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

Preface

Chapter 1. General Introduction

1-1. Introduction

1-2. Common Knowledge of Chinese Martial Arts

1-3. General History of Taijiquan

1-4. History of Yang Style Taijiquan

1-5. Taijiquan and Health

1-6. What is Taijiquan?

1-7. Contents of Yang Style Taijiquan Practice

1-8. How Do You Learn Taijiquan?

1-9. Becoming a Proficient Taijiquan Artist

Chapter 2. Qi, Qigong, and Taijiquan

2-1. Introduction

2-2. Qi, Qigong, and Man

2-3. Categories of Qigong

2-4. Qigong Training Theory

2-5. Qigong and Taijiquan

Chapter 3. Taijiquan Thirteen Postures (Eight Doors and Five Steppings)

3-1. Introduction

3-2. Eight Doors

3-3. Five Steppings

Chapter 4. Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan

4-1. Introduction

4-2. How to Practice Taijiquan Sequence

4-3. Postures and Taijiquan

4-4. Fundamental Eight Stances

4-5. Taiji Qigong

4-6. Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan

Chapter 5. Conclusion

Appendix A. Names of Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan Movements

Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Appendix C. Taijiquan Classical Yang Style DVD

Index

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