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

1-2. Becoming a Proficient Taijiquan Martial Artist

1-3. How to Use This Book

Chapter 2: Analysis of Taijiquan Techniques

2-1. Introduction

2-2. General Principles of Taijiquan Techniques

2-3. Analysis of Taijiquan Techniques

Chapter 3: Taiji Pushing Hands

3-1. Introduction

3-2. Key Points in Pushing-Hands Training

3-3. Heng and Ha Sounds

3-4. Taiji Ball Training

3-5. Pushing-Hands Training

3-6. Martial Applications of Pushing Hands

Chapter 4: Analysis of the Taiji Fighting Set

4-1. Introduction

4-2. General Rules and Principles

4-3. Analysis of the Taiji Fighting Set

Chapter 5: Taijiquan Fighting Strategy

5-1. Introduction

5-2. About a Real Fight

5-3. How to Connect in Taijiquan Fighting

5-4. Attack Timing

5-5. Jing in a Fight

5-6. Taijiquan Poetry and Songs

Chapter 6: Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Appendix A: Yang-Style Taijiquan 37 Postures

Appendix B: Yang-Style Taijiquan Fighting Set

Appendix C: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Index

About the Author