What do you think?
Rate this book
Mastering Taijiquan in the Modern Age: A Comprehensive Handbook of Philosophy, Principles, Methods, Practice, and Real-World Applications
Mastering Taijiquan in the Modern Age
is a groundbreaking reexamination of how Taijiquan (Tai Chi) can be understood, practiced, and studied in the twenty-first century. Merging the insight of a fifty-year practitioner with the rigor of modern scientific thinking, this comprehensive first edition presents Taijiquan as a living discipline—one that can be observed, tested, refined, and applied far beyond its traditional boundaries.Drawing on his background in economics, statistics, computing, and philosophical studies, Mingdong Xu demystifies the core elements of Taijiquan (traditionally known as Tai Chi) and rebuilds them into a clear, logical, and measurable framework. Traditional concepts such as Yi, Jin, and Relaxation are explained through observable mechanisms, while new concepts—including Integration, Synchronization, Counter-Movement, and Holding-Power—provide a modern vocabulary for understanding how Taijiquan truly works.
These ideas are not presented as metaphysics, but as practical and testable mechanisms grounded in experience. Xu's aim is to solve a long-standing unlike other disciplines, most practitioners cannot learn Taijiquan through a structured, logically grounded framework. This book addresses that gap by establishing Taijiquan as a modern discipline—well defined, internally consistent, and capable of being systematically studied, examined, and explored.
Inside this expanded first edition, you will
A clear historical and cultural perspective on Kung Fu, Taijiquan, and their philosophical foundationsThe distinct roles of Forms, Push-Hands, Standing, Yi, Jin, Relaxation, and other core mechanismsA modern reinterpretation of Taijiquan's (Tai Chi's) principles through science, logic, and experiential observationAn innovative training arc that guides practitioners from basic imitation to advanced applicationDetailed explanations of the mental processes behind movement and internal powerReal-world applications of Taijiquan principles in health, rehabilitation, conflict management, and daily lifeA new pathway for researchers—the scientist-practitioner—to study Taijiquan through firsthand experimentationA comprehensive glossary that unifies traditional terms and newly defined concepts into one coherent systemStructured across eight parts and thirty-three chapters, and supported by one of the most detailed glossaries ever written on the subject, this book is designed practitioners seeking clarity and depthMartial artists aiming to understand internal powerResearchers looking for a systematic approachHealth professionals integrating movement, awareness, and biomechanicsLifelong learners exploring the unity of body, mind, and philosophyWhether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, Mastering Taijiquan in the Modern Age will reshape the way you think about movement, intention, and human potential. It is not merely a manual of techniques—it is an invitation to explore Taijiquan as an art, a science, and a timeless philosophy of life.
Join a new generation of Taijiquan explorers who seek clarity, evidence, and transformation. Begin your journey into Taijiquan—known globally as Tai Chi—not just as a Form, but as a living, evolving discipline.
These ideas are not presented as metaphysics, but as practical and testable mechanisms grounded in experience. Xu's aim is to solve a long-standing unlike other disciplines, most practitioners cannot learn Taijiquan through a structured, logically grounded framework. This book addresses that gap by establishing Taijiquan as a modern discipline—well defined, internally consistent, and capable of being systematically studied, examined, and explored.
Inside this expanded first edition, you will
A clear historical and cultural perspective on Kung Fu, Taijiquan, and their philosophical foundationsThe distinct roles of Forms, Push-Hands, Standing, Yi, Jin, Relaxation, and other core mechanismsA modern reinterpretation of Taijiquan's (Tai Chi's) principles through science, logic, and experiential observationAn innovative training arc that guides practitioners from basic imitation to advanced applicationDetailed explanations of the mental processes behind movement and internal powerReal-world applications of Taijiquan principles in health, rehabilitation, conflict management, and daily lifeA new pathway for researchers—the scientist-practitioner—to study Taijiquan through firsthand experimentationA comprehensive glossary that unifies traditional terms and newly defined concepts into one coherent systemStructured across eight parts and thirty-three chapters, and supported by one of the most detailed glossaries ever written on the subject, this book is designed practitioners seeking clarity and depthMartial artists aiming to understand internal powerResearchers looking for a systematic approachHealth professionals integrating movement, awareness, and biomechanicsLifelong learners exploring the unity of body, mind, and philosophyWhether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, Mastering Taijiquan in the Modern Age will reshape the way you think about movement, intention, and human potential. It is not merely a manual of techniques—it is an invitation to explore Taijiquan as an art, a science, and a timeless philosophy of life.
Join a new generation of Taijiquan explorers who seek clarity, evidence, and transformation. Begin your journey into Taijiquan—known globally as Tai Chi—not just as a Form, but as a living, evolving discipline.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2025
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
No one has reviewed this book yet.