Download or read book The Dao of Taijiquan written by Tsung Hwa Jou and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1989-12-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Dao of Taijiquan, the author, Jou, Tsung Hwa, himself bears witness to the ability of Tai-Chi to relieve the body of pent-up tension and rejuvenate the spirit in a thorough study of the techniques and classical texts of this ancient martial art. In order to create a serious textbook that explains the philosophy behind the movements of tai chi chuan, he read all available books in both English and Chinese before writing The Dao of Taijiquan. Now this book can be used as a college textbook for courses in tai chi (whether as a philosophy or in Sports Studies). Jou, Tsung Hwa is also the author of The Tao of Meditation: Way to Enlightenment, and The Tao of I Ching: Way to Divination, both from Tuttle Publishing.
Download or read book The Dao of Taijiquan written by Tsung Hwa Jou and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Dao of Taijiquan, the author, the late Tai Chi Grand Master Jou, Tsung Hwa, bears witness to the ability of this ancient martial and healing art to strengthen the body, sharpen the mind, and rejuvenate the spirit. After recovering perfect health through its practice and before writing this book, he read, studied, and analyzed all of the available publications on the subject in both Chinese and English and taught it to several hundred college students. He then set out to publish what has been called "The Bible of Tai Chi Chuan" and a "must read" for those interested in understanding this stress-relieving, health-enhancing practice. In it he explains the philosophy behind the movements of Tai Chi Chuan. Now this book can be used as a college textbook for courses in Tai Chi, or as an invaluable guide for its study and practice for those at any level who desire to experience and enhance the proven physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits of this transcendent art.The Centennial Edition of his world-renowned book contains a 72-page Addendum of articles contributed by five of his former senior students with whom he shared the powerful and effective esoteric practices set forth in The Addendum over the course of his decades of teaching, Jou, Tsung Hwa is also the author of The Tao of Meditation: Way to Enlightenment, and The Tao of I Ching: Way to Divination, both from Tai Chi Foundation.
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 Chen Style Taijiquan written by David Gaffney and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Taijiquan has become increasingly popular, many people have inquired into its origins and development. Answers can be found in the Chen Style, the original method from Chen Village, Henan Province in the People's Republic of China. This book guides the reader through the historical development of the system, its philosophical roots, and through the intricacies of the various training methods of this unique form of Chiinese boxing. Legendary exploits of the Chen family are included to inspire today's practitioners.
Download or read book T ai Chi According to the I Ching written by Stuart Alve Olson and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 2001-11-05 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a step-by-step photographic guide to each posture in the Before Heaven T'ai Chi form and illustrates the 64 postures of the After Heaven T'ai Chi form. Also includes discussion of the universal principals of the pratice of T'ai Chi and the philosophy of the I Ching.
Download or read book The Five Levels of Taijiquan written by Xiaowang Chen and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to master Taijiquan you must begin with the most fundamental steps, and systematically work up to the advanced levels, slowly building up your knowledge and technique as you go. This book explains the five levels of Taijiquan from complete beginner to highest level practitioner. Presenting a word for word translation, with commentary, of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang's original Chinese text, Master Jan Silberstorff provides detailed guidance through each of the five levels. Readers will learn how to assess their current Taiijiquan ability and identify exactly what is needed to reach the next level and ultimately the highest goal - the perfection of Taiji, or reaching a complete state of being. This is an accessible and motivational book for all Taijiquan students and practitioners, as well as anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the ancient art of Taijiquan.
Download or read book The Tao of Meditation written by Tsung Hwa Jou and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1989-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tao of Meditation will show you how to open your mind and spirit. Part One explains the philosophy of all forms of meditation. Part Two describes in detail the series of twelve breathing exercises, or Chi Kung, that can be used to lead and circulate the Chi energy part of the body. Part Three deals with the Lien Ching Hwa Chi or the transfer of sexual energy to psychic energy.
Download or read book Vital Breath of the Dao written by Zhongxian Wu and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vital Breath of the Dao is a fully illustrated guide to the historical background, practical application, underlying principles and techniques of Qigong, a way of physical and spiritual cultivation, and a way of life. Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong is a uniquely potent practice designed to bolster health and deepen spiritual connection to universal energy. Lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu uses story-telling and a wealth of practical examples to introduce this powerful 24-movement Qigong form, which combines the traditions of ancient shamanism, Confucianism, Daoism, classical Chinese medicine, and the martial arts. An excellent introduction for Qigong beginners, the book will also be of interest to experienced practitioners, students of classical Chinese Medicine and anyone interested in Classical Chinese culture and anthropology.
Download or read book Master Cheng s New Method of Taichi Ch uan Self Cultivation written by Cheng Man-ch'ing á and published by Frog Books. This book was released on 1999-06-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cheng Man-ch'ing, the famed master of t'ai chi, is regarded as an enormously influential figure in codifying the most widely practiced form of the ancient martial art. This volume, developed by the martial arts master and scholar, details the way that students arrive at a posture -- from beginning movements to the end pose. Master Cheng provides practitioners with a complete and concise guide to the Short Form, enabling them to make rapid progress.
