Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming started his Gongfu training at the age of 15 under the Shaolin White Crane Master Cheng, Gin Gsao. Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts. With the same master he also studied Qin Na, Tui Na and Dian Xue massages, and herbal treatment.

At the age of 16, Dr. Yang began the study of Taijiquan under Master Kao, Tao. Dr. Yang's tai chi can be traced back to the Yang family through Master Kao's teacher Yue, Huanzhi, an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu.

After learning from Master Kao, Dr. Yang continued his study and research of Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has mastered the Taiji barehand sequence, pushing hands, the two-man fighting sequence, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and Taiji Qigong.

Dr. Yang has been involved in Chinese Gongfu since 1961. During this time, he has spent 13 years learning Shaolin White Crane, Shaolin Long Fist, and Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has more than thirty years of instructional experience.

Foreword by Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching

Foreword by Grandmaster Jou, Tsung-Hwa

Foreword by Master Liang, Shou-Yu

Preface by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

Chapter 1. General Concepts

1-1. Introduction

1-2. Qin Na Categories and Theory

1-3. Different Levels of Qin Na Techniques

1-4. Qin Na and Health

1-5. Differences between Shaolin Qin Na and Taiji Qin Na

1-6. About This Book

Chapter 2. Basic Taiji Theory

2-1. Introduction 27

2-2. The Three Different Fighting Ranges and Circles

2-3. The Thirteen Postures

2-4. Yi, Qi, and Action

Chapter 3. Qin Na in Peng, Lu, Ji, and An

3-1. Introduction

3-2. Qin Na in Peng

3-3. Qin Na in Lu

3-4. Qin Na in Ji

3-5. Qin Na in An

Chapter 4. Qin Na in Cai, Lie, Zhou, and Kao

4-1. Introduction

4-2. Qin Na in Cai

4-3. Qin Na in Lie

4-4. Qin Na in Zhou

4-5. Qin Na in Kao

Chapter 5: Qin Na Applications in Taijiquan Postures

5-1. Introduction

5-2. Hand Forms for Cavity Press

5-3. Qin Na and Cavity Press in Taiji Postures

Chapter 6. Qin Na in Taiji Pushing Hands

6-1. Introduction

6-2. Qin Na in Taiji Pushing Hands

Chapter 7. Conclusion

Acknowledgements

Appendix A: Names of Qin Na Techniques

Appendix B: Translation of Thirty-Seven Postures

Appendix C: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Index

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