Title: Taijiquan (with DVD)
Author: Li Deyin
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: Foreign Language Press
ISBN: 9787119037080
Abstract:
Taijiquan is a traditional Chinese martial art and a Chinese national treasure. It integrates the physical external and the meditative internal. It is one of the few sports that improves balance, coordination, flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular health. It is gentle enough to be accessible to the elderly and infirm, yet demanding enough to pose a significant challenge to the most professional young athlete. Taijiquan is beneficial to people of all ages and all lifestyles.
This fully-illustrated guide to Taijiquan provides a perfect first book for those who are just beginning to learn this ancient art. Written in easy to understand English, the five forms and movements of Taijiquan and taiji sword are in detail explained. The accompanying DVD contains the forms as performed by acknowledged masters of the art, who have won national and international competitions. The book explains the beginnings and development of this martial art, including the philosophy that underlies its practice. Taijiquan and Taiji sword. The book also contains tips and hints that will benefit both novices and long-term practitioners. Taijiquan is one of the most widely-practiced form of martial arts today, with practitioners deriving health benefits from the exercises as well.
Contents:
Foreword
Chapter I. Taijiquan in China Today
A Popular Tradition
Taijiquan Coaching Centers in Beijing
Government Support
International Host
Chapter II. Four Generations of a Taijiquan Family
My Grandfather Li Yulin
My Uncle Li Tianji
My Taijiquan Career
Chapter III. Essentials of Taijiquan
Origins and Development
Meaning of the Name
Taijiquan and the Martial Arts
"Treatise on Taijiquan" and "Song of the 13 Methods"
Health Benefits
Chapter IV. Taijiquan Training
Key Points
Stages of Practice
Tips for Beginners
Chapter V. 81-Step Yang-Style Taijiquan
Introduction
Names of the Movements of 81-Step Yang-style Taijiquan
Movements and Illustrations of Yang-style Taijiquan
Chapter VI. 24-Step Taijiquan
Introduction
Names of the Movements of 24-Step Taijiquan
Movements and Illustrations of 24-Step Taijiquan
Chapter VII. 42-Step Taijiquan
Introduction
Technical Elements of 42-Step Taijiquan
Names of the Movements of 42-Step Taijiquan
Movements and Illustrations of 42-Step Taijiquan
Chapter VIII. 42-Step Taiji Sword
Introduction
Names of the Movements of 42-Step Taiji Sword
Movements and Illustrations of 42-Step Taiji Sword
Chapter IX. 32-Step Taiji Sword
Introduction
Names of the Movements of 32-Step Taiji Sword
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