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

by Jwing-Ming Yang

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 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 " 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

292 pages, Paperback

Published June 6, 2023

Reviews

[Ray Gates · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yet another invaluable source of information about Tai Chi from Dr Yang. This is a kind of summary of all the key things to consider to really comprehend Tai Chi; offering enough depth to serve as a guide whilst encouraging seeking further guidance on each specific topic.