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

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang’s writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides in McKinleyville, California.

• Foreword by Grandmaster Li, Mao-ChingForeword by Grandmaster Abraham LiuPrefacePart I. General Concepts of TaijiquanAbout TaijiThe Meaning of Taiji in TaijiquanTaijiquan Yin-Yang IllustrationsYin-Yang Theory of TaijiquanYin-Yang Theory of Taiji’s Xin and YiYin-Yang Theory of Movement and Stillness in TaijiquanLao Zi’s Thesis of Using the Soft to Subdue the HardGeneral Theory of Taijiquan Thirteen PosturesPracticing Procedures of TaijiquanThree Heights and Three Postures of TaijiquanYin-Yang Practicing Theory of TaijiquanTheory of Taijiquan and HealthAbout Qi Primary Channels, Secondary Channels, Vessels, and Dan TianThesis of Taijiquan’s Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain WashingPart II. About Regulating the BodyImportance of Regulating the BodyStationary Postures (The Postures of Central Equilibrium)Moving Postures (The Postures of Four Directions)Part III. About Regulating the BreathingSecret of Regulating the BreathingTheory of Normal and Reversed Abdominal BreathingSecret of Embryonic Breathing (Wuji Breathing, Girdle Vessel Breathing)Secret Knacks of Regulating the BreathingPart IV. About Regulating the Emotional MindImportance of Regulating the Emotional MindThesis of Monkey Xin and Horse YiThesis of Mutual Dependence of Emotional Mind and BreathingThesis of Comprehending the Human Nature through TaijiquanPart V. About Regulating the QiTheory of Using the Yi to lead the QiSecret of Small CirculationSecret of Grand CirculationYin-Yang Taiji Ball QigongPart VI. About Regulating the SpiritReturning the Essence to the Brain for Nourishing Through Marrow/Brain WashingThesis of the Unification of Spirit and QiThesis of the Mutual Dependence of Spirit and BreathingThesis of Wuji SpiritThesis of the Spirit of No SpiritPart VII. About JinThesis of JinTheory of Internal JinTheory of External JinTheory of Hard Jin, Soft-Hard Jin, and Soft JinTheory of Long Jin and Short JinSecret of JinTheory of Storing JinSecret of Hen and Ha, Two Qi’sPart VIII. About Pushing HandsPracticing Methods of the Four Directions and Four Corners (Eight Doors, Eight Trigrams)Practicing Methods of the Five Steppings (Five Elements)Practicing Methods of Central EquilibriumMethod of RootingMethod of UprootingPracticing Methods for Listening, Following, Attaching, and AdheringThe Practice of Yin-Yang Taiji CircleSix Turning Secrets of TaijiquanPart IX. About SparringTaijiquan’s Kicking, Striking, Wrestling, and NaTaijiquan’s Attaching and AdheringTaijiquan’s KickingTaijiquan’s Striking (Cavity Press)Taijiquan’s WrestlingTaijiquan’s NaTaijiquan’s Long and Short Fighting StrategiesStrategy of Attacking TimingFighting Strategy of Sun ZiStrategy of Hard and SoftStrategy of Fast and SlowStrategy of Advancing and RetreatingTheory of the Fight of No FightPart X. ConclusionTheory of Reaching EnlightenmentDiscussing the Song of Taijiquan’s Real MeaningReferencesAppendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsAcknowledgmentsAbout the Author Index

AWARDSFinalist, Spirituality: General, Annual Best Book Awards by American Book Fest (2024)Finalist, Spirituality, American Legacy Book Awards by American Book Fest (2024)