Author: Guangqi Li
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976118329
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
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.
Tai Chi Sword
Author: Guangqi Li
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976118329
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976118329
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
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.
Sword Imperatives
Author: Ju-Rong Wang
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781720813323
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
"Sword Imperatives is a beautifully written book with captivating stories, clearly described movements, photos, and illustrations." The Chinese double edged sword is known in martial arts traditions as the king of blades. It is regarded by both scholars and martial artists as the most distinguished of all weapons. Sword ownership in ancient China represented power, prestige and rank. Sword Imperatives is the authoritative reference book dedicated to the proper and effective use of the double edged sword. Whether you practice sword for health or for martial arts, you will find this book the foremost guide to mastery in sword skills. With practice, you will be able to move the sword in perfect balance and harmony like an agile phoenix twisting and turning effortlessly with grace and power. This book includes: * Brief philosophy and history of sword development * 29 essential sword movements and drills * Green Dragon Kung Fu Sword routine * 32 Posture Tai Chi Sword routine
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781720813323
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
"Sword Imperatives is a beautifully written book with captivating stories, clearly described movements, photos, and illustrations." The Chinese double edged sword is known in martial arts traditions as the king of blades. It is regarded by both scholars and martial artists as the most distinguished of all weapons. Sword ownership in ancient China represented power, prestige and rank. Sword Imperatives is the authoritative reference book dedicated to the proper and effective use of the double edged sword. Whether you practice sword for health or for martial arts, you will find this book the foremost guide to mastery in sword skills. With practice, you will be able to move the sword in perfect balance and harmony like an agile phoenix twisting and turning effortlessly with grace and power. This book includes: * Brief philosophy and history of sword development * 29 essential sword movements and drills * Green Dragon Kung Fu Sword routine * 32 Posture Tai Chi Sword routine
Tai Chi Thirteen Sword
Author: Stuart A. Olson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781892515148
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781892515148
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Tàijí Jiàn 32-Posture Sword Form
Author: James Drewe
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 1846428696
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 1846428696
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
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.
Tai Chi Sword - Classical Yang Style
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher: Ymaa Publications
ISBN: 9781594392856
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
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. According to the NCCAM div. of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, between 2.3 and 3 million people practice tai chi in the United States.
Publisher: Ymaa Publications
ISBN: 9781594392856
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
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. According to the NCCAM div. of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, between 2.3 and 3 million people practice tai chi in the United States.
Sun Style Tai Chi Sword
Author: Carl Bateman
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781974542550
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
A Guide to Sun Style 62 Step Sword Form uses text and photographs to illustrate the postures of the form and to help students learn and practise this sword form developed by Sun Lu-Tang and passed on to his daughter Sun Jian Yun, and through her to the author's two sword teachers, David Martin of Leicester, UK and later Zhang Zhen-Hua of Beijing, China. The book is composed of over 350 photographs which not only illustrate the postures of the sword form, but the transitions flowing from one posture to the next, close up of sword handling and reinforced by description and direction. There are also references to the teachings of Madam Sun Jian-Yun translated by the author of several books on Sun Style Taijiquan, Bradford Tyrey, at different points through the text adding a wider perspective to this book. The author teaches in the United Kingdom, and is part of a network of instructors, teachers and students based in the UK who train in the traditional Sun Style Taijiquan of Sun Jian-Yun which follow her father's teachings, and handed down through Zhang Zhen-Hua, David Martin and Bradford Tyrey by Sun Jian-Yun.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781974542550
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
A Guide to Sun Style 62 Step Sword Form uses text and photographs to illustrate the postures of the form and to help students learn and practise this sword form developed by Sun Lu-Tang and passed on to his daughter Sun Jian Yun, and through her to the author's two sword teachers, David Martin of Leicester, UK and later Zhang Zhen-Hua of Beijing, China. The book is composed of over 350 photographs which not only illustrate the postures of the sword form, but the transitions flowing from one posture to the next, close up of sword handling and reinforced by description and direction. There are also references to the teachings of Madam Sun Jian-Yun translated by the author of several books on Sun Style Taijiquan, Bradford Tyrey, at different points through the text adding a wider perspective to this book. The author teaches in the United Kingdom, and is part of a network of instructors, teachers and students based in the UK who train in the traditional Sun Style Taijiquan of Sun Jian-Yun which follow her father's teachings, and handed down through Zhang Zhen-Hua, David Martin and Bradford Tyrey by Sun Jian-Yun.
Chinese Swordsmanship
Author: Scott M. Rodell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974399942
Category : Fencing, Oriental
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974399942
Category : Fencing, Oriental
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
T'ai-chi Swordplay and Eight-diagram Palm
Author: Xing Yanling
Publisher: Japan Publications
ISBN: 9780870408502
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Demonstrates both Chinese-style swordplay and unarmed movements often used as exercise.
Publisher: Japan Publications
ISBN: 9780870408502
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Demonstrates both Chinese-style swordplay and unarmed movements often used as exercise.
Chen Style Taijiquan, Sword and Broadsword
Author: Zhenglei Chen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9787534823213
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9787534823213
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Taijiquan, Classical Yang Style
Author: Yang Jwing-Ming
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781886969681
Category : Ch'i kung
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The complete, Taiji book from America's best known teacher! A traditional, step-by-step guide to a healthy body and relaxed mind.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781886969681
Category : Ch'i kung
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The complete, Taiji book from America's best known teacher! A traditional, step-by-step guide to a healthy body and relaxed mind.