- Paperback: 125 pages
- Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S. (30 Nov 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1556433182
- ISBN-13: 978-1556433184
- Product Dimensions: 22.7 x 15.3 x 2.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Fu Zhongwen's classic guide offers the best documentation available of the Yang style of taijiquan. The superbly detailed form instructions and historic line art drawings are based on Fu’s many years as a disciple of Yang Chengfu, taijiquan’s legendary founder. Also included are concise descriptions of fixed-step, moving-step, and da lu push hands practices. Additional commentary by translator Louis Swaim provides key insight into the text’s philosophical language and imagery, further elucidating the art’s cultural and historical foundations.
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"Although Chinese martial arts are divided into numerous factions, it is important to know that they all contain techniques that are based on philosophical principles." Read the first page
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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A must for serious Yang style Students,
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This review is from: Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan (Paperback)
This is a genuine manual for students of Traditional Yang taijiquan and is a must for all students of the art. With detailed information and line drawings taken from pictures of Yang Cheng Fu, it goes beyond the usual taiji books that merely give a basic overview. This is a great handbook for reference.
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The best and clearest yet book on the yang style,
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This review is from: Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan (Paperback)
The author has rounded up the usual suspects and included the obligatory translations of the classics, which is always worth re-reading. However, the bulk of the book sets out detailed descriptions of the postures making up the form and is illustrated with pencil drawings of Yang Chengfu which have in the majority of cases been traced from actual photographs. Initially I was sceptical as to whether this would work, but having worked through the book I can say that the drawings offer sufficient clarity for the reader to follow the narrative.This book is a godsend for the person who has completed the form and for whom the initial euphoria has given way to the realisation of the how much more there is still to learn. Whilst this book does not readily give up the nuances and subtleties that we see our more advances colleagues demonstrate. It does clearly explain every detail for each move and as an added bonus has a section explaining arm rotation. If we just manage to learn this point it will be a further step along the road to achieving our goals
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Perfect,
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This review is from: Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan (Paperback)
I have been a Tai Chi practitioner for over a decade and have read many books on the subject. This book is outstanding for the experienced practitioner and novice alike though the latter should use it as background and reference as the only way to learn Tai Chi is from a master.
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