Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong, and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California. David W. Grantham has been training in martial arts for twenty-one years. He currently holds Certificates as Coach Instructor and Chin Na Instructor and teaches at the Hunterdon Wellness Center in Clinton, New Jersey. He offers privates, classes and seminars on Tai Chi Ball and Chin Na. David Grantham resides in Hunterdon County, New Jersey with his wife and two children.

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• ForewordPrefaceHow To Use This Book Chapter 1: General Qigong Theory 1.1 Introduction1.2 What is Qi and What is Qigong?1.3 Categories of Qigong1.4 Theory of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li1.5 Qigong and Health1.6 Qigong and LongevityChapter 2: Qigong Training Theory and Procedures2.1 Introduction2.2 Five RegulatingsChapter 3: General Introduction to Taiji Ball Qigong3.1 Introduction3.2 History of Taiji Ball Qigong3.3 Taiji Ball Qigong and Health3.4 Taiji Ball Qigong and Martial ArtsChapter 4: Theory of Taiji Ball Qigong4.1 Introduction4.2 What is Taiji in Taiji Ball Qigong?4.3 Theory of Physical Conditioning4.4 Theory of Inner Qi’s Cultivation4.5 Martial Grand Qi Circulation4.6 Other Benefits4.7 ConclusionsChapter 5: Taiji Ball Qigong Training5.1 Introduction5.2 Taiji Ball Qigong Training Contents and Procedures5.3 Warm-Up5.4 Internal Training –Breathing Exercises5.5 External Training –Fundamental Stances5.6 External Training –ExercisesChapter 6: Applications of Taiji Ball Qigong6.1 Introduction6.2 Self-Practice6.3 Train with Partners6.4 Advanced Taiji Ball TrainingConclusionAppendix A: Translations and Glossary of Chinese TermsIndexAbout the Author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong, and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California. David W. Grantham has been training in martial arts for twenty-one years. He currently holds Certificates as Coach Instructor and Chin Na Instructor and teaches at the Hunterdon Wellness Center in Clinton, New Jersey. He offers privates, classes and seminars on Tai Chi Ball and Chin Na. David Grantham resides in Hunterdon County, New Jersey with his wife and two children.

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• ForewordPrefaceHow To Use This Book Chapter 1: General Qigong Theory 1.1 Introduction1.2 What is Qi and What is Qigong?1.3 Categories of Qigong1.4 Theory of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li1.5 Qigong and Health1.6 Qigong and LongevityChapter 2: Qigong Training Theory and Procedures2.1 Introduction2.2 Five RegulatingsChapter 3: General Introduction to Taiji Ball Qigong3.1 Introduction3.2 History of Taiji Ball Qigong3.3 Taiji Ball Qigong and Health3.4 Taiji Ball Qigong and Martial ArtsChapter 4: Theory of Taiji Ball Qigong4.1 Introduction4.2 What is Taiji in Taiji Ball Qigong?4.3 Theory of Physical Conditioning4.4 Theory of Inner Qi’s Cultivation4.5 Martial Grand Qi Circulation4.6 Other Benefits4.7 ConclusionsChapter 5: Taiji Ball Qigong Training5.1 Introduction5.2 Taiji Ball Qigong Training Contents and Procedures5.3 Warm-Up5.4 Internal Training –Breathing Exercises5.5 External Training –Fundamental Stances5.6 External Training –ExercisesChapter 6: Applications of Taiji Ball Qigong6.1 Introduction6.2 Self-Practice6.3 Train with Partners6.4 Advanced Taiji Ball TrainingConclusionAppendix A: Translations and Glossary of Chinese TermsIndexAbout the Author