Tai Chi Chin Na Revised: The Seizing Art of Tai Chi Chuan - Softcover

Yang Ph.D., Dr. Jwing-Ming

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1594393079 ISBN 13: 9781594393075

Publisher: YMAA Publication Center, 2014

Synopsis

Tai Chi Chuan is one of the more popular health activities practiced today. According to a 2007 survey by the NCCAM div. of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, between 2.3 - 3 million people practice Tai Chi Chuan in the United States. Recommended by healthcare professionals, practiced for pleasure, fitness, or martial arts; by young and old alike, Tai Chi creates a vast community of people practicing for many different reasons. Many students expand their practice to include Tai Chi Chin Na. Commonly referred to as 'joint locks', chin na is fun, builds strength, and develops concentration and focus, and is part of the training of Tai Chi for sport or self-defense. Tai Chi Chin Na is integral to the long-term study of Tai Chi Chuan. This revised edition of our classic book on Tai Chi Chin Na includes a new and modern easy-to-follow layout; each movement is presented in 4-6 large photographs with lucid instructions on how to perform them; utilizes close-ups and line arrows to help learning properly. Other sections offer a the basic theory of Tai Chi Chin Na, fundamental training routines, and Chin Na methods in pushing hands practice. YMAA Publication Center is committed to creating a full set of 'user-friendly' books so that anybody can properly learn tai chi from beginner to advanced levels. This book is a beginner / intermediate level.

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Review:

Man of the year--Inside Kung Fu Magazine

Kung Fu artist of the year.--Black belt Magazine

Author of the year" --11th World Congress on Qigong and the American Qigong Association--American Political Science Review

In this revised edition of Tai Chi Chin Na: The Seizing Art of Tai Chi Chuan, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming discusses the martial arts origin of tai chi. His informative explanation and instruction of the fighting application known as chin na reveals its serious intent. Yang's deep knowledge of tai chi and this advanced martial application comes through clearly in his thoughtful writing style. Following explanation of each tai chi technique, he theorizes about how it applies to chin na as a combat tactic. For example, he explains why the subtle spiral motions integral to the tai chi form adapt similarly in chin na: "When you use circular motions, you are able to set up a qin na [chin na] lock before your opponent feels it. A good qin na technique is soft, smooth, and round." Tai Chi Chin Na: The Seizing Art of Tai Chi Chuan represents a valuable contribution to the ongoing development of tai chi as both a health-giving exercise and a martial art. The table of contents lists by subheadings the topics covered within each chapter, a structure that allows readers to select information according to interest and ability. The precisely written text covers advanced tai chi concepts that both inspire and instruct. Words for tai chi postures, techniques, and applications appear in English, followed by transliterations into Chinese pinyin and characters. Footnote references are given at the end of each chapter in either English or Chinese. Tai chi students at all levels will enjoy this book, which also serves as a reliable reference for those interested in learning about a martial application.--Margaret Cullison, This guide offers excellent instruction for those who wish to know more about this internal martial art. "Foreword Reviews "

About the Author:

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world authority on Tai Chi Chuan and Chinese martial arts. He maintains 55 schools in 18 countries. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 instructional videos, nominated as a person 'who has made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years'-Inside Kung Fu Magazine (1999). Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming resides and teaches at his retreat center in Miranda, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1594393079
• ISBN 13: 9781594393075
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 336