Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2nd ed

Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2nd ed

The Root of Taijiquan

By Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang
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Publication Date: 6th June 2023

Profound - In Depth - Taijiquan Theory In the last seven centuries, many songs and poems have been composed about Taijiquan. These have played a major role in preserving the knowledge and wisdom of... Read More
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Profound - In Depth - Taijiquan Theory

In the last seven centuries, many songs and poems have been composed about Taijiquan. These have played a major role in preserving the knowledge and wisdom of the masters, although in many cases, the identity of the authors and the dates of origin have been lost.

As lifelong pursuit, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has translated many of these documents and according to him, believes many are incomplete for reasons relating to: forgotten oral secrets, the original authors personal understanding being too narrowly focused, and many documents that have gone missing could help unify Taijiquan theory.

In response, his book Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is an attempt to join the various theories on Taijiquan in one complete text.

This book is structured with treaties, songs, and poems, followed by the original Chinese text and interpretations of the passages.

Contents include

  • Regulating the body, breath, mind, Qi & spirit
  • Analysis of Jin, pushing hands and sparring
  • Taijiquan’s long range and short range fighting strategies
  • The relationship of Jin and Qi
  • The unification of the internal Qi and external physical manifestations of Qi

"Based upon my personal background and understanding, I have tried my best to compile the Taijiquan Theory and practice concepts in this book. I have attempted to make this effort as complete as possible”. —Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

This second edition includes

  • Updated pīnyīn that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words).
  • Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).
Details
  • Price: $36.95
  • Pages: 292
  • Carton Quantity: 13
  • Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
  • Imprint: YMAA Publication Center
  • Publication Date: 6th June 2023
  • Trim Size: 7.25 x 9.5 in
  • ISBN: 9781594399022
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body
    BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Healing / Energy (Qigong, Reiki, Polarity)
    SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts & Self-Defense
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AWARDS

Finalist, Spirituality: General, Annual Best Book Awards by American Book Fest (2024)

Finalist, Spirituality, American Legacy Book Awards by American Book Fest (2024)

Author Bio

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching

Foreword by Grandmaster Abraham Liu

Preface

Part I. General Concepts of Taijiquan

  • About Taiji
  • The Meaning of Taiji in Taijiquan
  • Taijiquan Yin-Yang Illustrations
  • Yin-Yang Theory of Taijiquan
  • Yin-Yang Theory of Taiji’s Xin and Yi
  • Yin-Yang Theory of Movement and Stillness in Taijiquan
  • Lao Zi’s Thesis of Using the Soft to Subdue the Hard
  • General Theory of Taijiquan Thirteen Postures
  • Practicing Procedures of Taijiquan
  • Three Heights and Three Postures of Taijiquan
  • Yin-Yang Practicing Theory of Taijiquan
  • Theory of Taijiquan and Health
  • About Qi Primary Channels, Secondary Channels, Vessels, and Dan Tian
  • Thesis of Taijiquan’s Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing

Part II. About Regulating the Body

  • Importance of Regulating the Body
  • Stationary Postures (The Postures of Central Equilibrium)
  • Moving Postures (The Postures of Four Directions)

Part III. About Regulating the Breathing

  • Secret of Regulating the Breathing
  • Theory of Normal and Reversed Abdominal Breathing
  • Secret of Embryonic Breathing (Wuji Breathing, Girdle Vessel Breathing)
  • Secret Knacks of Regulating the Breathing

Part IV. About Regulating the Emotional Mind

  • Importance of Regulating the Emotional Mind
  • Thesis of Monkey Xin and Horse Yi
  • Thesis of Mutual Dependence of Emotional Mind and Breathing
  • Thesis of Comprehending the Human Nature through Taijiquan

Part V. About Regulating the Qi

  • Theory of Using the Yi to lead the Qi
  • Secret of Small Circulation
  • Secret of Grand Circulation
  • Yin-Yang Taiji Ball Qigong

Part VI. About Regulating the Spirit

  • Returning the Essence to the Brain for Nourishing Through Marrow/Brain Washing
  • Thesis of the Unification of Spirit and Qi
  • Thesis of the Mutual Dependence of Spirit and Breathing
  • Thesis of Wuji Spirit
  • Thesis of the Spirit of No Spirit

Part VII. About Jin

  • Thesis of Jin
  • Theory of Internal Jin
  • Theory of External Jin
  • Theory of Hard Jin, Soft-Hard Jin, and Soft Jin
  • Theory of Long Jin and Short Jin
  • Secret of Jin
  • Theory of Storing Jin
  • Secret of Hen and Ha, Two Qi’s

Part VIII. About Pushing Hands

  • Practicing Methods of the Four Directions and Four Corners (Eight Doors, Eight Trigrams)
  • Practicing Methods of the Five Steppings (Five Elements)
  • Practicing Methods of Central Equilibrium
  • Method of Rooting
  • Method of Uprooting
  • Practicing Methods for Listening, Following, Attaching, and Adhering
  • The Practice of Yin-Yang Taiji Circle
  • Six Turning Secrets of Taijiquan

Part IX. About Sparring

  • Taijiquan’s Kicking, Striking, Wrestling, and Na
  • Taijiquan’s Attaching and Adhering
  • Taijiquan’s Kicking
  • Taijiquan’s Striking (Cavity Press)
  • Taijiquan’s Wrestling
  • Taijiquan’s Na
  • Taijiquan’s Long and Short Fighting Strategies
  • Strategy of Attacking Timing
  • Fighting Strategy of Sun Zi
  • Strategy of Hard and Soft
  • Strategy of Fast and Slow
  • Strategy of Advancing and Retreating
  • Theory of the Fight of No Fight

Part X. Conclusion

  • Theory of Reaching Enlightenment
  • Discussing the Song of Taijiquan’s Real Meaning

References

Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Acknowledgments

About the Author 

Index

 

Profound - In Depth - Taijiquan Theory

In the last seven centuries, many songs and poems have been composed about Taijiquan. These have played a major role in preserving the knowledge and wisdom of the masters, although in many cases, the identity of the authors and the dates of origin have been lost.

