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The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Practice »
Authors: Wong Kiew Kit
ISBN-13: 9780804834407, ISBN-10: 0804834407
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date Published: November 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Wong Kiew Kit
Wong Kiew Kit has practiced and taught Shaolin kung fu, chi kung, and meditation for more than 30 years and has over 2,000 students. He is the fourth generation successor of Monk Jiang Nan of the Shaolin Monastery and Grandmaster of Shaolin Wahnam Kung Fu and Chi Kung Institute. He is the author of many books on Eastern wisdom.
Book Synopsis
The ancient martial art of Tai Chi Chuan is one of the most effective stressbusters available. In China it is also used extensively for the prevention and treatment of illnesses, and its beneficial effects for health and fitness are now widely recognized in the West. The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the practical application and potential benefits of Tai Chi Chuan. Packed with step-by-step illustrations for practise at home, it covers everything you would want to know about this ancient art. It is both an ideal introductory guide, and an invaluable reminder for those who have already taken classes.
Table of Contents
| List of Illustrations | ||
| Preface | ||
| 1 | Tai Chi Chuan as a Martial Art: The Aims and Benefits of Practising Tai Chi Chuan | 1 |
| 2 | The Concept of Yin-Yang in Tai Chi Chuan: What You May Have Missed in Your Tai Chi Class | 9 |
| 3 | The Historical Development of the Various Styles: Health, Combat and Spiritual Joy in Tai Chi Chuan | 18 |
| 4 | Advice from the Great Masters: Achieving Better Results in a Shorter Time | 30 |
| 5 | Fundamental Hand Movements and Footwork: Acquiring Balance and Gracefulness in Tai Chi Movements | 40 |
| 6 | The Importance of Chi Kung in Tai Chi Chuan: The Development of Internal Force | 64 |
| 7 | The Poetry of Energy and Mind: Tai Chi Chuan with Breath Control and Visualization | 70 |
| 8 | Techniques and Skills of Pushing Hands: How to Sense Your Opponent's Weakness | 100 |
| 9 | Specific Techniques for Combat Situations : Tai Chi Chuan Patterns for Self-defence | 116 |
| 10 | Combat Sequences and Tactics: Techniques, Tactics and Skills for Fighting | 127 |
| 11 | More Combat Sequences and Tactics: Some Amazing Ways to Overcome an Opponent | 140 |
| 12 | Enriching Daily Life with Tai Chi Chuan: How Tai Chi Chuan Enhances Health, Work and Play | 153 |
| 13 | Wudang Tai Chi Chuan: Attaining Cosmic Reality Through Tai Chi Chuan | 164 |
| 14 | Chen-Style Tai Chi Chuan: Tai Chi Chuan of the Hard and Fast | 184 |
| 15 | Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan: Gentle, Graceful Movements for Health | 204 |
| 16 | The Wu Style of Wu Yu Xiang: Small Movement and Body Technique for Combat | 228 |
| 17 | The Tai Chi Chuan of Wu Chuan You: How to Avoid Being Hurt in Combat | 248 |
| 18 | Sun-Style Tai Chi Chuan: High Patterns and Agile Movements | 262 |
| 19 | Tai Chi Chuan Weapons: Transmitting Energy to Extended Hands | 278 |
| 20 | The Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan: The Evergreen Classic of Wang Zong Yue | 286 |
| 21 | Taoism and Spiritual Development in Tai Chi Chuan: Attaining Immortality and Returning to the Void | 294 |
| Notes | 303 | |
| Further Reading | 305 | |
| Useful Addresses | 308 | |
| Index | 310 |
Subjects
Health Books, Diet & Fitness Books
Exercise & Fitness Exercise - General
Sports & Adventure Martial Arts Tai chi
Exercise & Fitness Exercise - GeneralSports & Adventure
Martial Arts Tai chi