Tai Chi Beginning is a beginner's text and a self help reference, for balancing one's own energy (qi) and learning the Simplified 24 Posture Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan). The material presented can be used for attaining better health and for building a proper foundation for further Tai Chi Chuan practice. • Tai Chi Beginning is clearly written and very user friendly. • The write up, design, and layout of this book all keeps the beginner in mind. • It includes Tai Chi Chuan photographs taken from the learner's perspective to simplify the learning process. • The photographs are also arranged in an easy to follow manner with movement arrows and charts.

Tai Chi Beginning: A Complete Workout Reference for Beginners

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Wu, Wen-Ching

Exercise & Fitness

The Way of the Dragon Publishing

“Sword Imperatives is a beautifully written book with captivating stories, clearly described movements, photos, and illustrations.” The Chinese double edged sword is known in martial arts traditions as the king of blades. It is regarded by both scholars and martial artists as the most distinguished of all weapons. Sword ownership in ancient China represented power, prestige and rank. Sword Imperatives is the authoritative reference book dedicated to the proper and effective use of the double edged sword. Whether you practice sword for health or for martial arts, you will find this book the foremost guide to mastery in sword skills. With practice, you will be able to move the sword in perfect balance and harmony like an agile phoenix twisting and turning effortlessly with grace and power. This book includes: *Brief philosophy and history of sword development *29 essential sword movements and drills *Green Dragon Kung Fu Sword routine *32 Posture Tai Chi Sword routine

Sword Imperatives--Mastering the Kung Fu and Tai Chi Sword

Ju-Rong Wang & Wen-Ching Wu

Kung Fu Elements is the Wushu training manual that martial artists have long awaited. It is the first of its kind in the English language. It contains the essence and elements of both Internal and External Styles of Wushu. It is an invaluable training reference for any instructor or serious student of any style of martial arts! This book contains seven chapters, plus an extensive glossary, including: Classifications of Wushu styles, history, and philosophy Traditional methods for building a strong foundation Techniques for developing powerful kicks Sanshou fighting applications and combinations Effective uses of grappling (Qinna) and takedown (Shuaijiao) techniques Iron Sand Palm training and Cavity Press (Dianxue) Internal Strength, Light Body, and many other Kung Fu attainmentmethods A Glossary of Wushu styles, practitioners, and terms In Wushu, we train the physical to aid the shapeless; cultivate the shapeless to care for the physical. The training of Wushu gives one the necessary conditioning to master one's own physical body, and gain a greater understanding of the inner workings of the mind and spirit. This book includes the training methods used by ancient Wushu masters to achieve great heights. With this book at your finger tips and your desire to excel, you too can achieve great heights in your martial arts training!

Kung Fu Elements

Sports & Outdoors

Shou-Yu, Liang

Wen-Ching, Wu

Individual Sports

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