As lifelong pursuit, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has translated many of these documents and according to him, believes many are incomplete for reasons relating to: forgotten oral secrets, the original authors personal understanding being too narrowly focused, and many documents that have gone missing could help unify Taijiquan theory.

In response, his book Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is an attempt to join the various theories on Taijiquan in one complete text.

This book is structured with treaties, songs, and poems, followed by the original Chinese text and interpretations of the passages.

Contents include

  • Regulating the body, breath, mind, Qi & spirit
  • Analysis of Jin, pushing hands and sparring
  • Taijiquan’s long range and short range fighting strategies
  • The relationship of Jin and Qi
  • The unification of the internal Qi and external physical manifestations of Qi

"Based upon my personal background and understanding, I have tried my best to compile the Taijiquan Theory and practice concepts in this book. I have attempted to make this effort as complete as possible”. —Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

This second edition includes

  • Updated pīnyīn that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words).
  • Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).
  • Price: $36.95
  • Pages: 292
  • Carton Quantity: 13
  • Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
  • Imprint: YMAA Publication Center
  • Publication Date: 6th June 2023
  • Trim Size: 7.25 x 9.5 in
  • ISBN: 9781594399022
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body
    BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Healing / Energy (Qigong, Reiki, Polarity)
    SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts & Self-Defense
AWARDS

Finalist, Spirituality: General, Annual Best Book Awards by American Book Fest (2024)

Finalist, Spirituality, American Legacy Book Awards by American Book Fest (2024)

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 by Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching

Foreword by Grandmaster Abraham Liu

Preface

Part I. General Concepts of Taijiquan

  • About Taiji
  • The Meaning of Taiji in Taijiquan
  • Taijiquan Yin-Yang Illustrations
  • Yin-Yang Theory of Taijiquan
  • Yin-Yang Theory of Taiji’s Xin and Yi
  • Yin-Yang Theory of Movement and Stillness in Taijiquan
  • Lao Zi’s Thesis of Using the Soft to Subdue the Hard
  • General Theory of Taijiquan Thirteen Postures
  • Practicing Procedures of Taijiquan
  • Three Heights and Three Postures of Taijiquan
  • Yin-Yang Practicing Theory of Taijiquan
  • Theory of Taijiquan and Health
  • About Qi Primary Channels, Secondary Channels, Vessels, and Dan Tian
  • Thesis of Taijiquan’s Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing

Part II. About Regulating the Body

  • Importance of Regulating the Body
  • Stationary Postures (The Postures of Central Equilibrium)
  • Moving Postures (The Postures of Four Directions)

Part III. About Regulating the Breathing

  • Secret of Regulating the Breathing
  • Theory of Normal and Reversed Abdominal Breathing
  • Secret of Embryonic Breathing (Wuji Breathing, Girdle Vessel Breathing)
  • Secret Knacks of Regulating the Breathing

Part IV. About Regulating the Emotional Mind

  • Importance of Regulating the Emotional Mind
  • Thesis of Monkey Xin and Horse Yi
  • Thesis of Mutual Dependence of Emotional Mind and Breathing
  • Thesis of Comprehending the Human Nature through Taijiquan

Part V. About Regulating the Qi

  • Theory of Using the Yi to lead the Qi
  • Secret of Small Circulation
  • Secret of Grand Circulation
  • Yin-Yang Taiji Ball Qigong

Part VI. About Regulating the Spirit

  • Returning the Essence to the Brain for Nourishing Through Marrow/Brain Washing
  • Thesis of the Unification of Spirit and Qi
  • Thesis of the Mutual Dependence of Spirit and Breathing
  • Thesis of Wuji Spirit
  • Thesis of the Spirit of No Spirit

Part VII. About Jin

  • Thesis of Jin
  • Theory of Internal Jin
  • Theory of External Jin
  • Theory of Hard Jin, Soft-Hard Jin, and Soft Jin
  • Theory of Long Jin and Short Jin
  • Secret of Jin
  • Theory of Storing Jin
  • Secret of Hen and Ha, Two Qi’s

Part VIII. About Pushing Hands

  • Practicing Methods of the Four Directions and Four Corners (Eight Doors, Eight Trigrams)
  • Practicing Methods of the Five Steppings (Five Elements)
  • Practicing Methods of Central Equilibrium
  • Method of Rooting
  • Method of Uprooting
  • Practicing Methods for Listening, Following, Attaching, and Adhering
  • The Practice of Yin-Yang Taiji Circle
  • Six Turning Secrets of Taijiquan

Part IX. About Sparring

  • Taijiquan’s Kicking, Striking, Wrestling, and Na
  • Taijiquan’s Attaching and Adhering
  • Taijiquan’s Kicking
  • Taijiquan’s Striking (Cavity Press)
  • Taijiquan’s Wrestling
  • Taijiquan’s Na
  • Taijiquan’s Long and Short Fighting Strategies
  • Strategy of Attacking Timing
  • Fighting Strategy of Sun Zi
  • Strategy of Hard and Soft
  • Strategy of Fast and Slow
  • Strategy of Advancing and Retreating
  • Theory of the Fight of No Fight

Part X. Conclusion

  • Theory of Reaching Enlightenment
  • Discussing the Song of Taijiquan’s Real Meaning

References

Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Acknowledgments

About the Author 

Index