2005, ISBN: 1556435452

[EAN: 9781556435454], Neubuch, [SC: 0.0], [PU: KNV Besorgung], MARTIAL ARTS, TAI CHI, PHILOSOPHY, SAMURAI, TAOISM, SPORTS, SELF HELP, AIKIDO, SPORT, TAO, MINDFULNESS, WORLD HISTORY, HELP … Mehr…

[EAN: 9781556435454], Neubuch, [SC: 0.0], [PU: KNV Besorgung], MARTIAL ARTS, TAI CHI, PHILOSOPHY, SAMURAI, TAOISM, SPORTS, SELF HELP, AIKIDO, SPORT, TAO, MINDFULNESS, WORLD HISTORY, HELP BOOKS, KARATE, BUSHIDO, INSPIRATIONAL GIFTS, GIFTS FOR HISTORY BUFFS, SPORTS TAO TE CHING, CHINA, DEFENSE, PHILOSOPHY JIU JITSU, TAEKWONDO, CHINESE, JUDO, LAO TZU, KICKBOXING, ARTS WEAPONS, OF RELIGION, CHINESE HAPKIDO, ASIAN ART, HISTORICAL CHINA, Neuware - The publication in 1934 of Yang Chengfu's book, Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu) marked a milestone in the modern evolution of the art of taijiquan. Using what is best-termed demonstration narrative, the author presents form postures and suggested applications from his own perspective, as he performed them. This methodology renders Yang Chengfu's direct, hands-on teaching of the art with such immediacy and liveliness that the reader experiences the master s teaching much as his students did.This English translation finally makes Yang Chengfu's classic work available to taijiquan enthusiasts in the West. It includes notes and commentary that clarify the author's frequent classical and literary turns of phrase and elucidate the philosophical and political underpinnings that shape the text. The translator investigates and compares several early taijiquan books in order to help explain the roles played by two of Yang Chengfu's students, Dong Yingjie and Zheng Manqing, in bringing Yang Chengfu's words and teachings into print.Serious students of taijiquan, and those wishing to deepen their knowledge of taijiquan history and theory, will find this seminal work indispensable to their study and practice., Books<

ISBN: 9781556435454

Martial arts master Yang Chengfu’s seminal work on the techniques and applications of Yang-style taijiquan—now available to Western practitioners for the first time The publication in 193… Mehr…

Martial arts master Yang Chengfu’s seminal work on the techniques and applications of Yang-style taijiquan—now available to Western practitioners for the first time The publication in 1934 of Yang Chengfu's book, The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu) marked a milestone in the modern evolution of the art of taijiquan. Using what is best-termed demonstration narrative, the author presents form postures and suggested applications from his own perspective, as he performed them. This methodology renders Yang Chengfu's direct, hands-on teaching of the art with such immediacy and liveliness that the reader experiences the master’s teaching much as his students did. This English translation finally makes Yang Chengfu's classic work available to taijiquan enthusiasts in the West. It includes notes and commentary that clarify the author's frequent classical and literary turns of phrase and elucidate the philosophical and political underpinnings that shape the text. The translator investigates and compares several early taijiquan books in order to help explain the roles played by two of Yang Chengfu's students, Dong Yingjie and Zheng Manqing, in bringing Yang Chengfu's words and teachings into print. Serious students of taijiquan, and those wishing to deepen their knowledge of taijiquan history and theory, will find this seminal work indispensable to their study and practice. Bücher > Fremdsprachige Bücher > Englische Bücher > Ratgeber & Freizeit > Sport & Fitness 23.3 cm x 15.4 cm x 1.0 cm mm , KNV Besorgung, Taschenbuch, KNV Besorgung<

ISBN: 9781556435454

Martial arts master Yang Chengfu’s seminal work on the techniques and applications of Yang-style taijiquan—now available to Western practitioners for the first time The p… Mehr…

Martial arts master Yang Chengfu’s seminal work on the techniques and applications of Yang-style taijiquan—now available to Western practitioners for the first time The publication in 1934 of Yang Chengfu's book, The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu) marked a milestone in the modern evolution of the art of taijiquan. Using what is best-termed demonstration narrative, the author presents form postures and suggested applications from his own perspective, as he performed them. This methodology renders Yang Chengfu's direct, hands-on teaching of the art with such immediacy and liveliness that the reader experiences the master’s teaching much as his students did. This English translation finally makes Yang Chengfu's classic work available to taijiquan enthusiasts in the West. It includes notes and commentary that clarify the author's frequent classical and literary turns of phrase and elucidate the philosophical and political underpinnings that shape the text. The translator investigates and compares several early taijiquan books in order to help explain the roles played by two of Yang Chengfu's students, Dong Yingjie and Zheng Manqing, in bringing Yang Chengfu's words and teachings into print. Serious students of taijiquan, and those wishing to deepen their knowledge of taijiquan history and theory, will find this seminal work indispensable to their study and practice. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Sports>Martial Arts>Martial Arts, North Atlantic Books Core >1<

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