Taijiquan By Li Deyin (Book)

Tajiquan is one of the most popular martial arts in China today. It is practised both as a competitive sport and as an exercise to strengthen the mind and body. Tajiquan is an easy-to-use, fully-illustrated guide to the historical background, practical application, underlying principles and techniques of Tajiquan. Written by one of China's most prominent teachers of Tajiquan, this book is an excellent introduction to a martial art that improves balance, coordination, flexibility, muscle strength and cardiovascular health. Tajiquan describes five forms in which Tajiquan is practised today: the 81-Step Tajiquan, the Simplified 24-Step Tajiquan, the Competition 42-Step Tajiquan, the Competition 42-Step TAIJI Sword, and the 32-Step TAIJI Sword. Each form is explained with instructive photographs, a numerical reference system for each exercise as well as an interactive DVD, making it an excellent resource for students of martial arts, experienced practitioners or anyone interested in learning about Tajiquan. The enclosed DVD contains : • 81-Step Yang-style Tajiquan • 24-Step Tajiquan • 42-Step Tajiquan • 42-Step TAIJI Sword • 32-Step TAIJI Sword Professor Li Deyin has achieved an international following rooted in his family's commitment, stretching over 100 years, to popularizing martial arts. He taught at Beijing's Renmin University for 40 years and has been named one of the Top 100 Chinese Martial Arts Masters. He is both a qualified judge of martial arts at the international level and a renowned national-level physical education instructor in China. He currently acts as vice-chairman of the Beijing Wushu Association. Foreword I: Tajiquan IN CHINA TODAY 1. A Popular Tradition 2. Tajiquan Coaching Centers in Beijing 3. Government Support 4. International Host II: FOUR GENERATIONS OF A Tajiquan FAMILY 1. My Grandfather Li Yulin 2. My Uncle Li Tianji 3. My Tajiquan Career III: ESSENTIALS OF Tajiquan 1. Origins and Development 2. Meaning of the Name 3. Tajiquan and the Martial Arts 4. ''Treatise on Tajiquan'' and ''Song of the 13 Methods'' 5. Health Benefits IV: Tajiquan TRAINING 1. Key Points 2. Stages of Practice 3. Tips for Beginners V: 81-Step Yang-Style Tajiquan 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 81-Step Yang-style Tajiquan 3. Movements and Illustrations of Yang-style Tajiquan VI: 24-STEP Tajiquan 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 24-Step Tajiquan 3. Movements and Illustrations of 24-Step Tajiquan VII: 42-STEP Tajiquan 1. Introduction 2. Technical Elements of 42-Step Tajiquan 3. Names of the Movements of 42-Step Tajiquan 4. Movements and Illustrations of 42-Step Tajiquan VIII: 42-STEP TAIJI SWORD 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 42-Step TAIJI Sword 3. Movements and Illustrations of 42-Step TAIJI Sword IX: 32-STEP TAIJI SWORD 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 32-Step TAIJI Sword 3. Movements and Illustrations of 32-Step TAIJI Sword X: WHY STUDY Tajiquan? A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE. APPENDICES: I. Note on Language II. Contact Information III. Books in English by Li Deyn's Uncle, Li Tianji

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ISBN	9781848190047
More	179 x 254 mm, 402 pp, over 800 photos + DVD (Book/DVD-set)

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