Tai Chi Chuan Martial Power. Jwing-Ming Yang

      DR.YANG, JWING-MING

      Tai Chi Chuan Martial Power

      ADVANCED YANG STYLE

      YMAA Publication Center, Inc.

      Wolfeboro, NH USA

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      ISBN: 9781594392948 (print) • ISBN: 9781594392962 (ebook)

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      3rd edition. Copyright © 1986, 1996, 2015 by Yang, Jwing-Ming

      Copyedit by Dolores Sparrow and T. G. LaFredo

      Caption editing by Leslie Takao

      Indexing by Dolores Sparrow

      Proofreading by Sara Scanlon

      Cover design and drawings by Axie Breen

      Photos by YMAA unless noted otherwise

       Publisher’s Cataloging in Publication

      Yang, Jwing-Ming, 1946-

      Tai chi chuan martial power : advanced Yang style / Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. -- 3rd ed. -- Wolfeboro, NH USA : YMAA Publication Center, [2015]

      pages ; cm.

      ISBN: 978-1-59439-294-8 (print) ; 978-1-59439-296-2 (ebook)

      Revised edition of: Tai chi theory & martial power. 2nd ed., YMAA, c1996.

      Some Chinese terms given in Chinese characters.

      Includes bibliography and index.

      Contents: General introduction -- Qi and Taijiquan -- Jing martial power -- Conclusion.

      Summary: The study of tai chi power (tai chi jing) is the second level in the study of tai chi as a martial art. This book focuses on the theory and principles of tai chi's amazing power (jing), which will lead to deeper martial skills, proper body alignment, rooting, and energy (qi) manifestation. It provides a solid and practical approach to learning with multiple photographs and detailed instructions for each technique.--Publisher.

      1. Tai chi. 2. Martial arts--Training. 3. Qi (Chinese philosophy) 4. Qi gong. 5. Martial arts--Health aspects. 6. Vital force. 7. Force and energy. 8. Martial arts--Psychological aspects. I. Title. II. Tai chi theory & martial power.

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      The practice, treatments, and methods described in this book should not be used as an alternative to professional medical diagnosis or treatment. The author and the publisher of this book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury or negative effects that may occur through following the instructions and advice contained herein.

      It is recommended that before beginning any treatment or exercise program, you consult your medical professional to determine whether you should undertake this course of practice.

      Warning: While self-defense is legal, fighting is illegal. If you don’t know the difference, you’ll go to jail because you aren’t defending yourself. You are fighting—or worse. Readers are encouraged to be aware of all appropriate local and national laws relating to self-defense, reasonable force, and the use of weaponry, and to act in accordance with all applicable laws at all times. Understand that while legal definitions and interpretations are generally uniform, there are small—but very important—differences from state to state and even city to city. To stay out of jail, you need to know these differences. Neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for the use or misuse of information contained in this book.

      Nothing in this document constitutes a legal opinion, nor should any of its contents be treated as such. While the author believes everything herein is accurate, any questions regarding specific self-defense situations, legal liability, and/or interpretation of federal, state, or local laws should always be addressed by an attorney at law.

      When it comes to martial arts, self-defense, and related topics, no text, no matter how well written, can substitute for professional hands-on instruction. These materials should be used for academic study only.

      This ebook contains Chinese translations of many terms and may not display properly on all e-reader devices. You may need to adjust your Publisher Font Default setting.

      Table of Contents

       Foreword by Grandmaster Jou, Tsung-Hwa

       Preface by Dr. Yang, Jwing Ming (First Edition, 1986)

       Preface by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (Second Edition, 1996)

       Preface by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (Third Edition, 2015)

      CHAPTER 1. General Introduction

1-1. Introduction

1-2. General History of Taijiquan

1-3. History of Yang Style Taijiquan

1-4. What is Taijiquan?

1-5. What Does Taiji Training Include?

1-6. The Proper Approach and the Sequence of Learning Taiji

1- 7. The Real Meaning of Taijiquan

References

       CHAPTER 2. Qi and Taijiquan

       2-1. Introduction

       2-2. Qi

       2-3. Qi and Taijiquan

       2-4. Posture and Taijiquan

       2-5. How to Practice the Taijiquan Sequence

       CHAPTER 3. Jing Martial Power

       3-1. Introduction