Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2nd ed

The Root of Taijiquan

Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

302 Seiten

2023 | 2nd New edition
YMAA Publication Center (Verlag)
978-1-59439-904-6 (ISBN)

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Profound - In Depth - Taijiquan Theory

In the last seven centuries, many songs and poems have been composed about Taijiquan. These have played a major role in preserving the knowledge and wisdom of the masters, although in many cases, the identity of the authors and the dates of origin have been lost.

As lifelong pursuit, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has translated many of these documents and according to him, believes many are incomplete for reasons relating to: forgotten oral secrets, the original authors personal understanding being too narrowly focused, and many documents that have gone missing could help unify Taijiquan theory.

In response, his book Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is an attempt to join the various theories on Taijiquan in one complete text.

This book is structured with treaties, songs, and poems, followed by the original Chinese text and interpretations of the passages.

Contents include

Regulating the body, breath, mind, Qi & spirit
Analysis of Jin, pushing hands and sparring
Taijiquan’s long range and short range fighting strategies
The relationship of Jin and Qi
The unification of the internal Qi and external physical manifestations of Qi

"Based upon my personal background and understanding, I have tried my best to compile the Taijiquan Theory and practice concepts in this book. I have attempted to make this effort as complete as possible”. —Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

This second edition includes

Updated pīnyīn that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words).
Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang’s writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides in McKinleyville, California.

Foreword by Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching

Foreword by Grandmaster Abraham Liu

Preface

Part I. General Concepts of Taijiquan

About Taiji
The Meaning of Taiji in Taijiquan
Taijiquan Yin-Yang Illustrations
Yin-Yang Theory of Taijiquan
Yin-Yang Theory of Taiji’s Xin and Yi
Yin-Yang Theory of Movement and Stillness in Taijiquan
Lao Zi’s Thesis of Using the Soft to Subdue the Hard
General Theory of Taijiquan Thirteen Postures
Practicing Procedures of Taijiquan
Three Heights and Three Postures of Taijiquan
Yin-Yang Practicing Theory of Taijiquan
Theory of Taijiquan and Health
About Qi Primary Channels, Secondary Channels, Vessels, and Dan Tian
Thesis of Taijiquan’s Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing

Part II. About Regulating the Body

Importance of Regulating the Body
Stationary Postures (The Postures of Central Equilibrium)
Moving Postures (The Postures of Four Directions)

Part III. About Regulating the Breathing

Secret of Regulating the Breathing
Theory of Normal and Reversed Abdominal Breathing
Secret of Embryonic Breathing (Wuji Breathing, Girdle Vessel Breathing)
Secret Knacks of Regulating the Breathing

Part IV. About Regulating the Emotional Mind

Importance of Regulating the Emotional Mind
Thesis of Monkey Xin and Horse Yi
Thesis of Mutual Dependence of Emotional Mind and Breathing
Thesis of Comprehending the Human Nature through Taijiquan

Part V. About Regulating the Qi

Theory of Using the Yi to lead the Qi
Secret of Small Circulation
Secret of Grand Circulation
Yin-Yang Taiji Ball Qigong

Part VI. About Regulating the Spirit

Returning the Essence to the Brain for Nourishing Through Marrow/Brain Washing
Thesis of the Unification of Spirit and Qi
Thesis of the Mutual Dependence of Spirit and Breathing
Thesis of Wuji Spirit
Thesis of the Spirit of No Spirit

Part VII. About Jin

Thesis of Jin
Theory of Internal Jin
Theory of External Jin
Theory of Hard Jin, Soft-Hard Jin, and Soft Jin
Theory of Long Jin and Short Jin
Secret of Jin
Theory of Storing Jin
Secret of Hen and Ha, Two Qi’s

Part VIII. About Pushing Hands

Practicing Methods of the Four Directions and Four Corners (Eight Doors, Eight Trigrams)
Practicing Methods of the Five Steppings (Five Elements)
Practicing Methods of Central Equilibrium
Method of Rooting
Method of Uprooting
Practicing Methods for Listening, Following, Attaching, and Adhering
The Practice of Yin-Yang Taiji Circle
Six Turning Secrets of Taijiquan

Part IX. About Sparring

Taijiquan’s Kicking, Striking, Wrestling, and Na
Taijiquan’s Attaching and Adhering
Taijiquan’s Kicking
Taijiquan’s Striking (Cavity Press)
Taijiquan’s Wrestling
Taijiquan’s Na
Taijiquan’s Long and Short Fighting Strategies
Strategy of Attacking Timing
Fighting Strategy of Sun Zi
Strategy of Hard and Soft
Strategy of Fast and Slow
Strategy of Advancing and Retreating
Theory of the Fight of No Fight

Part X. Conclusion

Theory of Reaching Enlightenment
Discussing the Song of Taijiquan’s Real Meaning

References

Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Index

Erscheinungsdatum	09.05.2023
Zusatzinfo	Illustrations
Verlagsort	Rolindale, MA
Sprache	englisch
Maße	184 x 241 mm
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Kampfsport / Selbstverteidigung
ISBN-10	1-59439-904-2 / 1594399042
ISBN-13	978-1-59439-904-6 / 9781594399046
Zustand	Neuware