
Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style
Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary
- 120 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Since ancient times Tai Chi Chuan has been practiced as a holistic mind/body fitness system, bringing immense benefits for practitioners in health, longevity, relaxation, and concentration. Tai Chi Chuan was also practiced as an effective and deadly martial art.
Because of this, the ancient masters rarely disclosed their secrets, guarding them as closely as they would military secrets. They preserved their profound insights in obscure songs, poems, and classics, revealing only to those they considered trustworthy and ready for such knowledge. That is, until this century.
Now, you can reap the benefits of centuries of wisdom and practical experience to deepen and refine your Tai Chi Chuan. Discover ways to reach the essence of your Form and take your Push Hands to higher levels. Dr. Yang has translated these classics from the original Chinese, and has written commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds. Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style is an invaluable resource for students who seek true understanding of their art.
- Useful for any style of Tai Chi Chuan.
- Sound, practical advice for any martial art.
- Key points for incorporating the teachings into your practice.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword by Nick Gracenin
- About the Author
- Introduction
- About Wu Family and Wu, Gong-Cao
- Acknowledgments
- The Total Thesis of Taijiquan
- The Important Meaning of Taijiquan Thirteen Postures
- The Detailed Interpretation of Five Elements
- The Secrets of Eight Techniques
- The Interpretation of Slow and Without Force
- Central Equilibrium
- Insubstantiality Leading the Head Upward
- Feeling and Sensing
- Listening Jin
- Questions and Answers
- Insubstantial and Substantial
- Gauging the Opponent
- Knowing the Opportunity
- Weighting
- Double Weighting
- Giving Up Self and Following Opponent
- Drumming and Vibrating
- Foundation
- Teaching and Learning
- Appendix A: The Thesis of Taijiquan, by Xiang, Kai-Ran
- Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
- Index