Yang Style Traditional Long Form T Ai Chi Ch Uan

Gordon Muir began his martial arts studies at the age of twelve, followed by years of serious study of a wide variety of disciplines including judo, kyokushinkai, karate, kempo, several kung fu styles, and kickboxing. Eventually he discovered the internal martial arts, which led to t’ai chi and Master T. T. Liang, renowned teacher of Yang style. The culmination of the author’s longtime study of this style is this enlightening look at the Yang style of t’ai chi. Focusing on the revered traditional form rather than the more recently created short form, the book describes in depth the type of movement t’ai chi strives for that distinguishes it from other martial arts. Clear and concise instructions help students understand how to move in order to create internal strength. Numerous photographs and detailed descriptions showcase and simplify the movements, which include the traditional Yang stances, hand and arm positions, and moving and powering. Written in a simple, engaging style, the book is designed to help new students get started in this rewarding tradition and more advanced practitioners deepen their knowledge of it.

Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is one of the most popular and effective health and exercise activities practiced today. This revised edition offers beginners a comprehensive introduction to Tai Chi, a step-by-step guide to learning the complete form and the fundamentals necessary for correct practice. In this guide, you will learn: -History of Tai Chi Chuan -The relationships between Qi, Qigong, and Tai Chi -Tai Chi Chuan's Thirteen Postures -Tai Chi Qigong Sets -The Complete Yang Style Long Form, step by step -How to practice Tai Chi for best long-term results

This book is an in-depth guide for beginners to learn Taijiquan properly. Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) is a slow and relaxed moving meditation. It is also a sophisticated martial arts system. Through practicing Taijiquan, you are able to calm down the mind, locate your spiritual center, and consequently find your entire being. From the relaxed moving exercise, you can bring your physical body into an ultimate level of relaxation and natural ease, resulting in smooth Qi (inner energy) and blood circulation. This is a key to maintaining health and recovering from sickness. This book offers a general plan for practicing Taijiquan, and then goes into great depth to present enough content for proper learning. Contents include What Taijiquan is How to practice The history of Taijiquan Taijiquan postures About Qi, Qigong, and man Fundamental stances Categories of Qigong Warm-up and get loose exercises Taiji qigong Qigong training theory Qigong and Taijiquan Taijiquan thirteen postures (eight doors and five stepping) The traditional Yang Style Taijiquan Long Form step-by-step This edition has a an easy-to-follow layout, each movement presented in a series of large photographs with clear same-page instructions for each Taiji posture. This book is sure to advance your practice and save you much time and energy.

Uncover long-held secrets of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, passed down from generation to generation of Tai Chi masters.

In most instances, Tai Chi is an oral tradition that is taught by doing. This book tries to capture the essence and detail of Tai Chi in writing. It is written through the eyes of a teacher and so contains a description and placement within each movement ("The Map") and anticipates the most likely 'corrections' that will need to be addressed ("The Road Work"). In addition, there is an attempt to suggest the most likely "Applications" for each move - the martial element within the form. Sifu Paul McCaughey, Master Teacher of Toronto's Classical Yang Style Rising Sun School of Tai Chi Ch'uan (1984), a disciple of Master Lee Shui Pak since 1975, is also an accomplished 35-year Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sifu McCaughey's legacies are a meticulous training system, lineage worthy Senior Instructors, and a nonstop attention to detail, consummate with a lifetime of study, and the preservation of a Master Tradition. Hugh Oddie, student of Tai Chi over a couple of decades. A teacher of literature and economics, investment banker, author and poet.

This form may look very different than the modern Yang Family 108 Movement form that is widely taught around the world today. Although all the standard frames or movements are in this form, the extended transitions as well as the obvious Silk Reeling clearly show the original martial application of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. This "Yang Lu Chan Old Style Tai Chi Form" is considered an advanced version of what is commonly known as "The Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan" taught all over the world today. Master Yang Cheng Fu developed his very popular form in 1928. However, the forms practiced before that date are considered "Old Style" Yang Tai Chi and are extremely rare to find being taught anywhere in the world. The Old-style differs from all the other Yang Tai Chi forms as it contains many explosive strikes, and kicks, and quick movements in addition to the soft flowing actions of the Yang Cheng Fu form. It is considerably longer taking about 30 minutes to perform. In addition to the classic Tai Chi movements, you will also see many elements of Hsing I and Bagua in the form as well as some Chen style Tai Chi. There is a very good reason that this might be the case as the founder of this Old-Style Form of Yang Tai Chi was Yang Lu Chan. He was good friends with Kuo Yun Shen of Hsing I and Tung Hai Chan of Bagua. It is known that they use to train together and like all friends in the martial arts taught techniques to each other. The differences between what I have learnt and the Yang Family Long From popularly taught is that in the old Yang style, there are many energy release (Fa-jing) movements. These are omitted from the modern version. There are many more lower movements in the Old Yang style such as the Twisting Body, and Holding the Tai Chi Squatting and Punish the Leg movements. The Old Yang style is much more athletic in nature with a Martial Arts focus. Also, there are many more postures in the Old Yang style than in the modern version, and the transitions are much more involved in the Old Yang Style form. The Old Yang style shows from the beginning, the 'opening and closing' movements, also the yin and yang of the hands and feet. Most importantly the Silk Reeling (Chan Si Gin) and martial applications are preserved.

This book is a thorough examination of the renowned Tai Chi teacher T. T. Liang's unique use of rhythm to aid in the understanding and practice of Tai Chi Chuan. More than a "how to" book, T. T. LIANG'S TAI CHI CHUAN explains in contemporary terms the subtle concepts and ideas behind this unique form. The relevance of each beat is explained using photographs and diagrams to lead the reader step by step through the intricacies, both mental and physical, of each posture.