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

Introduction

1-2. General History of Taijiquan

1-3. History of Yang Style Taijiquan

1-4. What is Taijiquan?

1-5. What Does Taiji Training Include?

1-6. The Proper Approach and the Sequence of Learning Taiji

1-7. The Real Meaning of Taijiquan

Chapter 2. Qi and Taijiquan

2-1. Introduction

2-2. Qi

2-3. Qi and Taijiquan

2-4. Posture and Taijiquan

2-5. How to Practice the Taijiquan Sequence

Chapter 3. Jing Martial Power

3-1. Introduction

3-2. General Definition of Jing

3-3. General Theory of Taiji Jing

3-4. Accumulating Jing in the Postures

3-5. The Key Points of Taiji Jing

3-6. The Different Jing and Their Applications

3-7. Summary of Jing Training

Chapter 4. Conclusion

Acknowledgements

Appendix A: Taiji Poetry and Songs

Appendix B: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Index

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