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.

Editorial Notes

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1: General Introduction

About the Sword

1-2. Historical Survey

1-3. Sword Structure

1-4. The Sword Way

1-5. About Taiji Sword 20 References

Chapter 2: Fundamental Training

2-1. Introduction

2-2. Hand Grips and the Secret Sword

2-3. Fundamental Stances

2-4. Power Training

2-5. Key Words and Techniques

2-6. Fundamental Training

References

Chapter 3: Taiji Sword and Its Applications

3-1. Introduction

3-2. Yang Style Taiji Sword Sequence and Applications

Reference

Chapter 4: Taiji Sword Matching Practice

4-1. Introduction

4-2. Matching Practice

Chapter 5: Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Appendix A: Names of Taiji Sword Techniques

Appendix B: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

About the Author

Index