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The publication in 1934 of Yang Chengfu's book, Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu) marked a milestone in the modern evolution of the art of taijiquan. Using what is best-termed demonstration narrative, the author presents form postures and suggested applications from his own perspective, as he performed them. This methodology renders Yang Chengfu's direct, hands-on teaching of the art with such immediacy and liveliness that the reader experiences the master’s teaching much as his students did.
This English translation finally makes Yang Chengfu's classic work available to taijiquan enthusiasts in the West. It includes notes and commentary that clarify the author's frequent classical and literary turns of phrase and elucidate the philosophical and political underpinnings that shape the text. The translator investigates and compares several early taijiquan books in order to help explain the roles played by two of Yang Chengfu's students, Dong Yingjie and Zheng Manqing, in bringing Yang Chengfu's words and teachings into print.
Serious students of taijiquan, and those wishing to deepen their knowledge of taijiquan history and theory, will find this seminal work indispensable to their study and practice.
This English translation finally makes Yang Chengfu's classic work available to taijiquan enthusiasts in the West. It includes notes and commentary that clarify the author's frequent classical and literary turns of phrase and elucidate the philosophical and political underpinnings that shape the text. The translator investigates and compares several early taijiquan books in order to help explain the roles played by two of Yang Chengfu's students, Dong Yingjie and Zheng Manqing, in bringing Yang Chengfu's words and teachings into print.
Serious students of taijiquan, and those wishing to deepen their knowledge of taijiquan history and theory, will find this seminal work indispensable to their study and practice.
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While he was staying in Guangdong, my father authored this book at the request of his comrades to clearly set forth the essence and applications of taijiquan. Read the first page
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first ever book to try to introduce Tai Chi to readers and is by the founder of the Yang style, Yang Cheng Fu. It contains about 100 photos of him in Long Form postures, with his accompanying explanations of the movements and their applications. As such, the book is a classic that no serious practitioner of Yang Style Tai Chi should be without on their shelves. In particular, it is invaluable for the photos of the founder's postures which are still a model of perfect style and deserve to emulated by everyone who practises the long form. The only reason why I have witheld one star from this book is that it is not appropriate for beginners. There are not enough photos to be able to learn the form from this, and the explanations of the movements are not always comprehensible and there are many gaps in the transitional movements. Nevertheless, the book remains an invaluable resource for style for the more advanced practioner already familiar with the Form from elsewhere.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This is a classic text written by an indubitable master. He was not however tyhe founder of Taijiquan , but of the Yang style thereof. That honour belongs to General Chen Wangtin or possibly the legendary Zhang San Feng. The yang style is however the most widely practised and though it is better adapted to excercise than martial application itss founder was a renowned fighter and knew what he was talking about . Read this book, but for martial application the Chen and Sun styles are more suitable
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I am a Chinese living in Hong Kong and have been learning Yang Style Taichi for 2 years. I found that many of the Chinese books are using words and phrases that are too abstract to understand although Chinese is my mother language. I think if someone is able to tranlate a book into his own language, he must have been able to understand its contents, and use understandable terms. This book proves to be what I wanted. I would recommend this book to Taichi learners who finds it difficult to understand Taichi books written in Chinese.
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yang style, one for your collection and further studies
An intresting and well written and researched book by the translater. the content and the style go as far as they do; your usual yang style. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Markus Jolis
A fascinating insight into the practice of a master.
Having practiced Tai Chi Chuan for several years, I have found this book to be a valuable study aid and reference source. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2007 by J. Johnson
A matter of opinion
Yang style is the most popular style practised, with elegent moves and a well documented history (somewhat brief). Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2006 by Jason Tsang
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