Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style
eBook - ePub

Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style

Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary

  1. 120 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style

Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary

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

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword by Nick Gracenin
  6. About the Author
  7. Introduction
  8. About Wu Family and Wu, Gong-Cao
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. The Total Thesis of Taijiquan
  11. The Important Meaning of Taijiquan Thirteen Postures
  12. The Detailed Interpretation of Five Elements
  13. The Secrets of Eight Techniques
  14. The Interpretation of Slow and Without Force
  15. Central Equilibrium
  16. Insubstantiality Leading the Head Upward
  17. Feeling and Sensing
  18. Listening Jin
  19. Questions and Answers
  20. Insubstantial and Substantial
  21. Gauging the Opponent
  22. Knowing the Opportunity
  23. Weighting
  24. Double Weighting
  25. Giving Up Self and Following Opponent
  26. Drumming and Vibrating
  27. Foundation
  28. Teaching and Learning
  29. Appendix A: The Thesis of Taijiquan, by Xiang, Kai-Ran
  30. Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
  31. Index