The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan,9780804834407

The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan

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ISBN13: 9780804834407
ISBN10: 0804834407
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-11-15
Publisher(s): Tuttle Pub
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Summary

The ancient martial art of Tai Chi Chuan is one of the most effective stressbusters available. In China it is also used extensively for the prevention and treatment of illnesses, and its beneficial effects for health and fitness are now widely recognized in the West. The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the practical application and potential benefits of Tai Chi Chuan. Packed with step-by-step illustrations for practise at home, it covers everything you would want to know about this ancient art. It is both an ideal introductory guide, and an invaluable reminder for those who have already taken classes.

Author Biography

Wong Kiew Kit has practiced and taught Shaolin kung fu, chi kung, and meditation for more than 30 years and has over 2,000 students. He is the fourth generation successor of Monk Jiang Nan of the Shaolin Monastery and Grandmaster of Shaolin Wahnam Kung Fu and Chi Kung Institute. He is the author of many books on Eastern wisdom.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
x
Preface xv
Tai Chi Chuan as a Martial Art
1(8)
The Aims and Benefits of Practising Tai Chi Chuan
A Concise and Comprehensive Martial Art
1(1)
The Mechanics and Psychology of Different Arts
2(2)
Internal Force, Not Brute Strength
4(1)
An Art of Convenience and Culture
5(1)
The Richness of Tai Chi Chuan Theory
6(1)
Tai Chi Chuan in Health, Character Development and Philosophy
7(2)
The Concept of Yin-Yang in Tai Chi Chuan
9(9)
What You May Have Missed in Your Tai Chi Class
The Philosophy of Yin-yang
9(2)
Yin-yang in Tai Chi Form and Force Training
11(2)
Yin-yang in Tai Chi Chuan Application
13(3)
Yin-yang in Tai Chi Philosophy
16(2)
The Historical Development of the Various Styles
18(12)
Health, Combat and Spiritual Joy in Tai Chi Chuan
The Earliest References to Tai Chi
18(1)
Zhang San Feng and the Origin of Tai Chi Chuan
19(3)
Early Tai Chi Chuan Masters
22(1)
Chen Wang Ting and Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan
22(2)
The Old, the New, the Small and the Big
24(1)
Yang Lu Chan and Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan
25(1)
The Wu and the Sun Styles
26(2)
The Three Stages of Tai Chi Chuan
28(2)
Advice from the Great Masters
30(10)
Achieving Better Results in a Shorter Time
The `Song of Secrets for Training'
30(2)
The Five Characters Formula
32(3)
The Ten Important Points of Tai Chi Chuan
35(5)
Fundamental Hand Movements and Footwork
40(24)
Acquiring Balance and Gracefulness in Tai Chi Movements
The 13 Techniques of Tai Chi
40(1)
The Secret of Tai Chi Internal Force
41(3)
Developing Poise and Balance
44(10)
The Four Primary Hand Techniques
54(2)
The Four Secondary Hand Techniques
56(4)
Does Tai Chi Chuan Cause Knee Injury
60(4)
The Importance of Chi Kung in Tai Chi Chuan
64(6)
The Development of Internal Force
Health, Combat and Spirituality
64(1)
The Internal Force of Tai Chi Chuan Training
65(3)
Developing a Pearl of Intrinsic Energy
68(2)
The Poetry of Energy and Mind
70(30)
Tai Chi Chuan with Breath Control and Visualization
The Purposes of Set Practice
70(1)
Simplified Tai Chi Set -- Section 1
71(5)
Simplified Tai Chi Set -- Section 2
76(1)
Simplified Tai Chi Set -- Section 3
76(6)
Simplified Tai Chi Set -- Section 4
82(4)
The 48-Pattern Tai Chi Set
86(14)
