Table of Contents
Editorial Notes vii
Table of Contents ix
Foreword Grandmaster Wang, Ju-Rong xi
Foreword Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming xiii
Preface Mr. Wit, Wen-Ching (First Edition. 1993) xv
Preface Master Liang, Shou-Yu (First Edition. 1993) xvii
Preface Master Liang, Shou-Yu (Revised Edition, 1995) xxi
Chapter 1 General Introduction 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 The Theoretical Foundation of Taijiquan 3
1.3 Taijiquan History 10
1.4 Brief History of the Yang Family 14
Chapter 2 Guidelines for Taijiquan Practice 21
2.1 Introduction 21
2.2 Guidelines for Body Movements 21
2.3 Guidelines for Breathing 26
2.4 Guidelines for Directing Your Mind (Yi) and Balancing Your Energy (Qi) 27
Chapter 3 Preparation Exercises and Qigong 31
3.1 Introduction 31
3.2 Warm-up Exercises 31
3.3 Qigong (Chi Kung) 38
3.4 Stationary, Moving Stances, and Hand Forms 49
Chapter 4 24 Posture Taijiquan with Applications 69
4.1 Introduction 69
4.2 24 Posture Taijiquan with Key Points and Applications 70
Chapter 5 48 Posture Taijiquan 177
5.1 Introduction 177
5.2 48 Posture Taijiquan 177
Acknowledgements 281
Appendix. Movement Names for the 24 and 48 Postures 283
Glossary 287
Bibliography 293
About The Author Master Liang, Shou-Yu 295
About The Author Mr. Wu, Wen-Ching 299
Index 301