword with a curved blade, is one of the most popular weapons in traditional Chinese martial arts. The art of Taiji Dao is a set of skills for using the dao, derived from the popular martial art Taijiquan. One of the most important aspects of Taijiquan practice is weapons training, eagerly pursued by students who have become adept in the basic skills of the art. The Complete Taiji Dao introduces the principles and practice of Taiji Dao and provides illustrated discussions of the history of Chinese swords. The book covers the history and features of the dao; the Taiji principles from which Taiji Dao practice derives; the basic skills and techniques of the art; detailed descriptions and photographs of the traditional Taiji Dao form; and Taiji Dao fighting principles and training methods. Broad in scope and detailed in its presentation of the principles and practice of Taiji Dao, The Complete Taiji Dao represents a significant contribution to the field of traditional Chinese weapons practice.
Download or read book Taiji Notebook for Martial Artists written by Scott M. Rodell and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Taiji Notebook for Martial Artists, Essays by a Yang Family Taijiquan Practitioner" by Scott M. Rodell is a highly readable and informative account of the author's realizations and understandings, internal and martial, acquired over decades of committed study. Rodell eloquently addresses and explains many of the subtle sticking points that he has experienced in practice and that other practitioners frequently encounter in their training. The gems found in this book will prove to be an invaluable resource for any t'ai chi chuan practitioner who wishes to deepen their understanding and experience of the art.
Download or read book Tai Chi Sword written by Juan Antonio de Blas and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-21 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The straight double-edged sword has fascinated China for years. Considered to be the queen of all traditional weapons, it occupies a place of honour in the heritage of Martial Arts. Moreover, the spirit of the sword has a profound symbolic value in Chinese culture, thanks to which it transcends its practical use as a combat tool, sinking its blade into folklore, the arts and philosophy. The complexity of its handling and the precision required by each of the techniques that give it essence, make the straight sword an instrument of martial refinement without parallel. This book presents a detailed description of the 32-Step Straight Sword Form: one of the most widely used and practised sequences of Tai Chi Chuan in the world. This sword Form is a simplified version of the traditional Yang style one that allows beginners and intermediate level practitioners to be introduced to the study of this emblematic weapon.
