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, this book explains the movements and forms of Yang style Taijiquan and Taiji sword. 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. The book also contains tips and hints that will benefit both novices and long-term practitioners.Taijiquan is one of the most widely-practised form of martial arts today, with practitioners deriving health benefits from the exercises as well.
Information about the included DVD
DVD's total running time: 33 min 24 sec
The DVD includes:
81-Step Yang Style Taijiquan performed by Zong Weijie, lecturer at Beijing University of Physical Education and national champion of Taijiquan and Taiji sword. Chapter length: 13min 27s24-Step Taijiquan performed by Su Renfeng, former champion for the over-all combined in martial arts in China's University Sports competition. Chapter length: 5 min 47 sec
42-Step Taijiquan performed by Gao Jiamin, named one of China's top ten martial arts performers and winner of the Taijiquan competition in the 12th Asian Games. Chapter length: 6 min 23 sec
42-Step Taiji Sword performed by chen Sitan, one of China's top 100 Chinese martial arts master and champion in international competitions. Chapter length: 4 min 27 sec
32-Step Taiji Sword performed by chen Sitan. Chapter length: 3 min 30 sec
