[PDF] The Yang Taiji 24 Step Short Form eBook

Author : James Drewe
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 18,31 MB
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0857010239

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Yang 24-Step Tàijíquan is one of the most widely-practiced Tàijíquan forms in the world today, and the form that most people first learn. Gentle enough to be suitable for the elderly, yet challenging enough to stretch even the most experienced practitioner, it is also one of the most accessible and rewarding. In his new book, James Drewe provides a comprehensive and detailed explication of the postures and movements of the form. For each, he describes exactly how the weight flows, how to use the hands, how to move the limbs, and how to relax into the movement, clearly explaining each step with the aid of foot patterns and photographs. Sections on the internal aspects of Tàijíquan, descriptions of the subtle variations that may be made when performing certain movements, and even instructions on how to fit the movements to music are also included. This comprehensive guide to Yang 24-Step Tàijíquan is an invaluable resource for taiji practitioners at all levels, including beginners, as well as taiji instructors, and students of other martial arts.

Author : Paul Lam
Publisher : Tai Chi Productions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,48 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Health and safety dvds
ISBN : 9780975061947

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Master teacher Paul Lam distills twenty-four popular forms into six to offer a tai chi workout for all students, including three qi gong exercises.

Author : Paul Lam
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 46,44 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780975061961

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Characterised by powerful Qigong exercises, agile steps and flowing movements.

Author : Robert Parry
Publisher : Piatkus Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,73 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Qi gong
ISBN : 9780749917135

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Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation for the body, mind and spirit. This manual introduces the short yang form in a structured learning programme. It is divided into eight lessons with warm-up exercises which develop the movements required to perform the eight-minute dance.

Author : Gordon Muir
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 27,76 MB
Release : 2008-05-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781583942215

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Gordon Muir began his martial arts studies at the age of twelve, followed by years of serious study of a wide variety of disciplines including judo, kyokushinkai, karate, kempo, several kung fu styles, and kickboxing. Eventually he discovered the internal martial arts, which led to t’ai chi and Master T. T. Liang, renowned teacher of Yang style. The culmination of the author’s longtime study of this style is this enlightening look at the Yang style of t’ai chi. Focusing on the revered traditional form rather than the more recently created short form, the book describes in depth the type of movement t’ai chi strives for that distinguishes it from other martial arts. Clear and concise instructions help students understand how to move in order to create internal strength. Numerous photographs and detailed descriptions showcase and simplify the movements, which include the traditional Yang stances, hand and arm positions, and moving and powering. Written in a simple, engaging style, the book is designed to help new students get started in this rewarding tradition and more advanced practitioners deepen their knowledge of it.

Author : Yang Chengfu
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 42,98 MB
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 158394639X

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Martial arts master Yang Chengfu’s seminal work on the techniques and applications of Yang-style taijiquan—now available to Western practitioners for the first time The publication in 1934 of Yang Chengfu's book, The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu) marked a milestone in the modern evolution of the art of taijiquan. Using what is best-termed demonstration narrative, the author presents form postures and suggested applications from his own perspective, as he performed them. This methodology renders Yang Chengfu's direct, hands-on teaching of the art with such immediacy and liveliness that the reader experiences the master’s teaching much as his students did. This English translation finally makes Yang Chengfu's classic work available to taijiquan enthusiasts in the West. It includes notes and commentary that clarify the author's frequent classical and literary turns of phrase and elucidate the philosophical and political underpinnings that shape the text. The translator investigates and compares several early taijiquan books in order to help explain the roles played by two of Yang Chengfu's students, Dong Yingjie and Zheng Manqing, in bringing Yang Chengfu's words and teachings into print. Serious students of taijiquan, and those wishing to deepen their knowledge of taijiquan history and theory, will find this seminal work indispensable to their study and practice.

Author : Tri Thong Dang
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 11,53 MB
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1462921132

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Pocket Tai Chi for Beginners is the perfect introduction to this popular exercise discipline--now in a handy, inexpensive format! This book presents the "Simplified Tai Chi" method created by China's Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports. Unlike traditional Tai Chi, which has over 80 complicated movement sequences or forms, Simplified Tai Chi has 24 short and easy-to-remember movement forms which provide all the health benefits but are far easier for ordinary people to learn and practice on a daily basis. This book provides everything you need--step-by-step instructions and over 160 clear and simple illustrations. Tai Chi is the fastest-growing martial art in the world today--due to its physical, mental and spiritual benefits--combining low-impact exercise, self-healing, meditation and a philosophy of life all in one. Benefits of Tai Chi include: Reducing falls by improving flexibility and balance Relieving joint pain Reducing stress and anxiety Lower blood pressure Strengthened core, legs and upper body Master Tri Thong Dang is one of America's most respected Tai Chi instructors who has trained many thousands of practitioners. His easy-to-follow method highlights the spiritual essence of Tai Chi and at the same time its graceful simplicity.

Author : Cheng Zhao
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,61 MB
Release : 2006-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780976118312

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Tai Chi Chuan is one of the classic Chinese martial arts. Tai Chi emphasizes the integrity of body and mind. Ancient in its origin and deep in spiritual roots, Tai Chi Chuan is a type of moving meditation that unifies body and mind. Its movements are graceful and slow, soft and coordinated, continuous and flowing, relaxed and dynamic. It harmonizes body, mind, and spirit. In using these lessons, a student will learn how to correctly perform each posture, how to use the mind in the performance, and how to correctly regulate the breath. A student will learn the flow of the postures and how to correctly change directions. Special attention will be paid to the transition between each posture--P. [5-7].

Author : Paul Lam
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 25,44 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780975055021

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Beautifully illustrated with 330 professional photos to enhance the easy to follow Tai Chi instruction from world renowned Tai Chi Master and Family Physican, Dr. Paul Lam.. Beginning with Six Easy Steps and progressing to Yang 24 Forms ( the world's most popular tai chi form ), Dr Lam teaches authentic Tai Chi for health, wellness and longevity. He explains how tai chi improves health in general as well as specific conditions. Encouraging the reader to approach Tai Chi in a spirit of enjoyment and adventure, Dr. Lam helps the reader build a solid foundation for easy transition to a high level of tai chi. This book is for beginners as well as for those who are already learning and enjoying the ancient art which is clinnically proven to be a powerfully effective tool in improving health, fitness and relaxation.Within this book, Dr. Lam provides an easy step-by-step guide to an enjoyable form of exercise that will last a life time.