Download or read book The Tao of I Ching written by Tsung Hwa Jou and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1989-12-15 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new and refreshing way to understand and utilize the I Ching.
Download or read book The Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan written by Freya Boedicker and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2011-07-26 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essence of Tai Chi Chuan lies in the rich philosophy of ancient China. While most Tai Chi practitioners are aware of the value that studying Chinese philosophy can bring to their practice, it is often difficult to pick out those texts that are most relevant to Tai Chi and connected to its development. The Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan presents, for the first time, a concise overview of the Chinese martial and spiritual philosophies that drive this ancient tradition.Authors Freya and Martin Boedicker, who teach Tai Chi throughout Europe and South Africa, present freshly translated excerpts from such popular and widely studied works as the Tao Te Ching, the I Ching, and The Art of War, as well as writings by philosophers and strategists such as Zhuangzi and Wuzi. Each chapter of this concise volume focuses on a single work or philosopher, and includes a short history of each one as well as a description of their relevance to Tai Chi. An extensive glossary of important Chinese terms rounds out the book. The Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan offers readers a direct connection with the concepts that form the foundation of Tai Chi, inspiring a deeper understanding of the art and its applications.
Download or read book Yang Short Form written by Leo Low Ming and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-06 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yang Short Form: A beginners guide to taiji chuan is a comprehensive training guide for all students of Taiji. It details each of the forty four postures that make up the complete Yang Style Short Form, in a way that the student can experience the smallest nuance of each movement, from the opening sequence to the closing posture.
Download or read book Tai Chi Fa Jin written by Mantak Chia and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-08 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the seemingly effortless yet explosively powerful martial art techniques of Fa Jin • Explains how to collect energy within and discharge it for self-defense as well as healing • Explores how to counter the natural instinct to resist force with force and develop yielding softness through the 13 Original Movements of Tai Chi • Illustrates routines for the partner practice of “Push Hands” (Tui Shou) Fa Jin, an advanced yang style of Tai Chi, complements the physical, mental, and spiritual conditioning available through solo Tai Chi practice and the internal martial arts of Taoism. Fa Jin enables adepts to harness the energy of yin, yang, and the earth in the lower tan tien and discharge it as an extremely close-range yet explosively powerful blow in self-defense and partner practice as well as in healing techniques. Integrating the teachings of many Taoist masters, including Chang San-Feng, the creator of Tai Chi; Wang Tsung-Yueh, the legendary 19th-century master; Bruce Lee, the actor and martial artist who made the “one-inch punch” technique famous; and the Magus of Java, a living master able to discharge energy in the form of electric shocks, this book explores the history, philosophy, internal exercises, and physical practices of Fa Jin. Drawing on Iron Shirt Chi Kung and Tan Tien Chi Kung techniques, Master Mantak Chia and Andrew Jan reveal the secrets to collecting yin and yang in the lower tan tien and discharging the energy in a seemingly effortless yet explosive blow. Illustrating several routines of the Tai Chi partner practice of “Push Hands” (Tui Shou), they explain how to apply Fa Jin techniques by “listening” to your opponent’s intentions and countering the natural instinct to resist force with force through yielding softness and redirection. The authors also detail how to prepare for this advanced practice through stretching, meditation, breathing, relaxation, and energetic exercises.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu written by Stuart Alve Olson and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed by Wang Lang over 300 years ago, Praying Mantis Kung Fu is the only martial art based on the fighting skills of an insect. This fascinating system utilizes swift, methodical movements for defense and offense, and is well respected as an art that helps practitioners develop great strength and perseverance. The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu provides an in-depth look at the history and practice of this remarkable martial art. Author Stuart Alve Olson, a student of T. T. Liang, draws on the lineages of Masters Feng Huan-I and Wang Han-Fon, but includes detailed description of all major schools, styles, and lineages. The first half of the book focuses on tactics and theory; the second half contains step-by-step descriptions of the fundamental Praying Mantis stances, exercises, footwork, and kicks, clearly illustrated by more than 200 photographs. What sets this book apart from other works on Praying Mantis is its philosophical depth; author Olson gives a clear account of the development of the art and the Taoist principles from which it arose. This book provides the basis for not only mastering the martial art of Praying Mantis Kung Fu but also mastering oneself—the true goal of all martial arts.
Download or read book Tai Chi the True History Principles written by Lars Bo Christensen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original Tai Chi Classics and their true origin, the history, the philosophy, the principles and the techniques of Tai Chi - all in one book.
Download or read book The Tao of Meditation written by Tsung Hwa Jou and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Taijiquan written by Rick Barrett and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2006-01-26 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written specifically for the Western practitioner, Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate blends modern science and philosophy with the traditional wisdoms—drawn from classic t'ai chi literature—that underlie Chinese martial arts. Author Rick Barrett authoritatively describes a wide range of movements, practices, and positions in the context of such topics as being in the zone, effortless power and force versus power, the whole-body energetic connection, instant meditation, and energetic coherence. Step-by-step exercises help make this sometimes daunting discipline simple and accessible.
