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Taijiquan is one of the most popular martial arts in China today. It is practised both as a competitive sport and as an exercise to strengthen the mind and body. Taijiquan is an easy-to-use, fully-illustrated guide to the historical background, practical application, underlying principles and techniques of Taijiquan.Written by one of China's most prominent teachers of Taijiquan, this book is an excellent introduction to a martial art that improves balance, coordination, flexibility, muscle strength and cardiovascular health. Taijiquan describes five forms in which Taijiquan is practised today: the 81-Step Taijiquan, the Simplified 24-Step Taijiquan, the Competition 42-Step Taijiquan, the Competition 42-Step Taiji Sword, and the 32-Step Taiji Sword.Each form is explained with instructive photographs, a numerical reference system for each exercise, and a DVD is also included, making it an excellent resource for students of martial arts, experienced practitioners or anyone interested in learning about Taijiquan.
Contents
Foreword. Chapter ITaijiquan Coaching Centers in Beijing 3. Government Support 4. International Host Chapter II: Four Generations of a Taijiquan Family. 1. My Grandfather Li Yulin 2. My Uncle Li Tianji 3. My Taijiquan Career Chapter III: Essentials of Taijiquan. 1. Origins and Development 2. Meaning of the Name 3. Taijiquan and the Martial Arts 4. "Treatise on Taijiquan" and "Song of the 13 Methods" 5. Health Benefits Chapter IV: Taijiquan Training. 1. Key Points 2. Stages of Practice 3. Tips for Beginners Chapter V: 81-Step Yang-Style Taijiquan. 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 81-Step Yang-style Taijiquan 3. Movements and Illustrations of Yang-style Taijiquan Chapter VI: 24-Step Taijiquan. 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 24-Step Taijiquan 3. Movements and Illustrations of 24-Step Taijiquan Chapter VII: 42-Step Taijiquan. 1. Introduction 2. Technical Elements of 42-Step Taijiquan 3. Names of the Movements of 42-Step Taijiquan 4. Movements and Illustrations of 42-Step Taijiquan Chapter VIII: 42-Step Taiji Sword. 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 42-Step Taiji Sword 3. Movements and Illustrations of 42-Step Taiji Sword Chapter IX: 32-Step Taiji Sword. 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 32-Step Taiji Sword 3. Movements and Illustrations of 32-Step Taiji Sword Chapter X: Why Study Taijiquan? A Global Perspective. Appendices: I. Note on Language II. Contact Information III. Books in English by Li Deyn's Uncle, Li Tianji
