Author: Yang Jwing-Ming
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Keywords: qigong, taijiquan, martial, foundation, arts, internal, taiji, second, essence
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 1998-09-25
List price: $20.95
ISBN-10: 1886969639
ISBN-13: 9781886969636

The Serious Student’s Guide to Better Taiji The Essence of Taiji Qigong is for students who have learned a Taiji (Tai Chi) form and want to reach new levels of skill and ability. This book includes three complete Taiji Qigong (Chi Kung) exercises and more than 200 photographs and illustrations to help you learn. Taiji Qigong prepares your body and mind for great Taiji practice by loosening your joints, warming your muscles, stimulating your Qi flow, and sharpening your concentration. Qigong is also the key to developing the phenomenal martial power of Taijiquan, a fact that many books ig

Authors:Lawrence A. Kane, Kris Wilder,  Jeff Cooper, I
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Keywords: martial, applications, deciphering, guide, kata, comprehensive, way
Number of Pages: 300
Published: 2005-10-25
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1594390584
ISBN-13: 9781594390586

The ancient masters developed kata, or "formal exercises," as fault-tolerant methods to preserve their unique, combat-proven fighting systems. Unfortunately, they deployed a two-track system of instruction where an ‘outer circle’ of students unknowingly received modified forms with critical details or important principles omitted. Only the select ‘inner circle’ that had gained a master’s trust and respect would be taught okuden waza, the powerful hidden applications of kata. The theory of deciphering kata applications (kaisai no genri) was once a great mystery revealed only to trusted dis

Author: Kris Wilder
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Keywords: power, application, kata, sanchin, way
Number of Pages: 216
Published: 2007-04-25
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1594390843
ISBN-13: 9781594390845

When Karate or Ti was first developed in Okinawa it was about using technique and extraordinary power to end a fight instantly. These old ways of generating remarkable power are still accessible, but they are purposefully hidden in Sanchin Kata for the truly dedicated to find. This book takes the practitioner to new depths of practice by breaking down the form piece-by-piece, body part by body part, so that the very foundation of the kata is revealed. Test It. Every chapter, concept, and application is accompanied by a Test It section, designed for you to explore and verify the kata for yourse

Authors:Ramel Rones, David Silver,
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Keywords: tai, chi, longevity, health, simplified, sunrise
Number of Pages: 216
Published: 2007-04-15
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1594390835
ISBN-13: 9781594390838

This book clearly introduces the history and underlying principles of Tai Chi Chuan. Based on a modern and unique teaching approach, the simplified, short Tai Chi sequence taught here is practiced to both the left and right to help you develop symmetry and balance in your strength and flexibility. This program was created as a comprehensive introduction to authentic Tai Chi, allowing you to fine-tune your practice before moving on to more complex, longer Tai Chi forms. It includes suggestions for intermediate and advanced students to help them grow and improve over time.

Author: Liang Shou-Yu
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Keywords: martial, applications, postures, amp, chi, chuan, tai
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 1996-09-25
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1886969337
ISBN-13: 9781886969339

An extraordinary guide to Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), the "Grand Ultimate" way of health and martial arts. Written by one of China’s top-ranked coaches (Liang), the 24 and 48 postures, often referred to as the Short Form, are presented in an easy to understand, step-by-step fashion. Also included are guidelines for breathing, directing the mind, aligning the body and developing Qi (Chi). * Learn how the practice of Taijiquan can improve health. * Discover martial applications for each posture that will make your learning more authentic and alive! * In only twenty minutes a da

Author: Lawrence A. Kane
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Keywords: street, violence, countervailing, force, weapons, guide, armed, assaults, martial, artists, surviving
Number of Pages: 360
Published: 2006-09-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1594390711
ISBN-13: 9781594390715

Fair Fight? Not likely. Least of all from a criminal who is looking to make a quick profit at your expense. A sad fact is that weapon-wielding thugs victimize 1,773,000 citizens every year in the United States alone. Even martial artists are not immune from this deadly threat. Consequently, self-defense training that does not consider the very real possibility of an armed attack is dangerously incomplete. Whether you live in the city or countryside, you should be both mentally and physically prepared to deal with an unprovoked armed assault at any time. Preparation must be comprehensive

Author: Xiangcai Xu
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Keywords: guide, healing, essential, ailments, treating, common, qigong
Number of Pages: 186
Published: 2000-10-25
List price: $15.95
ISBN-10: 1886969701
ISBN-13: 9781886969704

FINALIST for Book of the Year Award Health, 2000 (Sponsored by Foreword Magazine) Discover What China has Known for 1000 Years, Self Healing Works! Wouldn’t it be nice to stop common ailments before they happen? We can prevent many of them once we have the proper knowledge. This book, Qigong for Treating Common Ailments, provides a system for maintaining overall health while addressing specific problems with exact treatments. All natural, safe, and easy to learn, these exercises provide a life-long path to wellness! This re-edited edition, originally published by a unive