Author: Chen Wei-Ming
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1556433336
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
A longtime student of the taiji grand master Yang Cheng-Fu, Chen Wei-Ming became famous himself as a scholar, martial artist, and proponent of the Yang style of t'ai chi. In the 1920s, he wrote a number of influential books on taiji, among them Taiji Sword (1927), which detailed a rare method of fencing. Translated here for the first time, this book serves as both a historical document and a training manual for an increasingly popular sport.
Taiji Sword and Other Writings
Author: Chen Wei-Ming
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1556433336
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
A longtime student of the taiji grand master Yang Cheng-Fu, Chen Wei-Ming became famous himself as a scholar, martial artist, and proponent of the Yang style of t'ai chi. In the 1920s, he wrote a number of influential books on taiji, among them Taiji Sword (1927), which detailed a rare method of fencing. Translated here for the first time, this book serves as both a historical document and a training manual for an increasingly popular sport.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1556433336
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
A longtime student of the taiji grand master Yang Cheng-Fu, Chen Wei-Ming became famous himself as a scholar, martial artist, and proponent of the Yang style of t'ai chi. In the 1920s, he wrote a number of influential books on taiji, among them Taiji Sword (1927), which detailed a rare method of fencing. Translated here for the first time, this book serves as both a historical document and a training manual for an increasingly popular sport.
Taiji Sword and Other Writings
Author: Chen Wei-Ming
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 9781556433337
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
A longtime student of the taiji grand master Yang Cheng-Fu, Chen Wei-Ming became famous himself as a scholar, martial artist, and proponent of the Yang style of t'ai chi. In the 1920s, he wrote a number of influential books on taiji, among them Taiji Sword (1927), which detailed a rare method of fencing. Translated here for the first time, this book serves as both a historical document and a training manual for an increasingly popular sport.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 9781556433337
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
A longtime student of the taiji grand master Yang Cheng-Fu, Chen Wei-Ming became famous himself as a scholar, martial artist, and proponent of the Yang style of t'ai chi. In the 1920s, he wrote a number of influential books on taiji, among them Taiji Sword (1927), which detailed a rare method of fencing. Translated here for the first time, this book serves as both a historical document and a training manual for an increasingly popular sport.
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.
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 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.
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.
Taiji Notebook for Martial Artists
Author: Scott M. Rodell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974399935
Category : Tai chi
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
"Taiji Notebook for Martial Artists, Essays by a Yang Family Taijiquan Practitioner" by Scott M. Rodell is a highly readable and informative account of the author's realizations and understandings, internal and martial, acquired over decades of committed study. Rodell eloquently addresses and explains many of the subtle sticking points that he has experienced in practice and that other practitioners frequently encounter in their training. The gems found in this book will prove to be an invaluable resource for any t'ai chi chuan practitioner who wishes to deepen their understanding and experience of the art.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974399935
Category : Tai chi
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
"Taiji Notebook for Martial Artists, Essays by a Yang Family Taijiquan Practitioner" by Scott M. Rodell is a highly readable and informative account of the author's realizations and understandings, internal and martial, acquired over decades of committed study. Rodell eloquently addresses and explains many of the subtle sticking points that he has experienced in practice and that other practitioners frequently encounter in their training. The gems found in this book will prove to be an invaluable resource for any t'ai chi chuan practitioner who wishes to deepen their understanding and experience of the art.
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.
Tai Chi Chuan
Author: Douglas Lee
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500449
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Douglas Lee, a tai chi practitioner for more than 20 years, covers the history and philosophy of the art, general principles of movement, solo exercises, push-hands sparring, applications, tai chi weapons and more.
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500449
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Douglas Lee, a tai chi practitioner for more than 20 years, covers the history and philosophy of the art, general principles of movement, solo exercises, push-hands sparring, applications, tai chi weapons and more.
Northern Shaolin Sword
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher: Ymaa Publications
ISBN: 9781886969858
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Improve your balance, strength, focus and martial skills as you master this elegant and effective weapon of Gong Fu with America's most respected author and teacher.
Publisher: Ymaa Publications
ISBN: 9781886969858
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Improve your balance, strength, focus and martial skills as you master this elegant and effective weapon of Gong Fu with America's most respected author and teacher.