Techniques and Skills of Pushing Hands
100(16)
How to Sense Your Opponent's Weakness
The Principles of Pushing Hands
100(1)
Sharpening Your Skills of Perception
101(1)
Throwing Your Partner Off the Ground
102(6)
Seeking the Best Angle and Closing Up
108(3)
Advanced Techniques of Pushing Hands
111(2)
Pushing Hands and Combat Efficiency
113(3)
Specific Techniques for Combat Situations
116(11)
Tai Chi Chuan Patterns for Self-defence
Requirements for Combat Proficiency
116(1)
From Lifting Water to Repulse Monkey
117(2)
The Profundity of Grasping Sparrow's Tail
119(1)
From Cloud Hands to Needle at Sea Bottom
120(4)
The Final Eight Patterns
124(3)
Combat Sequences and Tactics
127(13)
Techniques, Tactics and Skills for Fighting
Martial Arts as Sports
127(1)
The Depth and Scope of Tai Chi Chuan
128(3)
The Why and How of Combat Sequences
131(2)
1 Sequence Triple Punches -- Warding Off
133(1)
2 Sequence Three-level Attacks -- Green Dragon
134(1)
3 Sequence Whirlwind Kick -- Single-whip Low Stance
135(2)
4 Sequence Hiding Flowers -- Playing the Lute
137(3)
More Combat Sequences and Tactics
140(13)
Some Amazing Ways to Overcome an Opponent
Factors in Winning a Combat
140(1)
5 Sequence Felling a Tree -- Rolling Back
141(2)
6 Sequence Pushing Mountains -- Thrust Kick
143(3)
7 Sequence Pull Horse -- Thrust Kick
146(1)
8 Sequence Eagle Claw -- Shoulder Strike
146(4)
9 Sequence Taming Tiger -- Flying Diagonally
150(3)
Enriching Daily Life with Tai Chi Chuan
153(11)
How Tai Chi Chuan Enhances Health, Work and Play
The Chinese Concept of Health
153(2)
Energy and Chinese Medicine
155(2)
The Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Health
157(2)
More Energy for Work and Play
159(1)
A Healthy Body and a Relaxed Mind
160(4)
Wudang Tai Chi Chuan
164(20)
Attaining Cosmic Reality Through Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi Chuan and Spiritual Development
164(1)
The Patterns of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan
165(19)
Chen-Style Tai Chi Chuan
184(20)
Tai Chi Chuan of the Hard and Fast
Transition from Spirituality to Health
184(1)
The Patterns of Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan
185(19)
Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan
204(24)
Gentle, Graceful Movements for Health
The Most Widely Practised Style of Tai Chi Chuan
204(2)
The Patterns of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan
206(22)
The Wu Style of Wu Yu Xiang
228(20)
Small Movement and Body Technique for Combat
External Form for Internal Power
228(2)
The Patterns of Wu Yu Xiang-style Tai Chi Chuan
230(18)
The Tai Chi Chuan of Wu Chuan You
248(14)
How to Avoid Being Hurt in Combat
For Health and for Combat
248(2)
The Patterns of Wu Chuan You-style Tai Chi Chuan
250(12)
Sun-Style Tai Chi Chuan
262(16)
High Patterns and Agile Movements
Some Advice on Tai Chi Chuan Practice
262(1)
The Patterns of Sun-style Tai Chi Chuan
263(15)
Tai Chi Chuan Weapons
278(8)
Transmitting Energy to Extended Hands
Why Weapons Are Not Widely Used
278(1)
Some Functions of Weapon Training
279(3)
Sword, Scimitar and Staff
282(4)
The Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan
286(8)
The Evergreen Classic of Wang Zong Yue
The Treatise on Tai Chi Chuan
286(2)
Explanation of the Treatise
288(4)
Three Levels of Attainment
292(2)
Taoism and Spiritual Development in Tai Chi Chuan
294(9)
Attaining Immortality and Returning to the Void
Tai Chi Chuan Principles in the Tao Te Ching
294(2)
Attaining the Tao
296(3)
Immortality and the Great Void
299(4)
Notes 303(2)
Further Reading 305(3)
Useful Addresses 308(2)
Index 310

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