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.

"Excellent Resource! Five Stars! This book is a fount of information! It not only includes how to perform the moves but the history of Chinese martial arts itself. I learned so much while reading it.It provides a comprehensive look at the art of Tai Chi Chuan, its history, and the theory and practices behind it. Towards the end there are pictures that show the movements of this martial art and, again, explain in great detail how and why to perform them in such a way - as well as the many ways they can be modified to different results. All in all, I'm very glad I have this book - it's beautifully put together with a lot of information. Tai Chi Chuan contains 402 pages, so there's a LOT of history, information, and practice here. A good addition for anyone looking to not only learn this discipline, but learn more about Chinese martial arts in general and Tai Chi Chuan in specific." -- Angela Hanson, touchthenight.blogspot.com

• ForewordPreface Chapter 1. General Introduction 1-1. Introduction1-2. Common Knowledge of Chinese Martial Arts1-3. General History of Taijiquan1-4. History of Yang Style Taijiquan1-5. Taijiquan and Health1-6. What is Taijiquan?1-7. Contents of Yang Style Taijiquan Practice1-8. How Do You Learn Taijiquan?1-9. Becoming a Proficient Taijiquan ArtistChapter 2. Qi, Qigong, and Taijiquan 2-1. Introduction2-2. Qi, Qigong, and Man2-3. Categories of Qigong2-4. Qigong Training Theory2-5. Qigong and TaijiquanChapter 3. Taijiquan Thirteen Postures (Eight Doors and Five Steppings) 3-1. Introduction3-2. Eight Doors3-3. Five SteppingsChapter 4. Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan 4-1. Introduction4-2. How to Practice Taijiquan Sequence4-3. Postures and Taijiquan4-4. Fundamental Eight Stances4-5. Taiji Qigong4-6. Traditional Yang Style TaijiquanChapter 5. ConclusionAppendix A. Names of Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan MovementsAppendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsAppendix C. Taijiquan Classical Yang Style DVDIndexAbout 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.

"Excellent Resource! Five Stars! This book is a fount of information! It not only includes how to perform the moves but the history of Chinese martial arts itself. I learned so much while reading it.It provides a comprehensive look at the art of Tai Chi Chuan, its history, and the theory and practices behind it. Towards the end there are pictures that show the movements of this martial art and, again, explain in great detail how and why to perform them in such a way - as well as the many ways they can be modified to different results. All in all, I'm very glad I have this book - it's beautifully put together with a lot of information. Tai Chi Chuan contains 402 pages, so there's a LOT of history, information, and practice here. A good addition for anyone looking to not only learn this discipline, but learn more about Chinese martial arts in general and Tai Chi Chuan in specific." -- Angela Hanson, touchthenight.blogspot.com

• ForewordPreface Chapter 1. General Introduction 1-1. Introduction1-2. Common Knowledge of Chinese Martial Arts1-3. General History of Taijiquan1-4. History of Yang Style Taijiquan1-5. Taijiquan and Health1-6. What is Taijiquan?1-7. Contents of Yang Style Taijiquan Practice1-8. How Do You Learn Taijiquan?1-9. Becoming a Proficient Taijiquan ArtistChapter 2. Qi, Qigong, and Taijiquan 2-1. Introduction2-2. Qi, Qigong, and Man2-3. Categories of Qigong2-4. Qigong Training Theory2-5. Qigong and TaijiquanChapter 3. Taijiquan Thirteen Postures (Eight Doors and Five Steppings) 3-1. Introduction3-2. Eight Doors3-3. Five SteppingsChapter 4. Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan 4-1. Introduction4-2. How to Practice Taijiquan Sequence4-3. Postures and Taijiquan4-4. Fundamental Eight Stances4-5. Taiji Qigong4-6. Traditional Yang Style TaijiquanChapter 5. ConclusionAppendix A. Names of Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan MovementsAppendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsAppendix C. Taijiquan Classical Yang Style DVDIndexAbout the Author