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Tai Chi Sword Classical Yang Style: The Complete Form, Qigong, and Applications,
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- ISBN
- 9781594392856
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Tai Chi Sword Classical Yang Style : the Complete Form, Qigong, and Applications
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Features
- Revised
- Item Length
- 9.4in
- Publisher
- YMAA Publication Center
- Item Width
- 7.2in
- Item Weight
- 15.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 276 Pages
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WINNER - 2014 FOREWORD'S INDIE FAB AWARD Reach for the Highest Level of Tai Chi Practice You can achieve the highest level of tai chi practice by including tai chi sword in your training regimen. Here's your chance to take the next step in your tai chi journey. Once you have attained proficiency in the bare hand form and have gained listening and sensing skills from pushing hands, you are ready for tai chi sword. The elegant and effective techniques of traditional tai chi sword Tai chi sword will help you control your qi, refine your tai chi skills, and master yourself. You will strengthen and relax your body, calm and focus your mind, improve your balance, and develop proper tai chi breathing. This book provides a solid and practical approach to learning tai chi sword accurately and quickly. Includes over 500 photographs with motion arrows - Historical overview of tai chi sword- Fundamentals, including hand forms and footwork- Generating power with the sword- 12 tai chi sword breathing exercises- 30 key tai chi sword techniques with applications- 12 fundamental tai chi sword solo drills- Complete 54-movement Yang Tai Chi Sword sequence- 48 martial applications from the tai chi sword sequence- 10 tai chi sword 2-person matching drills No matter your age, tai chi sword is a wonderful way to improve your health and well-being. Tai Chi Chuan is one of the more popular health activities practiced today. According to the NCCAM div. of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, between 2.3-3 million people practice tai chi in the United States. Recommended by healthcare professionals, practiced for pleasure, fitness, or martial arts; by young and old alike, tai chi creates a vast community of people practicing for many different reasons. Many students expand their practice to include the Tai Chi Sword. It's fun, builds strength, and develops concentration and focus. Tai chi sword is integral to the long-term study of tai chi and qigong. This revised edition of our classic book on Tai Chi Sword includes a new modern, easy-to-follow layout; each movement is presented in 4-6 large photographs with lucid instructions on how to perform them; shows martial applications to help get the angles correct. Other sections offer a brief history of Tai Chi Sword, fundamental training routines, and qigong exercises to connect your Tai Chi Sword practice to your internal health.
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Publisher
YMAA Publication Center
ISBN-10
1594392854
ISBN-13
9781594392856
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201650672
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tai Chi Sword Classical Yang Style : the Complete Form, Qigong, and Applications
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Publication Year
2014
Number of Pages
276 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
7.2in
Item Weight
15.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
2
Reviews
* "One of the most sought-after instructors of Qigong." --The Omega Institute* "Kung Fu artist of the year" --Black Belt magazine* "Man of the year" --Inside Kung Fu magazine* "Author of the year"--11th World Congress on Qigong and the American Qigong Association
Table of Content
Editorial Notes Foreword Preface Chapter 1: General Introduction About the Sword 1-2. Historical Survey 1-3. Sword Structure 1-4. The Sword Way 1-5. About Taiji Sword 20 References Chapter 2: Fundamental Training 2-1. Introduction 2-2. Hand Grips and the Secret Sword 2-3. Fundamental Stances 2-4. Power Training 2-5. Key Words and Techniques 2-6. Fundamental Training References Chapter 3: Taiji Sword and Its Applications 3-1. Introduction 3-2. Yang Style Taiji Sword Sequence and Applications Reference Chapter 4: Taiji Sword Matching Practice 4-1. Introduction 4-2. Matching Practice Chapter 5: Conclusion Acknowledgments Appendix A: Names of Taiji Sword Techniques Appendix B: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms About the Author Index
Dewey Decimal
796.86
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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